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Keung, Calvin C. W., Tak Wing Yiu, and Zhenan Feng. "Building Information Modelling in quantity surveying practices: current state and future challenges in Hong Kong." Journal of Information Technology in Construction 27 (December 3, 2022): 1060–74. http://dx.doi.org/10.36680/j.itcon.2022.052.
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The use of building information modelling (BIM) in recent years has accelerated the performance and productivity of the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry. BIM can promote lean management, with enhanced control over budget and cost. However, the application of BIM for quantity surveying (QS) practices has not been extensively explored. Thus, this study examined the current situation and future challenges of BIM adoption in QS practices in Hong Kong. Questionnaire surveys and semi-structured interviews were administered to obtain insights from AEC industry practitioners in Hong Kong. Sixty survey respondents and nine interviewees participated in this study. The participants were quantity surveyors from developers, consultancy firms, and contractor companies. Results suggest that quantity surveyors are increasingly adopting BIM in Hong Kong. However, the low quality of BIM models and improper implementation of BIM often limit BIM adoption in QS practices. Another critical challenge is the absence of well-recognised BIM standards. Moreover, the shortage of skilled BIM professionals jeopardises the development and adoption of BIM in QS practices. The findings highlight the current achievements and barriers associated with BIM adoption in QS practices in Hong Kong. Prerequisites for successfully applying BIM in QS practices are suggested herein.
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Bambang, Herumanta, Rizky Citra Islami, and Amalia Ula Hazhiyah. "THE EFFECTS OF BUILDING INFORMATION MODELING (BIM) IMPLEMENTATION IN THE SUCCESS OF CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS." International Journal of Engineering Science Technologies 6, no. 3 (2022): 52–62. http://dx.doi.org/10.29121/ijoest.v6.i3.2022.326.
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Building Information Modeling (BIM) is one of the most exciting recent advances in the field of architecture, enginering and construction (AEC), which is a significant advance in digital technology for virtual building modeling. The aim of this final project is to evaluate the impact of the benefits of BIM adoption, BIM adoption factors, challanges and barriers, both partially and simultaneously on critical success factors in Building Information Modeling (BIM) based projects. Respondents of this study were 40 contractors and construction consultants representing 14 construction companies in Indonesia with experience using Building Information Modeling (BIM) based applications. The method used is in the form of quantitative research using descriptive and statistical analysis through the SPSS 25.0 application. The results of the analysis showed that: (a) the advantages of adopting BIM have a positive and significant effect on critical success factors, (b) factors related to BIM adoption have a positive and significant effect on critical success factors (c) challenges and obstacles do not have a negative effect on critical success factor, (d) simultaneously there is an effect of the advantages of adopting BIM, factors related to BIM adoption, challenges and obstacles to critical success factors in Building Information Modeling (BIM) based projects.
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Herr, Christiane M., and Thomas Fischer. "BIM adoption across the Chinese AEC industries: An extended BIM adoption model." Journal of Computational Design and Engineering 6, no. 2 (2018): 173–78. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jcde.2018.06.001.
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Abstract Despite strong encouragement by government guidelines and promoting efforts by the software industry, BIM is adopted at relatively slow speeds in construction industries across the world. The study presented in this paper examines the challenges to BIM adoption faced specifically in the Chinese construction industry across architecture, engineering and construction. We review recent literature addressing BIM adoption in the international context and develop a critique of common approaches to describe processes of BIM adoption. Substantiated with the analysis of detailed survey data obtained from AEC professionals in the greater Shanghai area, we propose a new, extended model to describe and assess processes of BIM adoption. Utilising this model, we evaluate temporal and collaborative dimensions of BIM adoption, and present results from detailed survey data. We further discuss how current Chinese BIM adoption in practice diverges from overseas BIM adoption strategies and examine how the extended BIM adoption model can provide a more accurate representation of BIM adoption processes observed in practice in and beyond the context of the Chinese AEC industries. Highlights BIM adoption across the Chinese AEC industries is still uneven and over reported. Chinese AEC industries' BIM adoption differs from overseas models. An extended BIM adoption model allows charting BIM adoption along AEC workflows. BIM is adapted for linear Chinese workflows rather than collaborative work.
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Ullah, Kaleem, Emlyn Witt, and Irene Lill. "The BIM-Based Building Permit Process: Factors Affecting Adoption." Buildings 12, no. 1 (2022): 45. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/buildings12010045.
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Public organizations responsible for building permits are increasingly considering the potential applications of Building Information Modelling (BIM) in their workflows, but BIM adoption still remains a complex challenge. This research aims to investigate the factors affecting BIM adoption for building permits through a case study of a public organization currently developing and piloting a BIM-based building permit process. A thematic analysis of semi-structured interview data revealed ten factors that influence BIM adoption for building permits: complexity (in both development and use) of a BIM-based building permit system; relative advantages/disadvantages of BIM for building permits; the existing building permit system; management support for a BIM-based building permit process; organizational culture; BIM awareness; training and learning; available expertise for a BIM-based building permit process; external pressure; and legal context. The findings are important for public authorities’ understanding of both the enablers and challenges of the BIM-based building permit process, and have practical implications for professionals in public authorities in particular, and also the Architecture Engineering Construction/Facilities Management (AEC/FM) industry in general, to guide their steps towards adopting BIM. This research also highlights the potential benefits of BIM adoption for the building permit process.
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Adillah Ismail, Noor Akmal, Mohd Zul Aswad Zulkifli, Har Einur Azrin Baharuddin, Wan Norizan Wan Ismail, and Arniatul Aiza Mustapha. "Challenges of Adopting Building Information Modelling (BIM) Technology amongst SME’s Contractors in Malaysia." IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science 1067, no. 1 (2022): 012047. http://dx.doi.org/10.1088/1755-1315/1067/1/012047.
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Abstract BIM is a modelling technology consisting digital tools that can be used in project planning, design, monitoring and control, to ensure efficiency in construction project delivery. In Malaysia, the Government has made several initiatives to promote BIM so that it could be used widely by the construction professionals to enhance the construction industry practices. However, the implementation of BIM in Malaysia has faced some challenges especially amongst smaller size construction companies. Although several initiatives were extensively fostered, the reluctance of implementing BIM amongst SME’s contractors still exists. Therefore, the aim of this study is to explore the challenges of BIM adoption amongst SME’s contractors in the Malaysian construction industry. A survey using questionnaire was conducted to identify the challenges and the results were analysed by adopting descriptive analysis and Average Index using IBM SPSS Statistic 23. The findings from the survey revealed the cost issue as one of the major challenges in adopting BIM amongst the SME’s contractors in Malaysia. To invest for BIM technology, high cost is needed for BIM software and hardware installation, proper training of staff to use BIM platform, and specific certification and license requirement. This study is significant in terms of getting input on the current BIM adoption amongst the construction players focusing on the SME’s contractors which could be used as a reference point and benchmark towards BIM development in the Malaysian Construction Industry.
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Manap, Norpadzlihatun, Jasmine Lye Loke Hong, Noralfishah Sulaiman, Fatema Ali Saeed Taffoof Alshehhi, and Jingzhi Chen. "BUILDING INFORMATION MODELLING IN CONSTRUCTION: CHALLENGES AND IMPROVEMENT OF FACILITIES MANAGEMENT." Journal of Information System and Technology Management 9, no. 37 (2024): 185–202. https://doi.org/10.35631/jistm.937015.
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This research aims to investigate the challenges of BIM adoption in facilities management and suggest improvements in facilities management. Interview sessions were conducted with six construction experts who have been construction experts in the construction field for at least ten years. The research collected several challenges to the adoption of BIM in facilities management, which include limitations in the adoption of BIM in facilities management and integration of BIM to transfer information and data to the facilities maintenance stage. The improvements suggested by the respondents were converting the facilities management process, which currently is manual, into a digital tool, and cultivating BIM talents and BIM teams.
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Hong, Ying, Ahmed W. A. Hammad, Samad Sepasgozar, and Ali Akbarnezhad. "BIM adoption model for small and medium construction organisations in Australia." Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management 26, no. 2 (2019): 154–83. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/ecam-04-2017-0064.
