Implementing BIM throughout the construction project life cycle

This research focusses on the usage of Building Information Modelling (BIM) in the construction project life cycle and how to improve the overall use. The construction industry can be characterized as being fragmented and having focus on the many different projects. The use of BIM in construction projects is increasing steadily in the last few...

NEC4 ECC contracting for Dutch inner-city infrastructure projects

This thesis includes the research performed to investigate how to move away from the current adversarial practices in the Dutch infrastructure sector found in the current way of contracting. Adversarial practices are defined as each party pursuing their own concerns at the other party’s expense. As a result of this, the industry is not...