The management of information flow throughout a construction project is crucial due to its magnitude and complex nature. Building Information Modeling (BIM) is a new approach to planning and construction using digital technology, which also makes an impact on the organizational structure of the teams and work processes involved. The implementation of BIM-based processes logically influences the role of the project manager within the organization. It generates additional tasks, such as managing multi-dimensional data and collaborating with participating companies to ensure the smooth flow of information. In this thesis, the current stage of BIM implementation in construction projects in Germany is investigated through personal interviews and case studies. The major drawbacks, level of implementation, and the level of control over digital data have been uncovered. The emphasis of this research is to define the information exchange process for specific tasks or phases during a project and on formulating process flow-diagrams which illustrate the information exchange requirement within the involved firms at that particular stage. This streamlines the data exchange processes and tasks through reducing probable errors in data exchange. Where large projects are concerned, there are numerous advantages to the client and all participating companies when BIM-based construction methods are implemented. Through the research, the best practices and major obstacles of a pilot project is studied and how it affects roles, responsibilities and process in the management of a construction project.     «

The management of information flow throughout a construction project is crucial due to its magnitude and complex nature. Building Information Modeling (BIM) is a new approach to planning and construction using digital technology, which also makes an impact on the organizational structure of the teams and work processes involved. The implementation of BIM-based processes logically influences the role of the project manager within the organization. It generates additional tasks, such as managing m...     »