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PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to present a model for building information modelling (BIM) implementation at small and medium-sized construction contractor organisations (SMOs). The proposed BIM adoption model assesses BIM implementation benefits, costs and challenges faced by SMOs. Correlation between BIM adoption in SMOs and the associated impacting factors, including knowledge support and BIM adoption motivation, is captured through the model.Design/methodology/approachA literature review of BIM adoption in construction was first presented. Research data, collected from 80 SMOs in Australia through a conducted survey, are then analysed. Descriptive analysis and structural equation modelling were used to investigate SMOs’ understanding of BIM, and to qualify the correlations among the proposed latent variables impacting BIM implementation at SMOs, respectively. Additionally, this study usedχ2test to compare differences between BIM users and non-BIM users regarding BIM understanding, interested applications and attitudes towards implementation benefits and challenges.FindingsPotential benefits associated with BIM implementation are a major motivation factor when it comes to BIM adoption at SMOs. In addition, existing staff’s capability in using BIM tools positively affects the establishment of an organisational knowledge-support system, which determines the decision of adopting BIM eventually. Ultimately, there is a need for further emphasis on staff engagement in the implementation process.Research limitations/implicationsThe results presented in this paper are applicable to SMOs in the building sector of construction. BIM implementation at organisations involved in non-building activities, including civil works and infrastructure, needs to be assessed in the future.Practical implicationsThe results indicate that rather than placing the focus mainly on benefits of BIM implementation, successful implementation of BIM in practice requires adequate effort to assess implementation problems, establish knowledge support and engage staff in using BIM.Originality/valueResults of this study provide an insight into the adoption challenges of BIM in SMOs, given that the focus of previous studies has been mostly placed on BIM adoption in architectural firms and large contractors.
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Shahid Iqbal, Muhammad Saad, Masab -Bin -Shahid, and Wajeeha Batool. "An overview of the Necessities, Challenges & Outcomes of Building Information Modeling (BIM) Framework used in Project Management." Journal of Accounting and Finance in Emerging Economies 6, no. 3 (2020): 873–83. http://dx.doi.org/10.26710/jafee.v6i3.1422.
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Building Information Modeling (BIM) is gaining attention worldwide due to its assistances during the entire building’s construction life cycle covering all phases of project from commencement to accomplishment. BIM integrates different disciplines by effective communication, analyzes the project systems for constructability, estimates the cost and time of projects at any time using quantity takeoffs. Notwithstanding that fact Pakistan like other developing countries is lagging in Building Information Modeling (BIM) adoption. To facilitate the adoption of Building Information Modeling (BIM) in the AEC industry, the purpose of this research study is to identify the important factors for BIM adoption among construction engineers of Pakistan to carry out the awareness.
 It is found statistically that Building Information Modeling (BIM) capability is most important factors for the adoption of BIM among the construction engineers in Pakistan having the factors of motivation and management support which positively effect on BIM adoption in Pakistan. The trainings are very important to increase the BIM adoption in the industry.
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Abdullah, Mohammad Sadeq, Mohamed Salem, Salah Omar Said, and Mohamed Tantawy. "BIM Adoption in MENA's Construction Industry: A Contractor's Perspective." Civil Engineering Journal 10, no. 8 (2024): 2661–76. http://dx.doi.org/10.28991/cej-2024-010-08-015.
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This study delves into the multifaceted landscape of Building Information Modeling (BIM) adoption and implementation across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region's construction industry. Employing an online survey methodology, the research scrutinizes the varied profiles of contractors. Through regression analysis, the study investigates the impact of institutional pressures on the contractors’ BIM adoption, implementation, encountered barriers and challenges, expected benefits and outcomes, and related expertise and training. The analysis then extends to evaluate the interrelationships among such BIM variables. The key findings reveal significant influences of institutional pressures on BIM adoption and benefits as well as their expected benefits and outcomes but less impact on overcoming BIM barriers and challenges and enhancing expertise and training. The research highlights the limited role of BIM expertise and training in the adoption, implementation, and realization of its benefits and outcomes within the MENA construction sector. Furthermore, the study concludes that barriers, challenges, benefits, and outcomes don’t have a significant effect on BIM's adoption and implementation. The study also evaluates the primary benefits and outcomes of BIM alongside the main barriers and challenges encountered. Crucially, the research identifies and dissects the salient barriers to BIM deployment, such as awareness and expertise deficiency, financial and human resource constraints, training shortages, and resistance to change. This study not only provides a detailed snapshot of the BIM landscape but also lays the groundwork for addressing the persistent challenges and harnessing the full potential of BIM in revolutionizing construction methodologies in the MENA region. Doi: 10.28991/CEJ-2024-010-08-015 Full Text: PDF
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Akcay, E. C. "Analysis of Challenges to BIM Adoption in Mega Construction Projects." IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering 1218, no. 1 (2022): 012020. http://dx.doi.org/10.1088/1757-899x/1218/1/012020.
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Abstract Megaprojects are large-scale and complex investments, including a long construction period, as a result need efficient management skills during their life cycle. The success rate of the megaprojects is lower compared to the traditional projects due to their complex characteristics. By adopting new technologies, such as Building Information Modeling (BIM), more efficient project management can be performed for mega construction projects. Hence, the success of projects could be increased in terms of time, cost and quality. In this study, the challenges to BIM implementation in mega construction projects are investigated. To achieve this aim, the challenges for BIM adoption extracted through a literature review. Then, a questionnaire survey was designed to collect the data from practitioners. Furthermore, the challenges were analyzed using descriptive statistics.
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Wang, M., C. C. Wang, S. Sepasgozar, and S. Zlatanova. "Building Information Modelling Implementation in the Design Stage of Chinese Prefabrication Construction." IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science 1101, no. 9 (2022): 092017. http://dx.doi.org/10.1088/1755-1315/1101/9/092017.
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Abstract Prefabrication construction has gained popularity in the construction industry during the last few years. Due to the complexity of prefabrication design, building information modelling (BIM) is adopted in the design stage to improve efficiency and accuracy. Many previous studies have examined the adoption of BIM in the design stage and explored the current practice of BIM adoption in prefabrication construction, however fewer first-hand investigations are made on assessing the adoption of BIM. This study aims to identify the opportunities and challenges of utilizing BIM technology in the design stage of prefabrication construction from the perspective of designers. A semi-structured interview was conducted for qualitative data collection and the data are analysed by thematic analysis. A total of eight designers from Chinese prefabrication construction projects were interviewed. The research identified 8 opportunities and 15 challenges of BIM adoption in prefabrication construction. The top four challenges are: (1) inaccurate prefabrication production drawings generated by BIM software, (2) late adoption of BIM in the design stage, (3) lack of communication platform for different designers, and (4) lack of sharing the updated design model among designers, manufacturers, and onsite engineers. These findings provide directions for improving BIM adoption in the design of prefabrication construction.
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Sao, Ameet, Ashwini Goswami, Ankita Verma, Ritesh Kumar Kataria, and Rudra Prathap Shahi. "Challenges in the adoption of building information technology (BIM) technology in Indian construction industry (ICI)." Journal of Information and Optimization Sciences 44, no. 8 (2024): 1577–93. http://dx.doi.org/10.47974/jios-1477.
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Aim: This study aims to identify the challenges hindering the adoption of BIM technology in the ICI and provide insights into ways to overcome these challenges. Methodology: A questionnaire using a Likert scale was developed and distributed to 121 participants working for developers in the ICI. Factor analysis was conducted using SPSS 25 to examine the obtained data and identify the primary reasons that impede the adoption of BIM technology. Findings: Factor analysis of the data identified six main factors accounting for 74.31% of the variance. These factors included regulatory framework, lack of expertise, knowledge, and adoption, compatibility issues, resource limitations, and inadequate demand. Originality Value: The research above is unique since it specifically examines the obstacles that are preventing the widespread use of Building Information Modeling (BIM) technology in the building sector in India. While there is existing research on BIM adoption in other countries, there is a lack of comprehensive studies on the specific challenges faced by the Indian construction industry. This study provides insights into the main obstacles to BIM adoption in India and identifies six main factors that have not been extensively studied before. Additionally, the study uses a Likert scale questionnaire and factor analysis to analyze the data, which is a unique approach that has not been widely used in previous research on BIM adoption. Implications: The study’s findings offer valuable insights into the primary barriers hindering the adoption of Building Information Modeling (BIM) in the construction sector of India.. The identified factors can help developers and policymakers in the industry overcome these challenges to improve project efficiency and outcomes. This study can also provide a foundation for future investigations into the adoption of Building Information Modeling (BIM) in India and other emerging economies.. The implications of this study can contribute to the broader understanding of technology adoption in the construction industry, which can lead to better decision-making processes and improved project outcomes. Limitations and Scope for Future Research: The research has significant drawbacks. First, the study focused on the Indian construction industry and may not apply to other emerging or industrialized nations. Second, the limited sample size may restrict generalizability. The study solely examined BIM adoption barriers and did not provide solutions. Researchers might create techniques to overcome these obstacles and encourage BIM adoption in the Indian building sector. Finally, the research did not consider contractors, architects, and engineers, who may shed light on BIM adoption issues and solutions.
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Li, Pengfei, Shengqin Zheng, Hongyun Si, and Ke Xu. "Critical Challenges for BIM Adoption in Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises: Evidence from China." Advances in Civil Engineering 2019 (February 11, 2019): 1–14. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2019/9482350.
