Behind every successful construction project lies not only individual expertise but also flawless team harmony. Just like the gears of a machine, the proper functioning of all actors in a project ensures the project is completed on time, on budget, and without compromising quality. However, this synergy is not only possible through the definition of tasks, but also through how these tasks work together as a whole.

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So, how does each actor fulfill their role to become the “ideal player”?

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And how do these roles come together to create the “Voltron” effect?

The Voltron Effect: The Power of Role Alignment in Construction Projects and the Contribution of MBSP
Behind every successful construction project lies not only individual expertise but also flawless team harmony. Just like the gears of a machine, the proper functioning of all actors in a project ensures the project is completed on time, on budget, and without compromising quality. However, this synergy is not only possible by defining the roles, but also by how these roles work together as a whole.

So, how does each actor fulfill their role to become the “ideal player”? And how do these roles come together to create the “Voltron” effect?

1. Manufacturer: Share Information Timely and Transparently
What would be ideal? Provide BIM objects related to their products with accurate technical data and incorporate maintenance and installation information into the model.
How should they coordinate with others? They should maintain communication with the designer regarding product compatibility, with the contractor regarding material supply timing, and with the investor regarding warranty and performance data.
2. Investor/Owner: Define Clear Goals and Maintain Tracking
What would be ideal? Clearly define goals (budget, time, quality) at the beginning of the project and transparently monitor the process.
How should they coordinate with others? They should maintain direct and regular communication with the project manager and be open to technical guidance from consultants.
3. Contractor: Transparent, Planned, and Model-Based
What would be ideal? They adhere to the BIM model and ensure consistency between on-site implementations and the model.

Who should coordinate with and how? They clarify implementation details with the subcontractor and provide feedback to the designer on site feasibility.

4. Consultant: Should be an impartial auditor and technical guide.
What would be ideal? They not only oversee the project but also provide technical recommendations for process improvement and quality control.

Who should coordinate with and how? They determine the direction of the process by maintaining constant dialogue with the designer, contractor, and investor.

5. Subcontractor: Should be disciplined, compliant, and up-to-date.
What would be ideal? They prepare models in their own discipline in a complete and coordinated manner and act in accordance with the BIM model on site. Who should coordinate with and how? They should maintain close communication with the main contractor regarding the work plan and integration process, and clarify technical details with the consultant and project manager.

6. Designer: Provide a Site-Appropriate, Coordinated, and Up-to-Date Design
What would be ideal? They coordinate models to avoid interdisciplinary conflicts and are open to feedback.

How would they coordinate with whom? They should maintain regular contact with the manufacturer for material compatibility, the consultant for technical inspection, and the contractor for implementation accuracy.

7. Project Manager: Be the Conductor of the Orchestra
What would be ideal? They direct all stakeholders in line with time, budget, and quality targets; they centralize model progress, revisions, and decision-making mechanisms.

How would they coordinate with whom? They ensure synchronization by holding regular meetings with all stakeholders and manage changes transparently. 8. The Operations Unit: Should Add Value Throughout the Project’s Lifecycle
What would it do ideally? It integrates the necessary information for the building’s operation and maintenance processes into the BIM model after construction is completed, ensuring its efficient use throughout its lifecycle.

With whom should it coordinate and how? It should communicate with designers to provide design inputs tailored to business needs, with contractors to collect and integrate operational data after the building’s delivery, and with the project manager throughout its lifecycle, aligning with sustainability goals.

The Voltron Effect: Each Role Empowers the Other
Success in projects is achieved when tasks are performed in a way that complements each other, not independently. This can only be achieved by:

Establishing coordination at an early stage,
Defining clear boundaries between roles,
Ensuring interdisciplinary BIM model integrity,
Maintaining continuous, two-way communication.

 

Neden Voltran Etkisi Gereklidir?

  • Sorumlulukların netleşmesi çakışmaları ve boşlukları önler.
  • Doğru rol koordinasyonu zaman ve bütçe hedeflerine ulaşımı kolaylaştırır.
  • Modelin disiplinler arası uyumu sahadaki hataları minimize eder.
  • Ortak veri ortamı ile tüm aktörler aynı güncel versiyona ulaşır.

Sonuç: Başarı, Rolünü Bilen Aktörlerin İş Birliğidir

BIM tabanlı projelerde başarıya ulaşmak yalnızca çizimleri üretmek ya da şantiyede inşaat yapmak değildir. Asıl başarı, her aktörün kendi görevini teknik açıdan anlaması, diğer disiplinlerle ne zaman, nasıl iletişim kurması gerektiğini bilmesi ve proje hedeflerine yönelik koordineli çalışmasıyla mümkündür.

Tüm aktörler rollerini doğru oynadığında, proje yalnızca tamamlanmaz, aynı zamanda örnek gösterilecek bir başarı öyküsüne dönüşür.

Daha fazla bilgi ve işbirliği için MBSP ile iletişime geçmekten çekinmeyin.

Referanslar:

British Standards Institution (BSI). (2019). BS EN ISO 19650-1: Organization and digitization of information about buildings and civil engineering works, including building information modelling (BIM) – Information management using building information modelling – Part 1: Concepts and principles.London: BSI Standards Publication.

Project Management Institute. (2017). A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide) (6th ed.).Newtown Square, PA: PMI.

Sacks, R., Eastman, C., Lee, G., & Teicholz, P. (2018). BIM Handbook: A Guide to Building Information Modeling for Owners, Designers, Engineers, Contractors, and Facility Managers(3rd ed.). Wiley.

Smith, D. K., & Tardif, M. (2012). Building Information Modeling: A Strategic Implementation Guide for Architects, Engineers, Constructors, and Real Estate Asset Managers.Wiley.