A study of effectiveness and value of BIM implementation in Lean Construction among medium size Mid-Atlantic USA construction firms

Lean Construction and Build information modelling (BIM) are two of the major advancements in construction industry that focus on increasing the productivity and adding value to the building process. Although previous work has been done in this area the industry is evolving and This research focuses on the synergy between Lean Practices and BIM Tools by assessing the value within the Mid Atlantic USA construction industry of BIM Tools integrated with Lean Construction practices and what areas this integration is the most effective

The research focuses on:

1. Effectiveness and value of Lean Construction integrated into Building Information Modelling among Mid Atlantic USA construction industry,
2. Perceived challenges faced during this collaboration and, 3)Strategies towards better integration.