BIM Benefits in Sustainable Building Projects and Barriers of BIM Adoption in the Malaysian Construction Industry

Nik, Yoke You (2023) BIM Benefits in Sustainable Building Projects and Barriers of BIM Adoption in the Malaysian Construction Industry. Final Year Project (Bachelor), Tunku Abdul Rahman University College.

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Abstract

Sustainability has become a mainstream concept in the construction industry due to rising concerns that human activities are having a significant detrimental influence on the environment. In order to achieve sustainable growth, there are substantial hindrances to be overcomed by the Malaysian Construction Industry. Building information modelling (BIM) shows the potential to benefit the construction industry and its widespread adoption could have a significant impact on sustainability in a positive way. However, the adoption of BIM is still low despite it can help in enhancing the efficiency of sustainable building projects. The barriers to adopting BIM are also challenges for the stakeholders of the projects to improve sustainable goals. Therefore, the barriers to BIM adoption are crucial to be taken into account and mitigated in order to incorporate BIM more efficiently. Hence, this study is carried out to explore the benefits of BIM adoption in sustainable building projects, the barriers of BIM adoption as well as the strategies to promote BIM adoption in the Malaysian Construction Industry. This study used secondary and primary data to achieve the research objectives. Secondary data is collected for the literature review from various resources while primary data is collected through a questionnaire survey. The data obtained from the respondents were analysed using descriptive statistics of SPSS software with the aid of tables, pie charts and histograms. The results showed that BIM enable better collaboration and communication, real-time information update and reduce inefficiencies. While high cost, resistance to change and lack of expertise were the primary barriers of BIM adoption. Financial incentives provided by the Government, education and training as well as the Government mandates the use of BIM have been the top three measures to promote BIM adoption.