The article introduces the Effects of Disruption on Performance model, which enables organisations to:
– Define a performance disruption as a measurable event or change (innovation, shock or stress) that causes performance to diverge from a baseline.
– Classify disruptions by polarity (positive/negative) and origin (external/internal).
– Deploy a Disruption Response Matrix with four response types – Performance Elevation, Stagnation, Decline and Recovery-illustrated with construction-industry examples.
– Assess disruption likelihood and preparedness levels via dedicated matrices.
– Act through a three-step workflow: classify scenarios, apply the response framework, and build adaptive capacity.
Three examples are provided covering BIM implementation, LLM integration, and blockchain-based asset registries, demonstrating how the model turns potential setbacks into sustained performance gains.
Episode 25: Redefining Competence, a five-component model for digital transformation
The construction industry is undergoing a digital transformation driven by new technologies and standards. At the core of this change are the individuals—architects, engineers, constructors, and more—who need to adopt these innovations. To succeed, each practitioner must be digitally competent and adaptable to new, information-rich environments. This BIM ThinkSpace post introduces a model to clarify and improve individual digital competence across the construction sector. Discover the five components of competence—Knowledge, Skill, Experience, Intelligence, and Attitude—that form the foundation for effective performance.
The BIMe Initiative
This post introduces the BIMe Initiative, a community-based effort to improve the performance of the construction industry through high-impact research and open knowledge sharing. The BIMe Initiative is supported by clear knowledge structures, a network of international subject matter experts, and an expanding modular language.
Translations
This page provides a list of translated BIM ThinkSpace episodes and other translated material referenced in these episodes. All translations are contributed by highly-experienced practitioners and specialist researchers. Many of these contributions have been peer-reviewed prior to publication. I am indebted to all contributors and reviewers them for their generosity and excellent efforts. Translated Episodes The below table provides links to all translated …
El rol que (pueden) juegan los Responsables de Formular la Política en la adopción de BIM
Raramente pasa una o dos semanas sin que oigamos hablar de una nueva iniciativa BIM en un país u otro. Está claro que el ritmo de adopción de BIM se ha acelerado considerablemente en los dos últimos años y la nueva oleada de implementación tiene por objetivo la Europa continental. Se detectan continuos esfuerzos en Alemania, Francia y España y …
Difusión BIM Descendente, Ascentente o Radial
BIM diffusion within organizations and across markets is typically understood to be either top-down or bottom-up. However, there is a third and quite powerful dynamic that needs to be acknowledged.
The Tin Jubilee
Ten years is a long time…that’s how long this blog has been running! On Oct 29, 2005, the first post was published and, since then, a few more. I’d like to take this opportunity to thank those who subscribed or commented. Also, my sincere appreciation to all colleagues who contributed their thoughts as guest authors, translated posts into their native …
BIM ThinkSpace in Italian
A number of BIM ThinkSpace Episodes are now available in Italian. These translations follow a collaborative effort with Mr Lorenzo Nissim and his colleagues at the Institute for BIM Italy (iBIMi). I truly appreciate their efforts in sharing the BIM Episodes with a wider international audience. Please note that both Italian and Spanish translations cover all Figures (images) and are true …
Comparación de la madurez BIM de los países
Which country leads the world in BIM adoption? Is it Singapore, the UK or the US? Maybe it is Australia or one of the Scandinavian team? This post discusses an ongoing investigation to identify and compare the BIM maturity of countries using specially developed metrics.
Episode 24: Understanding Model Uses
Episode 24 introduces ‘Model Uses’, the intended or expected deliverables of using 3D models on projects. This peer-reviewed article clarifies the term from an information management perspective. It then delivers a comprehensive Model Uses List that can be used to populate project protocols and facilitate performance assessment.