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Building information modelling (BIM) is a set of technologies that aim to increase interorganisational and cross-disciplinary collaboration in the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industries to promote productivity and the quality of design, construction, and maintenance stages of a building. Studies on BIM adoption in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have remained an under-represented area. It is necessary to understand the main challenges hindering the adoption of BIM in SMEs and to consider corresponding strategies that can be applied in order to obtain further understanding of BIM in SMEs. On the basis of literature review and interview, stakeholder-associated factors were identified from a network perspective, and the social network analysis (SNA) method was applied to determine the interconnections between the influencing factors and links in BIM adoption in SMEs. Eventually, 10 critical factors and 10 crucial links were selected and divided into six challenges. Corresponding strategies, including cultivating the BIM perception of SMEs, integrated project delivery, strengthening the legal environment for BIM adoption in SMEs, and developing native software and standards and cloud-based technology, were proposed to mitigate these challenges. The strategies may help practitioners gain an in-depth understanding of BIM adoption in SMEs from a stakeholder-oriented perspective.
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Gordo-Gregorio, Paula, Hamidreza Alavi, and Nuria Forcada. "Decoding BIM Challenges in Facility Management Areas: A Stakeholders’ Perspective." Buildings 15, no. 5 (2025): 811. https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings15050811.
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The adoption of building information modeling (BIM) in the operational and maintenance phase remains limited, with many buildings still managed through paper-based processes. While BIM has the potential to optimize various facility management (FM) areas—such as energy performance, security, administration, and space management—most studies only provide global analyses of adoption barriers. This study aims to identify and analyze area-specific barriers to BIM adoption in FM, highlighting the need for tailored integration strategies rather than a one-size-fits-all approach. By taking a novel approach, it investigates these barriers and demonstrates that BIM implementation cannot be uniformly applied across all FM areas. The methodology involves a multi-step process: first, a literature review is conducted to identify generic barriers to BIM implementation. Subsequently, FM areas are classified to provide a structured framework for analysis. Based on this classification, an interview structure is developed to gather expert insights on area-specific barriers. The research proposes that barriers should be assessed based on their impact. While contextual barriers or knowledge areas may be addressed through a global approach, ensuring BIM adoption across all areas requires consideration of specific characteristics. This approach will ultimately facilitate broader implementation in every domain.
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Liu, Zhen, Yifang Wang, Mohamed Osmani, and Peter Demian. "Leveraging Micro-Level Building Information Modeling for Managing Sustainable Design: United Kingdom Experience." Advances in Civil Engineering 2020 (June 13, 2020): 1–11. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2020/3641950.
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Although the literature revealed the challenges and drivers to implement Building Information Modeling (BIM) in the building design industry in general, to date, there are few established methods and processes to overcome challenges of BIM adoption in building design, especially in sustainable building design for managing the project. At the present, BIM adoption in building design at micro level, that is, the level of architects, mainly focuses on barriers with little attention to method and the process of implementing BIM. Moreover, there is lack of a robust research method, that is, mixed method, to systematically investigate the process of implementing micro-level BIM in building design, which is related to the factors, such as challenges and drivers to the challenges of BIM adoption. Furthermore, several studies have looked into micro-level BIM adoption in architecture firms, but few of them focused on sustainable design. This emphasizes a need to investigate and explore micro-level BIM implementation challenges alongside its drivers in building design and present methods and processes generated from architects’ perspectives to address the challenges during sustainable design for the project management, which is the aim of this paper. The research investigation was through a questionnaire that is followed by interviews with the leading architectural firms within the UK. The research reported in this paper is to present a clear view of challenges to micro-level BIM adoption and a framework/road-map to address the key challenges in managing sustainable building design projects, which are related to cultural resistance and culture change, top-down management support, current key challenges and drivers, and client and project managers’ interests. The methods and processes that enhanced the framework can be instantly adopted for building design and for architectural companies including small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
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Mysak, Ihor, and Pavlo Mysak. "BIM technologies adoption and implementation challenges in Eastern European countries analysis." Architectural Studies 10, no. 2 (2024): 124–35. https://doi.org/10.56318/as/2.2024.124.
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The study aimed to assess the level of integration of digital information technologies in the construction industry in Eastern Europe. Quantitative data on the implementation of Building Information Modelling (BIM) services in Eastern Europe was collected, and a comparative analysis of the dynamics of their use in 2020-2023 was conducted. The results of the study show a significant difference in the level of BIM implementation in Eastern European countries, which is closely related to the level of economic development, the state of the construction industry and support from government agencies. Countries with more developed economies and stable regulatory frameworks, such as Poland and the Czech Republic, have demonstrated the highest rates of BIM adoption. In these countries, various BIM services are actively used at all stages of the construction project life cycle, from design and modelling to construction management and facility operation. Government support in these countries includes the development of national standards, the introduction of mandatory requirements for the use of BIM in public tenders and the implementation of educational programmes to improve the skills of specialists, which promotes the active implementation of technologies and increases the efficiency of the construction industry. On the other hand, countries with less developed economies and limited government support have seen a slower process of BIM integration. In countries such as Ukraine, Bulgaria, and Romania, BIM has been applied mostly in individual projects, but the mass adoption of BIM is being held back by the lack of national standards, insufficient skilled personnel, and low awareness among market participants. The findings can be used to identify the key factors that influence the success of BIM implementation in the construction industry and can be used in the future to further develop effective digitalisation strategies in the region
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Mamter, Shahela, Nur Sabihah Nasruddin, Norazlin Mat Salleh, and Mohd Esham Mamat. "Adoption and Impact of Digital Transformation Tools among Fresh Graduate Quantity Surveyors in Malaysia." International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science VIII, no. IX (2024): 762–73. http://dx.doi.org/10.47772/ijriss.2024.809067.
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Digital transformation is a complex process that involves integrating new technologies into an organization’s operations, which requires significant change management. The process affects all facets of an organization, from its business model to its culture, and requires a clear understanding of the potential challenges to pave a more efficient and successful path toward transformation. Building Information Modelling is a set of digital transformation tools or software that can integrate the data and manage construction projects to run efficiently and effectively. BIM is also a technology that can improve the effectiveness and standard of built asset design, construction, and operation. The quantity surveyors can accomplish their typical tasks, such as measurement, procurement advising, estimating and cost planning, and the creation of bills of quantities, more successfully and efficiently by adopting BIM. However, the adoption of BIM amongst quantity surveyor is still low in many countries, including Malaysia. Thus, this research aims to present the adoption of Building Information Modelling (BIM) amongst fresh graduate quantity surveyors based on current demand on work in the construction industry with the intention of uncovering new findings. There are two research objectives had been developed which are to identify the advantages of BIM amongst fresh graduate quantity surveyors, to determine the challenges encountered in adopting BIM amongst fresh graduate quantity surveyors. To achieve these objectives, a questionnaire survey based on random sampling methods was adopted. The questionnaire survey had been distributed to the fresh graduate quantity surveyors working at Contractor G7 in Selangor. Consequently, the findings of this research revealed that the advantages of implementing BIM are that BIM produce time savings in the preparation of costs. The challenges encountered in adopting BIM are lack of information technology and computing skills in adopting BIM.
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Mariatul Liza Meor Gheda and Rina Raihanee Mohd Tarmidi. "Bridging the Gap: Strategies to Enhance Building Information Modelling (BIM) Integration in Klang Valley, Malaysia's Construction Industry." International Journal of Latest Technology in Engineering Management & Applied Science 13, no. 12 (2025): 172–78. https://doi.org/10.51583/ijltemas.2024.131213.
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The adoption of Building Information Modelling (BIM) has transformed the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry by providing a digital platform for integrating project lifecycle information. While BIM has been widely recognised for improving project efficiency, reducing costs, and enhancing communication, its implementation faces persistent challenges that hinder its full adoption, particularly in Malaysia. This study aims to identify the challenges of BIM implementation in construction projects within Klang Valley and to recommend strategies for improving its adoption in construction projects. A mixed-method approach was employed, involving a questionnaire survey distributed to 55 AEC professionals and in-depth interviews with three key stakeholders. The findings highlight that high costs, skill gaps, time constraints, preference for conventional practices, and limited awareness and training are the primary challenges hindering BIM adoption in construction projects, underscoring the need for financial support, capacity-building initiatives, cultural shifts, and improved education to foster wider acceptance and implementation. These challenges highlight the need for targeted initiatives to bridge knowledge gaps, enhance training programmes, and promote the value of BIM to stakeholders. Addressing these issues is crucial to ensuring the successful integration of BIM across construction projects, enabling the industry to maximise its potential benefits. Effective BIM adoption in construction projects requires a combination of comprehensive training, phased implementation, government support, standardisation, and technological advancements, underpinned by national strategies to address challenges, enhance education, and demonstrate BIM’s tangible benefits. This study aims to provide insights that can guide policymakers, industry leaders, and practitioners in overcoming the barriers to BIM adoption, paving the way for a more advanced and efficient construction sector.
