@inproceedings{Vestermo2016_1266,
  author = {Vestermo, Aleksander and Murvold, Vegar and Svalestuen, Fredrik and Lohne, Jardar and Lædre, Ola},
  title = {BIM-Stations: What It Is and How It Can Be Used to Implement Lean Principles},
  booktitle = {24th Annual Conference of the  International Group for Lean Construction},
  year = {2016},
  address = {Boston, Massachusetts, USA},
  issn = {2309-0979},
  url = {https://www.iglc.net/papers/details/1266},
  abstract = {Companies are starting to use BIM and Lean processes simultaneously to create predictable workflows. Contractors are taking BIM from the office and making it an on-site tool in the production phase. This is a relatively new approach to on-site production control, and there seems to be a lack of research regarding BIM-stations on-site. This paper explores 1) what a BIM-station is and 2) how it can be used to implement lean principles. The research is based on an extensive literature review and 10 general in-depth interviews of personnel from different management levels within five contractors. According to the research carried out, a BIM-station can best be characterized as an on-site information-tool. The BIM-station is set up so the project participants can use it for an easy and constant access to an up-to-date BIM-model and drawings. Using a matrix that links BIM-station functions with lean construction principles, 12 interactions have been identified. So far, very few projects have used BIM-stations, limiting the number of easily available cases. However, the analysis is presented so that it may be used to create a better understanding for companies wanting to implement BIM-stations and/or lean.},
  keywords = {Building information modeling, BIM-station, BIM on site, Lean principles, Implementation},
}