Motivation Factors for Adopting Building Information Modeling (BIM) in Iraq

Hatem, Wadhah Amer; Mahde, Abbas; Abbas, Nagham Nawwar

doi:10.48084/etasr.1860

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“…Ngowtanasawan [ 109 ] focused on the architectural and engineering design industry in Thailand and divided the BIM adoption factors into technology and people aspects. Hatem et al [ 110 ] identified the motivation factors of BIM implementation in Iraq, such as contracting with international experts. Furthermore, Hatem et al [ 111 ] revealed the barriers of BIM adoption, such as weakness of the government’s efforts, inadequate knowledge about the benefits of BIM, and resistance to change.…”

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Investigating the Critical Factors of Professionals’ BIM Adoption Behavior Based on the Theory of Planned Behavior

Jiang

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In recent years, building information modeling (BIM) has been receiving growing interest from the construction industry of China. Nevertheless, although BIM has many foreseeable advantages, many studies claimed that these advantages have not been sufficiently achieved in practice at the current stage. In this circumstance, it is interesting to investigate what really drives the adoption of BIM. Based on Ajzen’s theory of planned behavior (TPB), a hypothetical model which involves nine latent variables is initially established. Then, a questionnaire is designed and distributed to the construction professionals in the Chinese context. After reliability and validity analysis, the goodness-of-fit of the initial model and the related theoretical assumptions are tested through structural equation modeling (SEM). Based on the modification indicators, a modified model is finally derived. Results show that economic viability and governmental supervision are the most critical factors that influence construction professionals’ BIM adoption behavior in China, sharing weights of 0.37 and 0.34, respectively, whereas other factors play limited roles in this regard. The research findings revealed from this study can provide insightful references for countries that intend to promote BIM adoption in a similar circumstance.

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Investigating the Critical Factors of Professionals’ BIM Adoption Behavior Based on the Theory of Planned Behavior

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“…use of relevant BIM software, including the learning curve to become competent in the use of BIM software, are not exempt from the list of BIM implementation factors [13,61].…”

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“…The cost of investment for staff training, software and hardware upgrades and continuous process improvements are also key factors extracted from the literature to support effective BIM implementation. The availability of qualified, skilled and/or experienced personnel for BIM operations and training on the use of relevant BIM software, including the learning curve to become competent in the use of BIM software, are not exempt from the list of BIM implementation factors [13,61].…”

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“…Studies have argued that adequate training and education of personnel would support knowledge and awareness of BIM benefits [55,58]. Moreover, flexible business models, openness to change from traditional working practice, accepting the application of BIM to support practice and productivity [61] and client requests and demand for BIM are crucial factors. Moreover, government policy to support enforcement, a conservative approach to penalties [59] and an accelerated learning curve to adapting to new technologies [56] are all factors to consider when supporting effective BIM implementations.…”

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BIM for Deconstruction: An Interpretive Structural Model of Factors Influencing Implementation

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Transitioning from demolition to deconstruction practices for end-of-life performances is gaining increasing attention following the need for the construction industry to minimise construction and demolition waste. Building information modelling (BIM) presents an opportunity for sustainable deconstruction. However, the notion of BIM for deconstruction (BIMfD) is still in its infancy in the United Kingdom. Although a few studies on BIMfD are evident, a focus on identifying the underlying factors necessary for successful implementation of BIMfD is lacking. The purpose of this study was to identify and analyse the underlying factors necessary for BIMfD implementation in the UK construction industry. It employed a four-stage research design. The reviewed literature explored extant views on BIM implementation factors to identify an initial list of possible factors influencing BIMfD implementation. Subsequently, a mix of questionnaire, focus group discussions and structured interviews were employed at various stages to refine and contextualise 15 factors necessary for BIMfD implementation in the UK construction industry. The contextual interrelationships among the factors were evaluated using interpretive structured modelling (ISM). This evaluation culminated in a BIMfD implementation factor model. The findings identified BIMfD experts, responsiveness of business models to innovative practices and industry’s acceptance to embrace change as the principal factors influencing BIMfD implementation in the UK. The implications of the findings attest that BIMfD experts and advisors must champion the adoption and implementation of BIMfD in the UK and business models need to become more responsive to accommodate BIMfD innovative practices. A BIMfD framework was conceptualised. Even though the BIMfD framework was designed from the UK perspective, the global construction industry can leverage the outcomes of this study. This paper, therefore, brings to the fore, a hierarchical BIMfD implementation factor model to support improved deconstruction practices in the construction industry.

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“…The high energy demand is due to the large buildings (passenger lounges and nonpassenger spaces) equipped with heating and air conditioning systems. Lighting equipment, electricity, and energy needs of the many facilities located in the airport area [27]. Air conditioning systems account for a significant portion of the airport's energy consumption.…”

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Utilize BIM Technology for Achiveing Sustainable Passengers Terminal in Baghdad International Airport

Kareem

Abbas

Zehawi

2021

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The construction of airport infrastructures usually consumes huge amount of energy. In fact, the airport buildings are among the largest energy consumers entities due to their huge size and special operation pattern as well as their unique configuration that facilitate the large number of accommodated passengers. Despite the local energy shortage in Iraq in the last two decades, there is a quite scarce number of researches that deal with sustainable airport buildings. The aim of this research is to analyze the terminal building in Baghdad International Airport in order to find out the best set of modifications that result in an optimal energy consumption and least carbon dioxide emissions. The analysis was conducted by the use of Building Information Modelling (BIM) technology and the associated programs such as; Auto desk Revit 2021 and Auto desk Insight 360, in order to determine the optimal strategies by which the most applicable alternative construction materials and procedures are considered in order to obtain an environmentally and economically sustainable airport terminal buildings. By applying this analysis on Nineveh terminal building in Baghdad International Airport revealed that many alternatives are capable of making tangible reduction in the Energy Use Intensity (EUI). Such reductions are noticed when altering, in the optimum manner, the windows configurations in terms of size, glazing type, and shadings. The alteration of construction materials for walls and roofs also reduces the EUI. It was also found out that the change in lighting control systems and lighting efficiency may reduce EUI. But the major impact could be resulted when altering the Heating/Ventilating/ Air conditioning Systems (HVAC) in the optimum manner which reduces the EUI by 67.15kw/m2/year, and the proper use of photovoltaic panels which provides a sustainable electricity and reduces EUI by 57.08 kWh/m2/year. Accordingly; in the quest of the best procedure to develop a sustainable terminal building, it is highly recommended to alter the HVAC systems and the utilization of the photovoltaic panels on rooftops.

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Motivation Factors for Adopting Building Information Modeling (BIM) in Iraq

Cited by 15 publications

References 14 publications

Investigating the Critical Factors of Professionals’ BIM Adoption Behavior Based on the Theory of Planned Behavior

Investigating the Critical Factors of Professionals’ BIM Adoption Behavior Based on the Theory of Planned Behavior

BIM for Deconstruction: An Interpretive Structural Model of Factors Influencing Implementation

Utilize BIM Technology for Achiveing Sustainable Passengers Terminal in Baghdad International Airport

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