BIM Implementation for Construction Logistics Management (CLM) in Malaysian Construction Industry

Ng, Hon Woon (2024) BIM Implementation for Construction Logistics Management (CLM) in Malaysian Construction Industry. Final Year Project (Bachelor), Tunku Abdul Rahman University of Management and Technology.

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Abstract

The management of construction logistics at construction sites becomes progressively more intricate that arises with increasing construction volume. The emergence of Building Information Modelling (BIM) technology and information management process has been highly regarded as a revolutionary tool that enables collaborative and efficient design and construction processes. This is achieved through innovative 3D modelling software, providing open access to information, and promoting multidisciplinary integration. The most widely documented applications of BIM technology have been primarily in the fields of architectural and structural design, construction project management, quantity surveying, and sustainability. However, there is a significant limited of studies exploring the potential applications of BIM in the field of construction logistics management (CLM) in the context of Malaysian Construction Industry. This study aims to explore the implementation of BIM in managing construction logistic and understand the extent to which the BIM is being applied to logistics management in the Malaysian construction industry. The purpose of this paper is to identify the potential benefits and barriers of implementing BIM for CLM and investigate the strategies to increase the adoption of BIM in this context. The research utilizes a quantitative approach to collect and analyse data from a large sample size through a questionnaire survey. The collected data will be analysed using SPSS, including descriptive and inferential analysis, to identify trends, relationships, and patterns. The findings of this research will contribute to the understanding of BIM implementation in CLM and provide valuable insights for construction stakeholders in Malaysian construction industry to adopt BIM for CLM. The results will help inform decision-making processes, improve construction logistics practices, and enhance overall project efficiency and productivity. The key findings, contributions, limitations, and recommendations for future studies will be discussed in this paper.