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.
Global Trends in BIM Research
This post provides an overview of Global BIM research trends by analyzing a large number of BIM-focused publications. The simple methodology adopted, shear extent of review effort and visual nature of analysis provide an excellent overview of BIM research coverage. The approach taken represents a solid basis for researchers to expand this study by analyzing more publications and identify the knowledge gaps to be addressed in the BIM domain.
Data Aggregation and Information Search in AEC/FM Industry
In this guest post, Mehmet Yalcinkaya and Vishal Singh summarise the information management challenge faced by the construction industry. Based on their quality academic research, they introduce a number of principles and a digital solution to visually address this challenge.
The Many Faces of ‘LOD’
This guest post by Marzia Bolpagni provides a comprehensive review of the ‘LOD’ term and its many nuances from across the world. It includes comparative tables and detailed charts.
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 …