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Heba, Heba, and Sonia Ahmed. "Developing Awareness of Companies and Individuals in the BIM System -Systematic Review." International Journal of BIM and Engineering Science 9, no. 1 (2024): 20–30. http://dx.doi.org/10.54216/ijbes.090103.
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This systematic review aims to get the awareness and implementation of Building Information Modeling (BIM) among companies and individuals in the construction industry. The objective of that is to assess the current understanding of BIM, identify challenges in its adoption, and propose strategies to enhance its integration for improved project outcomes. The review employed bibliometric and content analysis methods. A comprehensive search of academic databases such as Google Scholar, Scopus, and Web of Science was conducted using keywords like BIM awareness, BIM adoption, and Building Information Modeling training. Then selection criteria were established to include studies focused on BIM awareness and implementation, published between 2010 and 2023. Data extraction and synthesis were performed to analyze trends, challenges, and best practices in BIM adoption. The analysis revealed that while BIM offers significant benefits in improving communication, reducing errors, and enhancing resource efficiency, there is a notable lack of understanding and clear guidelines among stakeholders. Key challenges identified include high implementation costs, resistance to change, and insufficient training resources. However, successful case studies demonstrated that strategic training programs and robust support frameworks significantly enhance BIM adoption and utilization. The review concludes that increasing awareness and providing comprehensive training on BIM are crucial for its successful adoption in the construction industry. Therefore, developing clear implementation strategies and fostering a culture of continuous improvement can mitigate the identified challenges. The findings highlight the need for further research to develop tailored solutions that address the specific needs of different stakeholders, ultimately leading to more effective and widespread use of BIM in construction projects
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Agwa, Terfa Caleb, and Tahir Celik. "From Barriers to Breakthroughs: A Deep Dive into BIM Integration Challenges." Buildings 15, no. 7 (2025): 1116. https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings15071116.
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Building Information Modeling (BIM) has significantly impacted the global construction industry, promising efficiency, cost savings, and improved project outcomes. However, its adoption in developing countries, such as Nigeria, remains inconsistent due to multiple barriers. This study aims to investigate the barriers hindering the adoption of BIM in Nigeria’s construction sector, with a view to providing strategic recommendations for stakeholders. A mixed-methods approach was employed, combining a comprehensive literature review with semi-structured interviews from 10 experts in Nigeria, representing both industry and academia. A hybrid analytical methodology, integrating the Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) and fuzzy Technique for Order Preference by Similarity to the Ideal Solution (TOPSIS), was used to analyze the data, because they provide a comprehensive framework for informed decision-making. Technical barriers are identified as the most significant challenge to BIM adoption, particularly due to difficulties in accessing advanced technology. Educational barriers also play a major role, with limited awareness among industry professionals hindering widespread implementation. Economic constraints further contribute to the slow adoption, as financial limitations impact investment in necessary tools and training. The study provides policy implications and recommendations, including the development of a national BIM evaluation framework, improved training programs, and government support for standardization. These recommendations are expected to facilitate informed decision-making among stakeholders and promote effective BIM adoption in Nigeria’s construction industry, serving as a roadmap for other developing countries facing similar challenges.
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Hatmoko, Jati Utomo Dwi, Yulian Fundra, Mochamad Agung Wibowo, and Zhabrinna. "Investigating Building Information Modelling (BIM) Adoption in Indonesia Construction Industry." MATEC Web of Conferences 258 (2019): 02006. http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/201925802006.
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The development of information technology continues to evolve to respond the increasing demand and challenges in the construction industry. Building Information Modelling (BIM) emerges in recent years as the fresh solution to make the project lifecycle more efficient by encouraging collaborative working of all stakeholders involved in the construction project, i.e. owners, consultants, and contractors. This study aims to investigate BIM adoption and implementation in Indonesia construction industry and explore challenges and opportunities related to the implementation of BIM. A combination of qualitative and quantitative research method has been adopted for this exploratory research. Data was collected through interviews and questionnaires survey with snowball sampling from twenty entities, consisting of 12 contractors, 4 consultants, and 4 owners. The results show that 60% of respondents have already acknowledged and implemented BIM. The examples of BIM software used by the respondents include Revit, Tekla, and SmartPlan®. Benefits of BIM implementation as perceived by most respondents, e.g. design collision detection, clear project simulation, reduced reworks, and efficient use of resources. The adoption of BIM, however, still faces challenges, such as the absence of requirement and demand, and high investment cost. This research provides an initial understanding of current BIM adoption in Indonesia, which can be used as the basis to develop a national strategic framework for BIM adoption in Indonesia construction industry.
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ASAAD, Samaher, and Akram SULEIMAN. "A Comparative Analysis of the Opportunities and Challenges Associated with Building Information Modeling Implementation in Jordan and Kuwait." Eurasia Proceedings of Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics 28 (August 15, 2024): 581–85. http://dx.doi.org/10.55549/epstem.1535102.
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Building Information Modeling (BIM) utilizes a multifaceted computer software data model to document building designs, simulate construction, and manage the operations of new facilities. This research aims to investigate the adoption of BIM in the Jordanian and Kuwaiti construction sectors. To achieve this objective, the research commenced with a comprehensive literature review on global and Middle Eastern BIM adoption, identifying the benefits and challenges of BIM in the construction industry. Subsequently, an exploratory study was conducted using an online survey to assess the current level of BIM expertise and characterize the perceived advantages and barriers associated with BIM implementation. The current state of BIM implementation in Jordan and Kuwait can be characterized as lagging behind. The study shows there is more awareness of BIM applications, programmes, and benefits in Jordan than Kuwait. The study identified and compared several barriers to BIM adoption in Jordan and Kuwait, including: Lack of government support, Lack of effective collaboration among project stakeholders, Lack of demand for BIM.
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Waqar, Ahsan, Idris Othman, and Roberto Alonso González-Lezcano. "Challenges to the Implementation of BIM for the Risk Management of Oil and Gas Construction Projects: Structural Equation Modeling Approach." Sustainability 15, no. 10 (2023): 8019. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su15108019.
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Building Information Modeling (BIM) has become increasingly popular in the construction industry as a way to enhance risk management. However, little attention has been paid to the challenges of using BIM for safety management in Malaysia’s oil and gas construction sector, which is particularly hazardous and requires effective safety management to complete projects successfully. This study aims to identify the obstacles to using BIM for safety management in Malaysia’s oil and gas construction sector and to understand the root causes of resistance to its adoption. Exploratory factor analysis and structural equation modeling were conducted on survey data collected from industry professionals. The study found that knowledge obstacles, creative hurdles, technical barriers, supervisory barriers, and functional barriers are the most significant challenges hindering the widespread adoption of BIM for safety management. These challenges were confirmed to significantly affect BIM adoption for safety management. The study’s findings have important implications for policymakers, industry practitioners, and academics seeking to improve safety management in Malaysia’s oil and gas construction sector through the use of BIM. Future research could explore additional variables that may impact BIM adoption for safety management in this sector.
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Wangchuk, Jigme, Saeed Banihashemi, Hamidreza Abbasianjahromi, and Maxwell Fordjour Antwi-Afari. "Building Information Modelling in Hydropower Infrastructures: Design, Engineering and Management Perspectives." Infrastructures 9, no. 7 (2024): 98. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/infrastructures9070098.
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Abstract: Building Information Modelling (BIM) has emerged as a transformative force in the construction industry, gaining traction within the hydropower sector. This study critically examines the adoption and application of BIM throughout the entire lifecycle of hydropower projects, addressing a notable gap in existing research, to encompass a holistic approach to the management and resilience of these critical infrastructures. The objective is to delineate the comprehensive range of BIM applications, use cases, and adoption, integrating technologies including Digital Twin, UAV, GIS, and simulation tools, across components of hydropower projects. Employing a systematic search paired with a critical review of the selected literature, this study meticulously evaluates significant contributions in this domain. Through thematic analysis, the multifaceted utility of BIM in hydropower structures, including an in-depth evaluation of its current adoption within the industry, is presented. This encompasses an analysis of both benefits and challenges inherent in BIM implementation for hydropower infrastructures. This study is a significant contribution to understanding how BIM can be leveraged to enhance the resilience of hydropower infrastructures. It provides a comprehensive view of BIM’s applications, challenges, and future potential, guiding stakeholders in adopting strategies that ensure these structures withstand, adapt, and recover from disruptions while maintaining sustainable and efficient operations.
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Zhang, Su Xian, and Yin Ru Hu. "The Analysis of Barriers of Development of China's Construction Industry BIM." Advanced Materials Research 838-841 (November 2013): 3119–22. http://dx.doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/amr.838-841.3119.
