Integrating Building Information Modeling and Lean Principles in Palestinian Architectural Design: Strategies for Enhancing Efficiency and Effectiveness رسالة ماجستير

Abstract

The architectural design process is often affected by fragmented workflows and different types of waste that reduce projects’ efficiency. The integration of Building Information Modeling (BIM) and Lean principles has been proposed as an effective approach in order to identify these challenges by improving Design Coordination, Information Flow Quality, and Collaborative Workflow in the design process. However, research investigating the application of BIM-Lean in contexts such as Palestine remains limited. This study examines the impact of BIM-Lean integration on efficiency enhancement in the architectural design process in Palestine. The findings obtained through the adopted mixed-method research approach indicate that BIM-Lean integration has a positive impact on Efficiency Enhancement and reduces waste related to the architectural design process. Design Coordination was the most substantial factor amongst suggested variables, while Information Flow Quality and Collaborative Workflow supported Efficiency Enhancement and Collaborative IV Effectiveness. Despite BIM-Lean integration benefits it still has obstacles that limit its effective implementation such as organizational and skill related barriers. The study concludes that successful and effective implementation of BIM-Lean integration requires both technological adoption and organizational commitment.