Opportunity/Problem Statement
Model-based project delivery (MBD) provides significant opportunities to the capital projects industry but has not yet been realized. Lack of understanding of the benefits of and the business rationale for model-based delivery impedes adoption. While significant technical foundations exist to accomplish model-based delivery, implementation in practice is highly variable across projects and companies. Guidelines that can help firms and projects transition to model-based delivery and maximize the benefits from doing so are needed.
Research Questions
How to speed the deployment of model-based delivery in the industrial construction sector to support improving the construction process as outlined in broader visions such as FIAPP.
Secondary questions include:
- What are the benefits of model-based delivery across project phases, functions, and stakeholders. This will establish the business case for model-based delivery and help to guide implementation.
- What are implementation guidelines for model-based delivery in the industrial sector that are coherent with achieving the identified benefits identified. These guidelines should provide common definitions for the industry and support different stakeholders, phases, and implementation at different maturity levels.
Expected Outcomes
Documentation of guidelines for and benefits of model-based delivery.
Preferred Member Background
Members with experience with technology deployment in capital projects, including data standards, and systems integration. Members with general project delivery experience are also welcome.
Related CII Research
- CII FR-TC-01. (2019). “Bridging the Gap between Design and Construction Models to Improve Advanced Work Packaging.” Construction Industry Institute.
- CII IR324-2. (2016). “Using Models in Construction: A Planning Guide.” Construction Industry Institute.
- CII RS152-1. (2001). “3D CAD and FIAPP: Three-Dimensional Computer Models and the Fully Integrated and Automated Project Process.” Construction Industry Institute.
- Fiatech Capital Projects Technology Roadmap. 2001-2016 – various editions
- Jebelli, H., Asadi, S., Mutis, I, Liu R., and Cheng, J. (eds.) (2024.) “Digital Twins in Construction and the Built Environment.” ASCE, 278 pages.
- Issa, R., Flood, I, & O’Brien, W. (eds.) (2003). 4D CAD and Visualization in Construction: Developments and Applications.” CRC Press, 293 pages.
- Leite, F. (2019). “BIM for Design Coordination.” Wiley.
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Messner, J., Anumba, C., Dubler, C., Goodman, S., Kasprzak, C., Kreider, R., Leicht, R., Saluja, C., and Zikic, N. (2021). “BIM Project Execution Planning Guide, Version 3.0.” Computer Integrated Construction Research Program, The Pennsylvania State University, Available at http://bim.psu.edu. TxDOT Digital Delivery (2025). https://www.txdot.gov/business/resources/digital-delivery.html) Date accessed: Jan 4, 2025.
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