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BIM is urgently needed by Chinas building industry to meet its opportunities and challenges. However, compared with developed countries, the progress of BIM development in adoption and identify key barriers which strongly impact the BIM adoption so as to propose corresponding measures to remove the key barriers. A survey about barriers impact was carried out among Chinese construction practitioners. By using AHP(Analytic Hierarchy Process),41 barriers of BIM in Building Industry of china were identified. In the last part of the thesis, a roadmap of BIM adoption and application in china was developed based upon the measures and characteristics of barriers of the BIM adoption in China.
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Arif, N. K., M. F. Hasmori, R. Deraman, M. N. Yasin, and M. A. Mohd Yassin. "Readiness of Malaysian Small and Medium Enterprises Construction Companies for Building Information Modelling Implementation." IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering 1200, no. 1 (2021): 012027. http://dx.doi.org/10.1088/1757-899x/1200/1/012027.
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Abstract Building Information Modelling (BIM) has shown its efficiency in helping the construction industry players. The BIM helped to achieve better integration of project information and to enhance collaboration between stakeholders and the industry players from the early phase of projects until the end. Small and medium-sized companies (SMEs) have been under-represented in studies on BIM adoption. Although the technology to implement BIM is readily available and rapidly maturing, the adoption of BIM is still slow. Malaysian government support the adoption of BIM-oriented Integrated Design (ID) approaches in their national markets, however, the implementation of BIM software support systems among Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Malaysia is considered inadequate. In terms of the implementation of information technology, the construction sector in Malaysia still lags behind other sectors. To have a better knowledge of BIM in SMEs, it is important to first identify the major barriers to BIM adoption in SMEs and then examine potential solutions. Hence, the main motivation of this study is to investigate the readiness of Malaysian SMEs construction companies for BIM implementation, to determine the challenges of BIM implementation, and to develop a strategy to overcome the challenges. An online questionnaire survey was conducted and as many as 115 responses were collected. A quantitative approach was used for this research. This study uses a descriptive analysis method which comprised of structured questionnaires developed from reviews of past researches. The finding of this study indicate that BIM adoption in Malaysia is still relatively low. Many actions are needed to promote BIM adoption among construction SMEs in Malaysia.
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Hamma-adama, Mansur Hamma, Tahar Kouider, and Huda Salman. "Analysis of Barriers and Drivers for BIM Adoption." International Journal of BIM and Engineering Science 3, no. 1 (2020): 18–41. http://dx.doi.org/10.54216/ijbes.030102.
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Research on 'digitalization and collaboration' in the construction industry has been gaining momentum in the recent academic engagements. Despite its existence in many industries (i.e. financial services, retailing, publishing and travelling) for over ten years, it is yet to catch up by the construction market; this is due to several challenges whose existence are more dynamic and contextual than generic to various countries. The problems are defined in many studies across borders, but their impacts varied with countries. This case is equally the same to drivers toward the adoption of BIM. This study analyses barriers and drivers to BIM adoption in the Nigerian construction industry from adopters and non-adopters perspectives as to allow an informed decision in developing a strategy for macro BIM adoption. Primary data fetched from professional stakeholders through an online questionnaire survey were analysed using SPSS software and Microsoft Excel. This investigation reveals the most significant barriers against BIM adoption as Lack of expertise, Lack of standardization and protocols to mention but a few. And, most influential drivers from both adopters and non-adopters as Availability of trained professionals to handle the tools, Proof of cost savings by its adoption, BIM Software affordability, and awareness of the technology among the industry stakeholders. The adopters and non-adopters groups have nearly equal Percentage Disagreement (PD) and Percentage Agreement (PA) for both the barriers and drivers to BIM adoption. Thus, this suggests that the adopters are still at the early stage of BIM adoption, so have nearly the same perceptions with the non-adopters. The study recommends proper consideration of the established barriers and drivers while developing any strategy for effective BIM adoption. Further face-to-face (interview) study is necessary to explore more and in-depth challenges to adoption of BIM in the industry; and as the industry is getting more aware of the BIM, periodic evaluation of the critical barriers and drivers is vital.
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Kiu, M. S., K. X. Lim, and P. F. Wong. "Blockchain technology in building information modelling (bim): potential, challenges, and strategies." IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science 1347, no. 1 (2024): 012027. http://dx.doi.org/10.1088/1755-1315/1347/1/012027.
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Abstract Blockchain technology is well known for its decentralized server, able to keep records of transactions and having the ability to perform tracing. It has been widely used as it provides benefits to many sectors, and it is perceived to solve traceability and transparency problems and further improve Building Information Modelling (BIM)’s adoption. Hence, the aim of this study is to identify the potential of blockchain technology in BIM. This research adopted a qualitative approach as there is a lack of literature review on blockchain potentials in BIM. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with four (4) construction players and four (4) blockchain experts. Content analysis was then adopted to analyse the interviews data collected. From the findings, three (3) potentials of blockchain technology in BIM, six (6) challenges and five (5) strategies towards adopting blockchain technology in BIM were identified. Recommendation was provided for future research to go in depth on how blockchain technology can integrate with BIM and the potential challenges during the blockchain-based BIM deployment processes.
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Suleiman, Akram, and Samaher Asaad. "BIM implementation in the middle east construction: Evaluating the prospects and challenges." E3S Web of Conferences 579 (2024): 03004. http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/e3sconf/202457903004.
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This research explores the potential benefits and challenges associated with the implementation of Building Information Modelling (BIM), a rapidly evolving global trend, within the construction industry of the Middle East. The study is underpinned by a comprehensive literature review on the global and Middle Eastern usage of BIM. A methodical empirical survey was employed to collect quantitative data, comparing the perspectives of Clients, Contractors, and Consultants. Key impediments to BIM adoption in the Middle East were identified as a scarcity of BIM-skilled subcontractors, the lack of industry standards, substantial initial costs, and organizational structures that do not support BIM. On the other hand, the advantages of BIM include improved construction planning, enhanced project quality, an elevated organizational image, and streamlined communication. The study provides crucial recommendations for local governments, policymakers, construction companies, and stakeholders to encourage comprehensive BIM adoption and its utilization in construction projects, while also discussing the practical implications of the findings.
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Pantiga, Januar, and Anton Soekiman. "Kajian Implementasi Building Information Modeling (BIM) di Dunia Konstruksi Indonesia." Rekayasa Sipil 15, no. 2 (2021): 104–10. http://dx.doi.org/10.21776/ub.rekayasasipil.2021.015.02.4.
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One of the most common obstacles encountered in the construction industry is the fragmented delivery process and relies on paper-based documentation and communication. To overcome these problems a good integration system is needed. Building Information Modeling (BIM) is a construction technology innovation that can help stakeholders to collaborate, visualize, and manage construction work better. However, the adoption rate of BIM in Indonesia is still behind compared to other countries. This research was conducted to gather information about the BIM adoption experience and the challenges and benefits faced by construction actors in Indonesia. This study uses the literature review method for data collection. Based on the results of the study it was found that in general the level of adoption of BIM by construction actors in Indonesia is still low, the main challenge faced is the high investment costs of BIM applications, while time efficiency is the dominant benefit of using BIM.
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Al-Hammadi, Mohammed A., and Wei Tian. "Challenges and Barriers of Building Information Modeling Adoption in the Saudi Arabian Construction Industry." Open Construction & Building Technology Journal 14, no. 1 (2020): 98–110. http://dx.doi.org/10.2174/1874836802014010098.
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Background: The Building Information Modeling (BIM) revolution can provide a solution for problems in the Saudi Arabian construction industry and improve its outcomes. Though this technology is increasingly and rapidly adopted in advanced countries, developing countries such as Saudi Arabia and the Gulf Cooperation Council countries (GCC) are still in the early stages of BIM adoption. Objective: This study investigates the current state of BIM technology adoption by exploring and analyzing the critical challenges and barriers to BIM technology utilization in the construction sectors. Methods: The quantitative approach is adopted via a survey questionnaire distributed to participants in the field of construction projects in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry. A total of 228 questionnaires are collected and analyzed using the statistical packaging for social science software. Results: Findings show that several significant barriers negatively affect the utilization of BIM. The major barriers to BIM adoption are related to the lack of demand, lack of experts, and poor awareness of BIM benefits, which have relative importance indexes of (RII = 89.910), (RII = 88.475), and (RII = 87.130), respectively. Meanwhile, unspecified data responsibilities, difficulty of learning BIM, lack of data sharing, and sufficient current technology constitute the lowest-ranking barriers with their relative importance indexes of (RII = 71.704), (RII = 70.807), (RII = 66.413), and (RII = 65.874), respectively. Conclusion: The findings of this study are highly significant and can become more helpful and interesting if further research can measure the methodologies to implement BIM technology in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
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Coates, Paul, and Yusuf Arayici. "Optimization of the BIM Authoring Tool in Architectural Practice." International Journal of 3-D Information Modeling 1, no. 2 (2012): 30–45. http://dx.doi.org/10.4018/ij3dim.2012040103.
