Assessing BIM Maturity of Construction Project Teams in Alignment with Project Needs

Abstract: The implementation of BIM in the AEC industry faces challenges due to misalignment between project needs and team capabilities. Current BIM maturity assessments focus on organizational qualifications rather than project-specific needs. This research addresses this gap through an ethnographic case study of two projects, emphasizing strategies for aligning project needs with BIM uses, assigning responsibilities, and assessing maturity. The first case demonstrates how collaborative models like IPD foster team support in implementing BIM. The second case illustrates how teams with lower organizational BIM maturity can still efficiently contribute by leveraging capabilities aligned with project-specific requirements.