Thesis (MSc) - Cyprus International University. Institute of Graduate Studies and Research Civil Engineering Department

Includes bibliography (sheets 96-102)

ABSTRACT
In the construction sector, procurement management is an important component for
both the contractor and the client in order to complete a successful project and it
encompasses all the procedures from obtaining materials to contractual agreements.
However, this is not the case because lack of standard procurement approaches lead to
delays in the delivery of goods and services, ill-defined specifications/or lack thereof
up to lack of contract resulting in reworks, time and cost overruns and ultimately
conflicts between contractors and clients. In an effort to tackle these issues and to
optimize production, a holistic approach has to be adopted and BIM, which offers a
framework through which model alliance incorporates information sharing, is gaining
popularity in the construction industry. The aim of this research was to evaluate how
BIM will facilitate procurement management on construction sites. A quantitative
approach was employed, in which data was gathered using survey questionnaires sent
to participants and results were analyzed using SPSS v.26. Findings of the study
revealed that BIM models produce useful data that contractors may use to
enhance cost estimates, simplify planning, and improve ongoing construction. BIM
changed the way work was done and provided better coordination across contractors
and subcontractors through its models, which use intelligent software (Autodesk
Revit). The results of this study demonstrated that BIM will potentially revolutionize
construction procurement by redefining connections among parties while generating
cost, time, and material saving throughout any project.