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Construction companies are facing barriers and challenges in Building Information Modelling (BIM) adoption as there is no clear guidance or best practice studies from which they can learn and build up their capacity for BIM use to increase productivity, efficiency, and quality. One of the key challenges in the BIM adoption is the ability of optimisation of a selected BIM authoring tool according to a company’s needs and requirements. This paper explains the approach for the optimisation of BIM technology selected in a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) project, undertaken between the University of Salford and John McCall Architects. The BIM implementation approach in the KTP used a socio-technical view that considered both the implementation of technology and its socio-cultural environment. The adoption and optimisation used the action research oriented qualitative and quantitative research for discovery, comparison, and experimentation it provided for “learning by doing.”
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Stride, Melanie, Carol K. H. Hon, Rui Liu, and Bo Xia. "The use of building information modelling by quantity surveyors in facilities management roles." Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management 27, no. 8 (2020): 1795–812. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/ecam-11-2019-0660.
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PurposeAdoption of building information modelling (BIM) in facilities management (FM) provides an information platform to store and exchange asset data. Quantity Surveyors, with cost management expertise, are increasingly involved in FM roles in the operation phase. However, no study has been conducted on how BIM may assist Quantity Surveyors when contracted in FM roles. This study aims to identify the potential benefits and challenges of using BIM by Quantity Surveyors in FM roles.Design/methodology/approachInterviews were conducted with eight professionals from an international built and natural asset design and management company and its FM business partner in Australia.FindingsLack of complete and accurate data was the main issue faced by Quantity Surveyors in FM. The benefits of BIM in FM were digitizing and storing asset information and developing a cost database that would be useful for Quantity Surveyors, whereas challenges included keeping model data up to date, cost, industry resistance to change and contractors' lack of model use.Originality/valueThis study contributes to revealing the niche adoption of BIM by Quantity Surveyors in FM and identifying the issues faced by Quantity Surveyors in FM roles using BIM. It contributes to the knowledge of BIM adoption in post-construction. Findings will be useful to develop strategies for adopting BIM in FM and supporting Quantity Surveyors' roles in FM.
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Ahmad Jamal, Khairool Aizat, Mohammad Fadhil Mohammad, Norfashiha Hashim, Mohamed Rizal Mohamed, and Mohd Adib Ramli. "Challenges of Building Information Modelling (BIM) from the Malaysian Architect’s Perspective." MATEC Web of Conferences 266 (2019): 05003. http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/201926605003.
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Malaysia is experiencing high economic growth which requires the construction industry to fulfill development demands. Building Information Modelling (BIM) had been widely publicized by the government in order to increase the industry’s productivity by instigating numerous initiatives aimed to spearhead its progression. In contrast with the aspiration, architects as key players of construction industry are still facing issues in adopting BIM into practice. Previous researches had broadly covered about BIM in construction industry, but few concentrations in specific to the local architect thus imposing gap of knowledge. In addressing the issues, the research aim to probe the current state of BIM implementation, primarily on the challenges that hinders its adoption. The BIM factors which covers people, process, policy and technology were derived and investigated through the use of 322 questionnaires distributed to architects at management and operational level. The study revealed the key barriers that contributes towards the problem is within the people factor, where majority highlighted the lacked of skilled and experienced BIM workforce which contributes towards steep learning environment as well as high cost of applying BIM. Consequently, several key strategic solutions had been indicated through both external and internal factors in addressing the challenge of BIM. Results suggested that there is a need of further support from the industry’s professional bodies, development of legal instruments, BIM enforcement, specific BIM education as well as BIM R&D programs.
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Shinde, Mr Rahul D. "Integrating BIM with Modular Construction." International Journal for Research in Applied Science and Engineering Technology 13, no. 4 (2025): 4902–13. https://doi.org/10.22214/ijraset.2025.69395.
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The integration of Building Information Modeling (BIM) with modular construction has emerged as a promising approach to enhance efficiency, sustainability, and cost-effectiveness in the construction industry. This study aims to investigate the challenges and strategies associated with BIM implementation in modular construction, comparing it with traditional construction methods. A descriptive and comparative research methodology is employed, utilizing primary data from industry surveys, expert interviews, and BIM model creation, alongside secondary data from literature reviews and historical project records. The analysis reveals significant challenges in BIM adoption for modular construction, including data exchange and interoperability issues, high initial costs, communication gaps, and resistance to new technology. Design challenges, such as limited flexibility, coordination gaps, and structural constraints, are also highlighted. Manufacturing and logistics challenges, including standardization, transportation costs, and site coordination, further complicate the implementation process. However, the study emphasizes the potential of BIM in streamlining prefabrication, optimizing logistics, and mitigating common project risks. Recommendations include investing in training and capacity building, promoting industry-wide standardization, and providing incentives for BIM adoption. The findings suggest that, with the right strategies and investments, BIM integration can revolutionize modular construction, leading to improved project outcomes and long-term sustainability. Future research should focus on the long-term impacts of BIM integration and its potential synergies with emerging technologies like AI and IoT in the construction industry
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Khalafallah, Ahmed, Noor Muntasir, Michael Gerges, Talib Butt, and Georgios Kapogiannis. "SLOW ADOPTION OF BUILDING INFORMATION MODELING: COMPARING VIEWPOINTS OF DESIGNERS AND CONTRACTORS." Emirati Journal of Civil Engineering and Applications 1, no. 1 (2023): 70–88. http://dx.doi.org/10.54878/0bza0439.
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The slow adoption of Building Information Modeling (BIM) technology poses significant problems for the construction industry in the Middle East. The root causes of this issue are purported to include a lack of understanding of its benefits and the existence of barriers to its adoption. This study investigates the slow adoption of BIM technology in the Middle East to identify solutions to facilitate BIM adoption and approaches by which stakeholders can transform to utilizing BIM. The main objectives of this research are to: (1) examine the attitudes and readiness of construction stakeholders for BIM, (2) investigate the extent to which there is a lack of understanding of BIM benefits, (3) explore the barriers that hinder BIM adoption, and (4) identify the solutions recommended by the industry experts to promote BIM utilization. The study also compares the viewpoints of designers and contractors to identify potential differences. A questionnaire survey has been devised to gather data from stakeholder firms and experienced BIM professionals. The results revealed that the viewpoints of designers and contractors generally align, except when it comes to recognizing a few benefits such as the generation of accurate and consistent 2D drawings, achieving greater predictability in project time, enhancing communication among project stakeholders, minimizing change orders, and mitigating redesign issues. Similarly, there was a difference in recognizing a few barriers, namely, the lack of skilled personnel and the cost of training existing staff. Furthermore, the analysis led to the conclusion that the most notable advantage of BIM is improved conflict detection, and the most significant barrier is the lack of BIM training. The research culminated in offering recommendations for addressing the industry's BIM-related challenges. These suggestions encompassed raising awareness of BIM as a robust design and construction tool, supporting construction firms for adopting BIM techniques, and identifying methods to streamline the implementation process within these firms.
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Munir, Mustapha, Arto Kiviniemi, and Stephen W. Jones. "Business value of integrated BIM-based asset management." Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management 26, no. 6 (2019): 1171–91. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/ecam-03-2018-0105.
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Purpose Currently, building information modelling (BIM) is largely seen as a 3D model, not as an information model or information management tool. This wrong perception of BIM and low interest in 3D asset management (AM) is one of the major reasons for the slow adoption by clients in the architectural, engineering and construction (AEC) industry. The purpose of this paper is to identify the techniques and strategies of streamlining AM systems for BIM-based integration, and how the information is captured from physical assets towards BIM-based integration for clients to derive value from BIM investments. Design/methodology/approach A qualitative case study strategy was used to study the strategic implementation process of integrating BIM with AM systems and the business value of BIM in AM by a large asset owner in the UK. Findings The paper identifies key strategies in the adoption of BIM-based processes by an asset owner, the implementation process, the challenges and the benefits attained. Several barriers were identified as the challenges of adopting BIM-based processes in AM: complexity and cost associated with BIM; irrelevance of 3D geometric data in AM processes; nature of asset ownership structure; managing the asset handover process; managing change within the organisation. Organisations will have to consider the following issues in streaming asset information with BIM: the development for a clear strategy prior to adoption; connecting the strategy to the business goals; and conducting the discovery exercise to identify organisational information needs. Originality/value The research addresses a significant gap in the development of techniques and strategies for asset owners to streamline BIM with AM systems and derive business value from such integration. The research context is a case study involving a large owner-operator in the UK that has been able to derive value from BIM systems in their AM processes. The key value of the paper is improving asset owners’ understanding of BIM in AM by demonstrating the implementation strategies, linkage to organisational objectives, challenges, value management process and business value of BIM in AM. Another contribution of the paper is improving the understanding of BIM, which is usually viewed as 3D models and that 3D geometric data do not have much value for AM tasks.
