The Factors Affecting the Implementation of Building Information Modelling (BIM) in Malaysian Construction Industry

Kho, Kai En (2023) The Factors Affecting the Implementation of Building Information Modelling (BIM) in Malaysian Construction Industry. Final Year Project (Bachelor), Tunku Abdul Rahman University of Management and Technology.

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Abstract

Building Information Modelling (BIM) is a rapidly growing technology that has become commonplace in the digital construction industry around the globe. BIM is a set of digital technologies used by Malaysia's Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) sectors to monitor the efficiency of construction projects. BIM also can accompany set of processes for developing, collaborating, and analysing building models throughout the life cycle of the project. The objective of this research is to identify the main benefits of adopting BIM in the construction sector. Besides that, this research will determine the availability of resources required to apply BIM in the Malaysian construction sectors. At the same time, the research also helps to evaluate the major obstacles to using BIM in the Malaysian construction sectors. This is aspiring to identify the digital transformation of the construction industry through BIM application in producing high-quality work while keeping time and cost in mind. The purpose of this research is to develop a conceptual framework for those involved in construction to use when making decisions about the construction projects. As a consequence, in-depth research was carried out using secondary data sources. Since Malaysia is getting ready to join the Industrial Revolution 4.0, the construction industry is required to follow up on technology that provides more advance to ease the progress of construction. Other than that, it will address the BIM software that is available to construction professionals, as well as the available resources for implementing BIM, such as the BIM Guideline, Technology, and Professional Support. Data collected through questionnaires that were self-administered and secondary data from a literature review were used. Finally, the research will highlight the limitations of research and makes recommendations for further research.