Modelling the Impact of Building Information Modelling (BIM) Implementation Drivers and Awareness on Project Lifecycle

Abstract

The Architecture, Engineering, Construction and Operations (AECO) industry is generally slow in adopting emerging technologies, and such hesitance invariably restricts performance improvements. A plethora of studies have focused on the barriers, Critical Success Factors (CSFs), lifecycle and drivers independently, but none have explored the impact of BIM drivers and awareness on the project lifecycle. This study empirically explored the impact of BIM drivers and awareness on the project lifecycle using Structural Equation Modelling (SEM). Initially, a conceptual model was developed from an extensive literature review. Thereafter, the model was tested using primary questionnaire data obtained from 90 construction professionals in Lagos, Nigeria. Emergent findings indicate that Building Information Modelling (BIM) drivers have a high impact on BIM awareness at the operation stage of the project lifecycle. The SEM model has an average R2 value of 23% which is moderate. Consequently, this research contributes to the existing body of knowledge by providing invaluable insight into the impact of BIM drivers on BIM awareness in the project lifecycle. Knowledge acquired will help industry stakeholders and government to develop appropriate policies to increase BIM uptake within contemporary practice.

BIM-based model for sustainable built environment in Saudi Arabia

“…Different sustainable design solutions can be implemented and easily traced in the BIM model. Furthermore, advanced visualization methods such as 3D renderings, green building construction animations, and solar studies can be carried out utilizing a BIM model (Azhar Frontiers in Built Environment frontiersin.org et al, 2017), (5 Ways Revit Supports Green Building, 2017) and (Olanrewaju et al, 2022). Additionally, BIM's "computation and analysis ability of the model to quantify savings and benefits" goes far beyond simply enhancing visuals.…”

“…With these advantages in mind, project members can create holistic system evaluations, address transdisciplinary problems, remove waste, and save costs. BIM is more than just a graphical tool; it is also a cohesive information modeling tool with the potential to favorably impact and influence sustainability, life cycle assessment, construction waste, rainwater harvesting, and energy efficiency (Langar, 2013), (5 Ways Revit Supports Green Building, 2017) and (Olanrewaju et al, 2022).…”

“…Azhar et al (2016Azhar et al ( , 2017) also examined whether LEED credits can be directly or indirectly prepared using BIM software and suggested that 17 credits and two prerequisites, which make up a total of 38 points, can be achieved by adopting BIM software (i.e., Autodesk RevitTM and IES Virtual EnvironmentTM). These include: four credit points in the sustainable site section; five credit points in the water efficiency section; one prerequisite and five credit points in the materials and resources section; one prerequisite and one credit point in the energy and atmosphere section; five credit points in the indoor environmental quality section; and one credit point in the innovation in design section (Wong and Kuan, 2014;Wong, 2015), (5 Ways Revit Supports Green Building, 2017) and (Olanrewaju et al, 2022).…”

Impact of the BIM system in construction management services in developing countries; Case of Turkey

“…Seyis (2019) specified the benefits, challenges and risks encountered during the transition to BIM in the AECO industry and prioritized them [18]. At the same time, studies have been carried out to determine the benefits, challenges, risks and opportunities of the BIM system in the construction industry in Egypt [19], Saudi Arabian [20], Pakistan [21], Nigeria [22], [23], China [24], Brazilian [25] and the Middle East [26]. In addition to investigate the adoption of the BIM system in several countries, there are also studies on the adoption of the BIM system by different services in the construction industry.…”

“…As to in the post-construction phase, the BIM system is rarely used. On the other hand, Olanrewaju et al (2021) [22] listed BIM awareness in the project life cycle according to the design phase, construction phase and post-construction phase, respectively. It is thought that the reason why the BIM system is used more in some phases is that it provides more benefits in those project life cycle phases.…”