Linderoth (2010) has highlighted the difficulty in the introduction of information and
communication technologies (ICT) in the construction environment, as the original expectations
about the outcomes of the deployment might be redefined and reinterpreted instead. Furthermore,
he raises the importance of understanding the multi-layered context where learning and
knowledge development have significant impact on the technology’s development or use.
Clearly, there is a need to explore how this ‘multi-layered context’ from the perspective of
construction organisations is likely to influence BIM implementation. It is argued that the
realisation of original intentions and goals associated to the technological artefacts is linked to
the realisations and goals associated to the contextual influences of the organisation where the
technology will be deployed.