Facilitators and Barriers in Applying Building Information Modeling (BIM) for Construction Industry
Open Access
- 27 September 2021
- journal article
- review article
- Published by MDPI AG in Applied Sciences
- Vol. 11 (19), 8983
- https://doi.org/10.3390/app11198983
Abstract
The authors provide a holistic perspective to enhance BIM working environment for more efficient smart construction settlements. An in-depth survey with 40 questionnaires was distributed to 100 professionals in construction, design, engineering, government. Although 45% of the respondents have received a certain form of BIM education, more than 94% of the respondents have answered that there should be a formal BIM education. Both design and construction experts have reported that the biggest advantage of using BIM is in its error checking ability. It can reduce design errors and increase construction ability. More than 79% of the respondents agreed upon a proper compensation for BIM implementation. The majority of opinions have revealed that there should be an increase in construction and design fees. There are a number issues for a successful BIM application: (1) guidelines and details for BIM work and delivery; (2) more standardized BIM education; and (3) a proper compensation system for BIM work. The results show that BIM professionals are ready to adopt the consequences of using BIM, but administrative and institutional preparations are not available beforehand. There should be a higher level of regulatory concern and provision of administrative solutions for successful BIM applications.Keywords
Funding Information
- Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport (21RBIM-B158173-02)
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