| Abstract |
Infrastructure development provides a framework that allows society to function effectively. The Government of India (GOI) has initiated various infrastructure initiatives, including Smart Cities Mission, Jal Jeevan Mission, Power for All, and others. India’s infrastructure sector will need a projected sum of INR 304 trillion to continue development through 2040. However, majority of infrastructure projects experience time and cost overruns endangering continued viability of the project. According to the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, out of 1568 projects (above 150 crores), 423 reported cost overruns, and 721 were delayed. Hence, technological solutions like Building Information Modelling (BIM) that enhance project lifecycle should be implemented effectively for on-time and within-budget project completion. Adopting BIM requires changes in technology and work processes to ensure on-time project delivery. In this regard, lean principles can help to improve a process by eliminating wastes from existing process. This research reviews BIM and Lean literature to determine how BIM-Lean can help the Indian construction industry. The study employed Scopus, Web of Science, and EBSCO, peer-reviewed publications to summarize BIM & Lean independently as well when integrated. Finally, the paper’s outcomes will support construction stakeholders in successfully implementing BIM by embracing lean thinking by understanding and overcoming the barriers affecting lean implementation. © The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. 2024. |
