Optimizing Construction Cost Control through BIM5D Digitalization: A Case Study on the Application of Glodon Software in China

Abstract

Cost managers in China have established cost control information platform for a construction phase, based on BIM5D technology, allowing for the timely and efficient integration of all cost data throughout the construction phase. However, only a small amount of study has examined BIM5D's potential for controlling building costs. Therefore, the Glodon BIM5D software is used in this study to shed some light on the software's benefit, in the construction sector who were directly involved in projects using Glodon identify the factors that influenced the development of BIM5D and propose efficient strategies to improve the software's usage in construction cost control. Key personnel BIM5D were interviewed in semi-structured interviews using a case study approach to gather data for this study. Six informants from two projects were interviewed. Interestingly, Glodon’s high mobility capabilities were found a new finding in relation to the benefit of the application of the software. The most significant obstacles in using the software were cost and usability. Finally implementing effective talent development programs to improve the skills and capabilities of employees, enabling them to leverage BIM5D, was found one of the most effective strategies in this study. This study contributed significantly to introducing Glodon BIM5D software and promoting its adoption within the organization, leading to improved efficiency and effectiveness of cost control in a project environment