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El Asri, Hayat, and Laila Benhlima. "Awareness, Adoption, and implementation of Building Information Modelling in Small and Medium Enterprises in the Moroccan AEC Industry." European Conference on Knowledge Management 23, no. 1 (2022): 362–70. http://dx.doi.org/10.34190/eckm.23.1.359.
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Building Information Modelling (BIM) has gained widespread popularity over the past decade, mainly in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry. The adoption of BIM in developed countries is already regulated as opposed to developing and underdeveloped countries. This study aims at filling the knowledge gap as to the adoption and implementation of BIM practices in small and medium enterprises (SMEs), with a focus on the Moroccan AEC industry. The main goals of this study are 1. to determine the BIM awareness level and adoption rate, 2. to assess the familiarity level, 3. to establish the benefits, challenges, and prospects of BIM. The results of this study have shown that BIM awareness is high, but its adoption and implementation are not, though promising as it is exponentially gaining the attention of AEC practitioners.
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Kineber, Ahmed Farouk, Idris Othman, Ibukun O. Famakin, Ayodeji Emmanuel Oke, Mohammed Magdy Hamed, and Taiwo Matthew Olayemi. "Challenges to the Implementation of Building Information Modeling (BIM) for Sustainable Construction Projects." Applied Sciences 13, no. 6 (2023): 3426. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/app13063426.
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Successful concepts are adopted throughout the phases of the building lifecycle to provide maximum comfort and benefits to occupiers without compromising the function of such a project. Although there is limited information on building information modeling (BIM) execution in developing countries, BIM drivers have received significant attention from different researchers, but with a limited investigation into the influence of BIM barriers on such building projects. Our goal with this research is to identify and remove any challenges that may stand in the way of using BIM in developing country construction projects. To this end, a comprehensive literature search uncovered impediments to BIM implementation. To assess the relative importance of the numerous challenges to BIM mentioned in the literature, a survey questionnaire was distributed to a sample of specialists in the construction industry. Exploratory factor analysis (EFA) was used to classify these challenges, and partial least square structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) was created to bring attention to the most pressing ones in the context of BIM adoption. The results of this research will inform policymakers in underdeveloped nations interested in adopting BIM on the pitfalls they should avoid.
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Alshdiefat, Ala'a, and Zeeshan Aziz. "Crucial barriers of building information modelling (BIM) in the Jordanian construction industry." Global Journal of Engineering and Technology Advances 3, no. 3 (2020): 020–30. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.4467460.
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The adoption of Building Information Modelling (BIM) has become essential in Jordan to improve the quality and reduce the challenges facing construction projects. Many studies conclude that implementing BIM in construction projects across the global improves quality, minimises errors and reduces project costs and time. In Jordan, adopting BIM will not be easy or smooth as a result of several barriers. Thus, it is essential to identify the crucial barriers to the adoption of BIM in the Jordanian construction sector. Both qualitative and quantitative methods, i.e. interview and questionnaire techniques, were used to achieve this objective. Interviews were conducted at the first stage of data collection, and the results formed the basis of the questionnaire, which was distributed across the Jordanian construction sector. Content analysis was used to analyse the interview responses, while factor analysis, correlation and the Severity Index (SI) were used to analyse the questionnaire results. The findings identified sixteen barriers which obstructing adoption BIM in Jordan. The sixteen barriers were classified into four main categories, namely finance, communication, people and project procurement, with sub-barriers in each category which are related to each other in significant ways and which affect each other.
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Abhiram, Reddy Anireddy. "Integrating Building Information Modeling (BIM) in Cost Estimation: Assessing the Benefits and Challenges." European Journal of Advances in Engineering and Technology 7, no. 5 (2020): 125–29. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14512210.
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By confronting the cost estimation process within construction with the revolution in Building Information Modeling (BIM), manual, error-prone methods have been replaced with dynamic, automated solutions. However, such traditional cost estimation methods require manual input, static data and are prone to budget overruns and delays. Using real time data and automating quantity take off, BIM helps to increase the accuracy of the cost estimates, fully utilize resources and facilitate better collaboration between stakeholders. While these advantages exist, BIM adoption is, however, limited by challenges including high implementation costs, incompatibility interfacing among software's platform, and specialized training required. In this paper, an extensive review of BIM integration to the cost estimation process, along with the advantages and drawbacks are presented with case studies. Opportunities for eliminating adoption barriers and exploiting the powers of BIM to transform the quantity estimation function in the construction industry are proposed.
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Xue, Kai, Md Uzzal Hossain, Meng Liu, et al. "BIM Integrated LCA for Promoting Circular Economy towards Sustainable Construction: An Analytical Review." Sustainability 13, no. 3 (2021): 1310. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su13031310.
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Sustainable construction is widely regarded as one of the best decisions to reduce the environmental impact of the buildings. Numerous scientific efforts have been devoted to promoting sustainability by adopting different techniques such as life cycle assessment (LCA) and building information modeling (BIM). The recent circular economy (CE) agenda is prioritizing in different sectors including construction due to increasing concern on the materials efficiency and resources consumption. Therefore, this study aimed to identify the implications, considerations, contributions and challenges of BIM integrated LCA and the CE adoption in the industry by critically analyzing the recent literature. A scientometric analysis was applied to the selected studies to show the knowledge among BIM, LCA and CE relationships. With a comprehensive analysis of major challenges and opportunities of LCA and BIM for construction sustainability, key drivers for sustainable building design were identified and analyzed. A prospective integrated framework for CE adoption into BIM-based LCA of buildings and an evaluation method are proposed by analyzing the contemporary issues. It is believed that the analyzed critical issues, identified future research direction and proposed frameworks and this methodology should contribute to effective implementation of CE into the building for promoting sustainable construction.
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JUAN, Yi-Kai, Wan-Ying LAI, and Shen-Guan SHIH. "Building information modeling acceptance and readiness assessment in Taiwanese architectural firms." JOURNAL OF CIVIL ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT 23, no. 3 (2016): 356–67. http://dx.doi.org/10.3846/13923730.2015.1128480.
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Building information modeling (BIM) has received considerable recognition in the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry because it can potentially reduce costs and delivery time and improve quality. Conscious of the benefits derived by adopting BIM, the Taiwanese government is planning to enact a policy that would incorporate BIM-based e-submission into the Taiwanese building permit review process, revolutionizing the local AEC industry. Nevertheless, the effects of BIM application are unpredictable. The aim of this study was to investigate the current status of BIM adoption in 224 Taiwanese architectural firms, assess how accepting and ready the firms were to implement BIM, and create a predictive model that can be used by decision makers who are considering adopting BIM. The results revealed that approximately one-third of the firms surveyed had already adopted BIM-based tools. More than half of the firms were willing to use BIM-based tools to streamline the building permit review process; however, their willingness was strongly influenced by governmental policies, competitor motivation, financial incentives, and technological support. The challenges, problems, and opportunities related to adopting BIM were discussed. Lessons learned from the experiences of the Taiwanese firms may be useful to firms facing similar situations and challenges in other countries.
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Haziq Shamsul Anwar, Nur Muhammad, Wan Faida Wan Mohd Azmi, and Lilawati Ab Wahab. "Breaking the Barriers: BIM Adoption Challenges in Quantity Surveying Firms of Northern Malaysia." International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science VIII, no. X (2024): 427–37. http://dx.doi.org/10.47772/ijriss.2024.8100036.
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The Malaysian construction industry plays a crucial role in generating national wealth. To realize the vision of Malaysia as a well-developed nation, adopting technologies and innovations is critical for the industry, particularly as the country advances towards the Fourth Industrial Revolution (IR 4.0). Building Information Modelling (BIM) is one such process, supported by various tools, that significantly enhances construction project efficiency while easing the workload of industry professionals. As integral construction team members, quantity surveyors are poised to benefit from BIM in improving their cost estimation and planning processes. However, various challenges and barriers have hindered the full implementation of this innovation. The focus of this paper is to identify the barriers to BIM implementation within the northern region of Malaysia, a topic that has become increasingly relevant as Malaysia moves towards the Fourth Industrial Revolution (IR 4.0). Data collected from a survey of 22 QS firms revealed that the top two barriers are the high cost of operating BIM software and the high cost of training. Based on these findings, it is recommended that the government provide incentives to encourage QS consultants to invest in BIM technology.
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Farghaly, Karim, and Ahmed Nasr Hagras. "BIM and Asset Management (AM) Interoperability Towards the Adoption of Digital Twins." International Journal of Digital Innovation in the Built Environment 11, no. 1 (2022): 1–28. http://dx.doi.org/10.4018/ijdibe.294445.
