A Framework for Enabling Access to Usable Data in a BIM Environment Focusing on the Construction PhaseKaduma, Lot Akut (Avtor) Turk, Žiga (Mentor) civil engineeringmaster thesisBIMUsable DataLean Information ManagementConstruction PhaseThe construction sector has experienced exponential growth in data during the past years thanks to the increasing adoption of Building Information Modelling (BIM), web and cloud-based applications. Although stakeholders are generating excessive amounts of data, project teams are currently struggling to turn their data into usable information that can translate into value for the construction project. During the execution phase, a lot of time is wasted while collecting and sorting project data. Additionally, more than half of BIM and project data are wasted due to the lack of integration between existing applications. Executing a construction task on site is not a lone process and success is greatly influenced by whether each stakeholder can access the information relevant to their activity without any hindrances. By implementing Lean Information Management to existing information workflows such as BIM, construction teams can use their data which translates into value in terms of ease of execution of their production processes. As such, this thesis explores the concept of Lean Information management as an enabler for accessing usable data. A framework for integrating Lean Information principles into existing BIM and digital technology workflows was proposed. The framework was tested on a sample construction-related task via a cloud-based platform that integrates BIM and Lean production processes and evaluated accordingly. The study highlighted that for data to be usable, it needs to be presented at the right time and in the right manner that is specific to the information needs and functions of each project team member, which in turn enables them to pull value from each other as data created by one automatically turns into information for the other. It also showed that using applications that map and connect the information processes has a direct impact on the production processes in the execution phase. Furthermore, to build upon the framework, the study recommended the need to design and develop digital products that simplify the production processes of the diverse groups of construction stakeholders through further studies in Usability Testing and User Experience (UX) research. Overall, the framework seeks to proffer that to enable access to usable data, the three (3) principles i.e., Lean Information Management, Building Information Modelling, and Lean Production should be adopted side-by-side during the construction execution phase instead of implementing them in isolation.[L. A. Kaduma]20232023-09-30 07:45:38Magistrsko delo/naloga151153sl