The human factor primarily refers to how people’s awareness of quality and their ability to perform quality-related tasks influence construction quality. In construction quality management, human factors play a decisive role. To fully leverage BIM technology on construction sites, the users’ proficiency with it is essential.
Although BIM modeling can be complex, the applications of BIM are accessible and can be easily mastered by construction personnel without specialized backgrounds. Both site managers and workers must understand BIM and receive training to operate it effectively.
BIM can simulate construction processes with high accuracy. All project participants need to have a strong sense of quality and responsibility to fully utilize each individual’s role in ensuring construction quality. BIM enhances managers’ efficiency and their ability to monitor construction quality, while frontline workers gain a clearer understanding of their tasks and critical quality control points, reducing human errors.
Here’s a closer look at BIM’s impact on both managers and frontline workers:
One of BIM’s most notable features is how it transforms management workflows. Traditionally, frontline managers had to carry multiple CAD drawings to the site, take measurements or photos to assess quality issues, then return to the office to document and organize this information. This process was time-consuming and delayed feedback, forcing personnel to shuttle back and forth between the office and the site.
With BIM technology, managers no longer need to carry multiple CAD files. They can simply use a mobile device with the relevant BIM client and instantly link site quality data to the BIM model in real time — significantly improving convenience and responsiveness.
For senior managers, the traditional approach involved relying on site visits or waiting for emails to get quality updates. BIM-based management allows them to remotely monitor site conditions in real time, viewing quality status directly from their office computers over the internet.
Frontline workers benefit as well. Through BIM applications like construction simulation, technical disclosures, visualization of complex nodes, and identification of key quality control points, workers gain a comprehensive understanding of the construction environment, their tasks, and precautions. This helps prevent subjective errors.
Additionally, video monitoring technology on site supervises frontline workers to enhance their performance and prevent shortcuts or quality issues, further ensuring construction excellence.
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