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Digital Twin (DT) is seen as the new shift paradigm for digital transformation in the post-pandemic-built environment sector. Learning from the implementation of Building Information Modelling (BIM) for Asset Management (AM), there are recurring themes that the interoperability challenge is the key barrier to firstly overcome. The absence of a critical overview of issues and research related to BIM-AM interoperability, is hindering the achievement of sustainable and effective integration between the two systems. Therefore, the aim of this paper is to review and analyse the trends and overview of the BIM-AM interoperability publications, identifies and classifies the major research topics on BIM-AM interoperability and finally, proposes future research interoperability directions for DT initiative adoption. To achieve the research aim, a systematic review of the work done to achieve interoperability using a wide range of digital technologies published between 2010 and 2020 related to the interoperability challenges between BIM, and AM and real-time data sources was conducted.
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Megapathi, I. Made Agoes, I. Gusti Agung Adnyana Putera, and Nyoman Martha Jaya. "TINGKAT IMPLEMENTASI DAN HAMBATAN ADOPSI BUILDING INFORMATION MODELING PADA PELAKU PROYEK KONSTRUKSI DI BALI." JURNAL SPEKTRAN 9, no. 1 (2021): 1. http://dx.doi.org/10.24843/spektran.2021.v09.i01.p01.
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Many countries have established implementation strategies for the use of BIM in construction projects which have resulted in the widespread adoption of BIM. To catch up, the Ministry of PUPR has launched the Indonesia Digital Construction Roadmap 2017-2024 through 4 stages, namely the Adoption, Digitalization, Collaboration, and Integration stages. However, currently at the Adoption stage of the Roadmap, it is still focused on only a few PUPR infrastructure projects. This is due to problems such as the unavailability of policies and regulations for implementing BIM for the entire PUPR infrastructure sector, the lack of mastery of BIM from both Users and Service Providers, the project scale is not yet massive so that the price of BIM software is felt to be still burdening the Provider. This study aims to investigate the mastery of BIM through a study of the level of use, implementation, and identification of the dominant barriers to BIM adoption, especially for construction project actors in Bali. This research is expected to help construction industry practitioners to understand the challenges of BIM adoption in Bali. Data collection was carried out by survey method using a questionnaire. Respondents were selected using the purposive sampling method, namely experts in construction projects in Bali. The method of analysis is descriptive statistics which includes central tendency measurement, variability measurement, and the Relative Importance Index (RII). The survey results from all respondents showed that the adoption rate of BIM for construction project actors in Bali was 19%. Level of BIM implementation of construction project actors in Bali were 89% at BIM level 1 and 11% were at BIM level 2. The dominant obstacles in BIM adoption are the high cost of adoption, lack of experts, lack of government role in encouraging BIM adoption, difficulty changing work processes and there is no standard and protocol in applying BIM in the project.
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Gardezi, Syed Shujaa Safdar, Nasir Shafiq, Muhd Fadhil Nuruddin, Syed Ahmad Farhan, and Usman Aminu Umar. "Challenges for Implementation of Building Information Modeling (BIM) in Malaysian Construction Industry." Applied Mechanics and Materials 567 (June 2014): 559–64. http://dx.doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/amm.567.559.
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The construction industry of Malaysia is very dynamic in nature and the adoption of new technological advancements and construction methods has been a prime concerns for its key players and stakeholders. However, the adoption of BIM in such a dynamic industry is observed to be limited and its implementation has not been as successful as it should have been. The study focuses on the identification and prioritization the factors challenging the implementation of BIM in Malaysian construction industry. The data has been administrated through designed questionnaire by identifying the factors / barriers, by literature review, for implementation of BIM in construction industry. The prioritization of such factors is expected to help the major stake holders to address the issues according to their priority which will save lot of previous time and financial with smooth implementation of BIM in Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) industry in future project.
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DİMACULANGAN, Erold. "Issues and Challenges in the Philippine Construction Industry: An Opportunity for BIM Adoption." Bitlis Eren University Journal of Science and Technology 13, no. 2 (2023): 93–119. http://dx.doi.org/10.17678/beuscitech.1279862.
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The construction industry is widely regarded as the driving force behind global economic growth. The Philippines recorded a GDP increase of 11.8% in the second quarter of 2021. The construction industry is one of the main contributors, with a growth rate of 25.7%. However, the industry faces numerous challenges and issues, the most well-known of which involve the iron triangle of project management, attributed mainly to poor technology adoption, resulting in massive declines in productivity.
 Building Information Modeling (BIM) is a popular technology with proven benefits, as demonstrated by countries that have mandated its use. However, BIM is said to be in its infancy in the Philippines. Construction professionals have a low level of awareness, and BIM is primarily used by firms that are outsourcing their services for international projects.
 This study aims to identify construction industry issues and their degree of occurrence in Philippine construction. The study also seeks to determine the current state of BIM and identify the current BIM applications to resolve these issues. The study utilized a mixed-methods approach involving a literature review and a structured survey. Data analysis includes Cronbach’s alpha for reliability testing, descriptive statistics, the Relative Importance Index (RII), and Kendall’s W test.
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Tan, Tan, Grant Mills, Xiaolin Ma, and Eleni Papadonikolaki. "Adoption challenges of building information modelling (BIM) and off-site construction (OSC) in healthcare construction: are they fellow sufferers?" Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management 31, no. 13 (2024): 390–410. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/ecam-03-2023-0287.
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PurposeOff-Site Construction (OSC) has received much government and public attention during and after COVID. Building Information Modelling (BIM) is an initiative discussed widely to promote OSC implementation. Although many policy promotions have been published, there are many challenges to implementing BIM and OSC in real life and questions of whether they really offer value to healthcare design professionals. This research aims to investigate BIM and OSC to understand their commonalities and differences of challenges by collecting empirical evidence from China’s healthcare construction.Design/methodology/approachThis exploratory research adopted a mixed method with a questionnaire survey and interviews. A total of 261 questionnaires were received (with 183 valid), followed by 31 semi-structured interviews.FindingsThis research reveals that although both OSC and BIM face similar adoption challenges and suspicious attitudes in real-life projects, their challenges’ connotations and reasons are different. OSC faces scepticism for its customisation costs and technical constraints, while BIM is seen as limited in utility and complex to integrate. Highlighting these as socio-technical challenges, the research advocates for an integrated framework to effectively implement OSC and BIM, addressing both technical and collaborative needs in healthcare construction.Originality/valueThis research examines OSC and BIM within the context of healthcare construction, a focus that is relatively underexplored. The research provides a juxtaposition of the perceived and practical challenges of adopting these technologies, revealing a gap between the industry’s expectations and the current capabilities of OSC and BIM, thereby contributing to the development of modern methods of design in healthcare.
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Gamil, Yaser, and Ismail Abd Rahman Rahman. "Awareness and challenges of building information modelling (BIM) implementation in the Yemen construction industry." Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology 17, no. 5 (2019): 1077–84. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/jedt-03-2019-0063.
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Purpose This paper aims to investigate the awareness of construction practitioners of the adoption of building information modeling (BIM) and identification of the dominant challenges of implementing BIM in the life cycle of a construction project. Design/methodology/approach This study was sequentially conducted in the following in three main phases: a preliminary study of archival literature, where a rigorous study of the literature was conducted to identify the challenges of adopting BIM in the construction industry which was to be applied later to the challenges in the case of the Yemen construction industry; data collection, where data were collected using a questionnaire survey targeting 123 Yemeni construction practitioners working in managerial and technical levels; and data analysis, where data were analyzed using descriptive analysis by calculating the average index and standard deviations. The data were analyzed using the SPSS software. Findings The results show that the most critical challenges to adopt BIM are financial restrictions, lack of BIM knowledge, improper introduction of BIM concepts, lack of awareness of BIM benefits and no governmental enforcement. The study recommends policymakers and construction players to consider the challenges for a better introduction of BIM in the Yemen construction industry. Research limitations/implications This research focuses on the awareness and challenges of implementing BIM in the Yemen construction industry. Practical implications The findings of this study will help policymakers develop more constructive strategies to reduce the challenges and introduce governmental agendas towards the widespread use of the BIM concept and technology in the Yemen construction industry. The study suggested an in-depth investigation into the current curriculum in the Yemen universities and recommended the introduction of BIM concept in engineering courses. Social implications This study focused on the challenges of implementing BIM and the role of the social aspect in the issue. Originality/value From the extensive review of previous findings, this paper concentrates on the challenged to the implementation of BIM in the Yemen construction industry. There are lack of investigative studies that focus on the introduction of new technologies to advance the Yemen construction sector. Therefore, the findings help the authority to diagnose and address the sources of these challenges and introduce new solutions to the industry.