Differential relationships in the BIM implementation process in a developing country: the role of essential BIM implementation strategies

Abstract

PurposeSome BIM implementation strategies are critical, while others are insignificant and ineffective in terms of lowering BIM adoption obstacles and promoting widespread acceptance of BIM in projects. The BIM literature has not provided evidence to support this claim or identify the fundamental BIM implementation strategies. This study filled this gap by identifying and investigating the effect of fundamental BIM implementation methodologies on the occurrence of proportional impacts between stages.Design/methodology/approachThe findings indicate a positive and crucial relationship between the stages of the BIM implementation strategies and the reduction of barriers (r = 1.79, z = 2.15), preliminary and sustained BIM adoption barriers (r = 1.53, z = 60.83), BIM adoption on projects and BIM-enabled integration and collaboration (r = 0.7, z = 2.74). This validates the model's hypotheses and demonstrates that the fundamental BIM implementation strategies will accelerate the reduction of BIM adoption hurdles. The impact, however, will be the same for both sustained and preliminary barriers. This implies that lowering the obstacles alone will not secure BIM adoption.FindingsThe validation of the model's hypotheses demonstrated that the fundamental BIM implementation strategies will accelerate the reduction of BIM adoption hurdles. The impact, however, will be the same for both sustained and preliminary barriers. This implies that lowering BIM adoption obstacles alone will not secure BIM adoption. This study proposes that BIM deployment tactics be carefully chosen in order to remove preliminary impediments, reduce barriers and energise BIM acceptance.Research limitations/implicationsIn line with the findings of this study, BIM adoption must be consistent and long-term before the benefits in project execution become evident and substantiated. The BIM abilities of project participants, the feasibility of BIM conventions and the proficiency of BIM supervisors may all play a role in this.Practical implicationsThis research implies a few approaches and tactics for implementing BIM in an efficient and beneficial manner. The study's findings imply that BIM deployment tactics should be carefully chosen in order to remove preliminary impediments, reduce barriers and energise BIM acceptance. It also explains how to structure BIM implementation strategies in developing countries. Another significant practical implication is the model's conclusion on the benefits of BIM adoption.Originality/valueThis study emphasises the significance of understanding the interrelatedness between the stages of the BIM implementation process in order to promote unavoidable and high-quality BIM adoption, as well as identifying the essential strategies that will guide policymakers and industry players in improving and pursuing successful BIM implementation. This study adds to BIM implementation theories by providing new information on the models, stages and interconnections of the BIM implementation process. However, the study could not identify the factors that impede BIM adoption despite the reduction in barriers and use of fundamental BIM implementation strategies.

BIM implementation model from the standpoint of concern-based adoption theory

“…Some BIM experts (Olugboyega, 2020;Olugboyega and Windapo, 2019) have tried to understand the CPs' concerns and intentions regarding their insufficient BIM capacity. Olugboyega (2020), for example, suggested a BIM implementation model for South Africa that emphasizes BIM capacity development, BIM motivations, BIM commitments, and BIM utilization as tactics for boosting BIM adoption in South Africa.…”

“…These worries are valid because BIM implementation extends well beyond promises and frameworks. The resources allocated to BIM implementation may result in economic liability for indigenous construction businesses and overburden the CPs (Olugboyega and Windapo, 2019).…”

“…1. Introduction BIM (building information modeling) implementation is the process of making BIM a formal or acceptable way to work in the construction industry (Olugboyega and Windapo, 2019). Zomer et al (2020) and Liao et al (2021) maintained that the best way to get people to use BIM is to require public projects to use it.…”

Multiple holistic case study of project-level building information modelling (BIM) adoption in Nigeria

“…This is a significant limitation because the status of BIM application in projects cannot be fully affected by the level of BIM maturity in the industry. The complexities and expectations of projects play a huge role in determining how the project stakeholders will deploy and use BIM capabilities in the project delivery (Olugboyega and Windapo, 2019a).…”

“…The strategic and contingent model of BIM application in projects, as propounded by Olugboyega and Windapo (2019a), addressed the flaws in the above mentioned model by providing measures for balancing BIM value, project characteristics and BIM application. The model (ibid) explained that BIM value and BIM effectiveness would be strategically achieved in a construction project by using appropriate BIM tools and processes for the project.…”