Abstract
The Architecture Engineering and Construction Industry (AEC) uses Building Information Modelling (BIM) to simplify and enhance sustainability in construction projects. The industry experiences difficulties in achieving project success globally and nationally due to insufficient planning. Technology is required to address this issue by incorporating it into the project planning phase. Therefore, BIM is considered the necessary tool to bridge this gap. This research aims to examine the advantages of implementing BIM during the project planning stage of construction projects. To gather data, a quantitative research approach was employed, and professionals in the South African built environment were surveyed using a questionnaire. The data collected were analysed using descriptive and inferential analysis. Findings from the analysis discovered that the top three measures to improve BIM implementation for project planning in the construction industry are competitive advantage, cost and time savings, and collaboration among AEC professionals. The research concluded that these measures could encourage the adoption of BIM among construction professionals in South Africa.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 32-40 |
| Number of pages | 9 |
| Journal | Annual Conference of the International Group for Lean Construction, IGLC |
| Volume | 31 |
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| Publication status | Published - 2023 |
| Event | 31st Annual Conference of the International Group for Lean Construction, IGLC 2023 - Lille, France Duration: 26 Jun 2023 → 2 Jul 2023 |
Keywords
- BIM
- built environment
- collaboration
- management
- project planning
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Civil and Structural Engineering
- Building and Construction
