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The use of Building Information Modeling (BIM) is on the rise in the construction industry as more of its potential is being harnessed. The evolution of BIM models is a dynamic process where a project's information is progressively developing during a project's timeline. Although several studies track a project's evolution from product and process perspectives, they do not necessarily track actual model dynamics occurring at the level of model elements for design management purposes. In this regard, this study introduces five variables to track changes witnessed across BIM model development using a visual dashboard designed to facilitate their interpretation and use by practitioners. The study applies the developed dashboard on an empirical case study project to test its usefulness and shortcomings. Results show that the dashboard can convey several design management aspects and can help design managers better maneuver the development of their designs. Key words: BIM dynamics, visual dashboard, design monitoring, design control. Le recours a la modelisation des donnees du batiment (<< BIM >>) est en hausse dans l'industrie de la construction, car on exploite de plus en plus son potentiel. L'evolution des modeles de BIM est un processus dynamique ou l'information sur un projet se developpe progressivement au cours de l'echeancier du projet. Bien que plusieurs etudes suivent l'evolution du projet du point de vue du produit et des processus, elles ne suivent pas necessairement la dynamique reelle du modele qui se produit au niveau des elements du modele aux fins de la gestion de la conception. A cet egard, cette etude propose cinq variables pour suivre les changements observes tout au long de l'elaboration du modele de BIM a l'aide d'un tableau de bord visuel concu pour faciliter l'interpretation et l'utilisation du modele par les praticiens. L'etude utilise le tableau de bord elabore dans le cadre d'un projet d'etude de cas empirique dans le but de mettre a l'essai l'utilite et les lacunes du tableau de bord. Les resultats montrent que le tableau de bord peut communiquer plusieurs aspects de la gestion de conception et peut aider les gestionnaires de conception a mieux gerer le developpement de leurs conceptions. [Traduit par la Redaction] Mots-cles : dynamique de modelisation des donnees du batiment (<< BIM >>), tableau de bord visuel, surveillance de la conception, controle de la conception., 1. Introduction The Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry is witnessing a technological shift towards the implementation of Building Information Modeling (BIM) as a data repository of lifecycle building information [...]

While many construction companies claim substantial productivity and profit gains when applying lean construction principles, it remains a challenge to teach these principles in a classroom. Lean construction emphasises collaborative processes and integrated delivery practices. Consequently, new teaching methods that nurture such values should form the basis of lean construction education. One of the proposed methods is "hands-on team simulation games" which can be employed to replicate various real-life processes, projects, or systems for the purpose of teaching, analysing, and understanding. This study aims at assessing this simulation games and understanding their impact on students' learning and satisfaction. Surveys and tests are administered to assess changes in student's perception of their learning styles and their understanding of key lean construction concepts. Results show a positive student reaction to hands-on simulation games, provide pedagogical insights, and highlight suggestions for improvement.