A Mixed-Method Comparative Analysis of BIM Technology Adoption in China’s and Japan’s Construction Sectors
In Japan and China, the construction industries make significant contributions to GDP (gross domestic product). Due to different socioeconomic backgrounds, the construction industries in both countries face different challenges. Recently, Japan’s and China’s construction industries have been focusin...
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| description | In Japan and China, the construction industries make significant contributions to GDP (gross domestic product). Due to different socioeconomic backgrounds, the construction industries in both countries face different challenges. Recently, Japan’s and China’s construction industries have been focusing on the active development of BIM (building information modeling) technology. Recognized for its unique advantages, BIM technology is considered by both countries as an innovative tool that can be used to resolve industry bottlenecks. This paper presents a comparative study on the application of BIM technology in the construction industries of Japan and China, covering five dimensions: development status, policy framework, specific case applications, SWOT analysis, and awareness in higher education. The results indicate that BIM development in both countries is at a broadly similar stage. However, differences in their construction industries have led to distinct strengths and limitations in BIM application. China holds a comparative advantage in policy-driven promotion, while Japan excels in lifecycle management and operational sustainability. Nevertheless, BIM implementation in China tends to be formalistic, whereas Japan needs to enhance its efforts in BIM education. This study discusses improvement measures and complementary strategies based on these differences, aiming to address existing research gaps and underscore their significance in advancing BIM technologies as well as the construction industries of both countries. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-3cbf05f4536e4665b9fb228a62e1ed5a2025-08-20T03:16:47ZengMDPI AGBuildings2075-53092025-06-011513223410.3390/buildings15132234A Mixed-Method Comparative Analysis of BIM Technology Adoption in China’s and Japan’s Construction SectorsSucheng Rui0Koji Makanae1Jun Liu2Jianping Wu3Makoto Fujiu4Yuma Morisaki5Division of Environmental Design, Graduate School of Natural Science and Technology, Kanazawa University, Kanazawa 920-1192, JapanSchool of Project Design, Miyagi University, Taiwa 981-3298, JapanSchool of Environment and Architecture, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai 200093, ChinaSchool of Intelligent Construction Industry, Fuzhou Software Technology Vocational College, Fuzhou 350211, ChinaFaculty of Transdisciplinary Sciences for Innovation, Institute of Transdisciplinary Sciences for Innovation, Kanazawa University, Kanazawa 920-1192, JapanFaculty of Transdisciplinary Sciences for Innovation, Institute of Transdisciplinary Sciences for Innovation, Kanazawa University, Kanazawa 920-1192, JapanIn Japan and China, the construction industries make significant contributions to GDP (gross domestic product). Due to different socioeconomic backgrounds, the construction industries in both countries face different challenges. Recently, Japan’s and China’s construction industries have been focusing on the active development of BIM (building information modeling) technology. Recognized for its unique advantages, BIM technology is considered by both countries as an innovative tool that can be used to resolve industry bottlenecks. This paper presents a comparative study on the application of BIM technology in the construction industries of Japan and China, covering five dimensions: development status, policy framework, specific case applications, SWOT analysis, and awareness in higher education. The results indicate that BIM development in both countries is at a broadly similar stage. However, differences in their construction industries have led to distinct strengths and limitations in BIM application. China holds a comparative advantage in policy-driven promotion, while Japan excels in lifecycle management and operational sustainability. Nevertheless, BIM implementation in China tends to be formalistic, whereas Japan needs to enhance its efforts in BIM education. This study discusses improvement measures and complementary strategies based on these differences, aiming to address existing research gaps and underscore their significance in advancing BIM technologies as well as the construction industries of both countries.https://www.mdpi.com/2075-5309/15/13/2234BIMBIM toolscomparative studyconstruction industrypolicy frameworkSWOT-AHP |
| spellingShingle | Sucheng Rui Koji Makanae Jun Liu Jianping Wu Makoto Fujiu Yuma Morisaki A Mixed-Method Comparative Analysis of BIM Technology Adoption in China’s and Japan’s Construction Sectors Buildings BIM BIM tools comparative study construction industry policy framework SWOT-AHP |
| title | A Mixed-Method Comparative Analysis of BIM Technology Adoption in China’s and Japan’s Construction Sectors |
| title_full | A Mixed-Method Comparative Analysis of BIM Technology Adoption in China’s and Japan’s Construction Sectors |
| title_fullStr | A Mixed-Method Comparative Analysis of BIM Technology Adoption in China’s and Japan’s Construction Sectors |
| title_full_unstemmed | A Mixed-Method Comparative Analysis of BIM Technology Adoption in China’s and Japan’s Construction Sectors |
| title_short | A Mixed-Method Comparative Analysis of BIM Technology Adoption in China’s and Japan’s Construction Sectors |
| title_sort | mixed method comparative analysis of bim technology adoption in china s and japan s construction sectors |
| topic | BIM BIM tools comparative study construction industry policy framework SWOT-AHP |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2075-5309/15/13/2234 |
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