Challenges in construction readiness for BIM-based building projects

This study aims to investigate challenges in achieving adequate construction readiness for building information modeling (BIM) based building projects, using Malaysia as a case study. To achieve this aim, 20 semi-structured interviews with BIM professionals were conducted using the purposive samplin...

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Main Authors: Afiqah R. Radzi, Nur Farhana Azmi, Syahrul Nizam Kamaruzzaman, Mohammed Algahtany, Rahimi A. Rahman
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Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2025-05-01
Series:Journal of Asian Architecture and Building Engineering
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Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/13467581.2024.2343803
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author Afiqah R. Radzi
Nur Farhana Azmi
Syahrul Nizam Kamaruzzaman
Mohammed Algahtany
Rahimi A. Rahman
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description This study aims to investigate challenges in achieving adequate construction readiness for building information modeling (BIM) based building projects, using Malaysia as a case study. To achieve this aim, 20 semi-structured interviews with BIM professionals were conducted using the purposive sampling method. Then, the data were analyzed using thematic analysis. The study results revealed that the challenges can be categorized into two themes: BIM-related challenges and project-related challenges. BIM-related challenges include knowledge, infrastructure, modeling, adoption, and awareness issues. Project-related challenges include funding, communication, team management, cooperation, timeline, coordination, and change order issues. These findings imply that although BIM offers numerous advantages, its implementation introduces specific challenges that differ from those faced in traditional construction projects. These challenges often revolve around technological adoption, data management, changes in project workflows, and team dynamics. Therefore, investigating the specific challenges in BIM-based construction projects is crucial for achieving project success. This study adds to the existing knowledge by providing valuable insights into the challenges faced during the pre-construction phase of BIM-based building projects. The insights can be used to develop strategies for ensuring BIM-based construction projects are ready for the construction phase.
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spelling doaj-art-64f71beab63d4e22951b9c5dcc05ac812025-08-20T01:51:24ZengTaylor & Francis GroupJournal of Asian Architecture and Building Engineering1347-28522025-05-012431689170410.1080/13467581.2024.23438032343803Challenges in construction readiness for BIM-based building projectsAfiqah R. Radzi0Nur Farhana Azmi1Syahrul Nizam Kamaruzzaman2Mohammed Algahtany3Rahimi A. Rahman4Department of Building Surveying, Faculty of Built Environment, Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, MalaysiaCentre for Building, Construction & Tropical Architecture (BuCTA), Department of Building Surveying, Faculty of Built Environment, Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, MalaysiaCentre for Building, Construction & Tropical Architecture (BuCTA), Department of Building Surveying, Faculty of Built Environment, Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, MalaysiaNorthern Border UniversityUniversiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan AbdullahThis study aims to investigate challenges in achieving adequate construction readiness for building information modeling (BIM) based building projects, using Malaysia as a case study. To achieve this aim, 20 semi-structured interviews with BIM professionals were conducted using the purposive sampling method. Then, the data were analyzed using thematic analysis. The study results revealed that the challenges can be categorized into two themes: BIM-related challenges and project-related challenges. BIM-related challenges include knowledge, infrastructure, modeling, adoption, and awareness issues. Project-related challenges include funding, communication, team management, cooperation, timeline, coordination, and change order issues. These findings imply that although BIM offers numerous advantages, its implementation introduces specific challenges that differ from those faced in traditional construction projects. These challenges often revolve around technological adoption, data management, changes in project workflows, and team dynamics. Therefore, investigating the specific challenges in BIM-based construction projects is crucial for achieving project success. This study adds to the existing knowledge by providing valuable insights into the challenges faced during the pre-construction phase of BIM-based building projects. The insights can be used to develop strategies for ensuring BIM-based construction projects are ready for the construction phase.http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/13467581.2024.2343803building information modelingbimbuilding projectsconstruction readinesschallenges
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Challenges in construction readiness for BIM-based building projects
Journal of Asian Architecture and Building Engineering
building information modeling
bim
building projects
construction readiness
challenges
title Challenges in construction readiness for BIM-based building projects
title_full Challenges in construction readiness for BIM-based building projects
title_fullStr Challenges in construction readiness for BIM-based building projects
title_full_unstemmed Challenges in construction readiness for BIM-based building projects
title_short Challenges in construction readiness for BIM-based building projects
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bim
building projects
construction readiness
challenges
url http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/13467581.2024.2343803
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