Ariyachandra, Mahendrini; Jayasena, Himal Suranga; Perera, Kanchana KS; (2020) Demystifying the Role of an Information Manager in BIM Based Projects: The Skills and Competencies Required. In: Proceedings of the 6th International Project and Construction Management Conference (e-IPCMC2020). (pp. pp. 1209-1218). IPCMC: , Istanbul, Turkey.

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Abstract

An Information Manager (IM) is designated to manage information in Building Information Modelling (BIM) based projects. The competencies of an IM have so far not been adequately defined despite of the uniqueness of this role. This results in failing to meet the industry needs as the other existing professionals in the construction industry try to define IM’s role according to their own liking. Thus, the aim of this study was to define the competencies expected of an IM. Firstly, the key tasks expected of an IM was derived through a desk study using standard BIM protocols. Secondly, an informal public opinion study was conducted, accompanied by a code-based analysis using NVIVO software. This defines the competencies required of an IM for each task. The results were validated using an expert survey interviews. The findings revealed that an IM must be a construction professional well-versed in construction technology, contract administration and with competencies to use BIM workflows/software. The study contributes to knowledge by identifying the gap that currently exists between the industry needs and the performance of professionals working as IMs, which could be invaluable when designing a curriculum for a course on information management within a BIM environment.

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