Research on the Risk Factors and Promotion Strategies of BIM Application in China

Building Information Modeling (BIM) is an emerging information technology tool and management concept in the construction industry, enabling the transition from traditional 2D drawings to 3D models. It helps improve efficiency and promote industrial upgrading in the construction sector. However, in...

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Main Authors: Chao Tang, Chuxiong Shen, Shuai Han, Yufeng Zhang, Yuchen Gan
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Published: MDPI AG 2025-07-01
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-5309/15/14/2421
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Chuxiong Shen
Shuai Han
Yufeng Zhang
Yuchen Gan
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Yuchen Gan
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description Building Information Modeling (BIM) is an emerging information technology tool and management concept in the construction industry, enabling the transition from traditional 2D drawings to 3D models. It helps improve efficiency and promote industrial upgrading in the construction sector. However, in actual project practices, the effectiveness of BIM application has not been as expected, and the return on investment (ROI) may even be negative. Through a literature review, we found that risk identification, correlation analysis, and risk assessment related to BIM implementation require further research. To better promote the application of BIM in the construction industry, this study employs relevant methods to analyze the risk factors of BIM implementation. Through the literature review, 31 BIM implementation risk factors were identified, and 24 major risk factors were extracted using the AHP (Analytic Hierarchy Process) method. The ISM (Interpretative Structural Modeling) method was then used to determine the interrelationships among these major risk factors, establishing a hierarchical model with seven levels. Through MICMAC (Matrices Impacts Corises-Multiplication Appliance Classment) analysis, the BIM implementation risk factors were categorized into three groups, and three-tiered response strategies were proposed at the industry, organizational, and project levels. By analyzing the main risk factors of BIM application in China’s construction industry and formulating corresponding response strategies to promote its successful application, this study contributes to the knowledge system. The findings also provide a reference for other countries and regions to clarify major risk factors and their interrelationships, thereby improving the effectiveness of BIM implementation.
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spelling doaj-art-7a6ff45550e34afcae8c623efeb014062025-08-20T03:36:19ZengMDPI AGBuildings2075-53092025-07-011514242110.3390/buildings15142421Research on the Risk Factors and Promotion Strategies of BIM Application in ChinaChao Tang0Chuxiong Shen1Shuai Han2Yufeng Zhang3Yuchen Gan4School of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan 430070, ChinaSchool of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan 430070, ChinaDepartment of Building and Real Estate, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong 999077, ChinaOffice of Strategic Planning and Discipline Development, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan 430070, ChinaSchool of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan 430070, ChinaBuilding Information Modeling (BIM) is an emerging information technology tool and management concept in the construction industry, enabling the transition from traditional 2D drawings to 3D models. It helps improve efficiency and promote industrial upgrading in the construction sector. However, in actual project practices, the effectiveness of BIM application has not been as expected, and the return on investment (ROI) may even be negative. Through a literature review, we found that risk identification, correlation analysis, and risk assessment related to BIM implementation require further research. To better promote the application of BIM in the construction industry, this study employs relevant methods to analyze the risk factors of BIM implementation. Through the literature review, 31 BIM implementation risk factors were identified, and 24 major risk factors were extracted using the AHP (Analytic Hierarchy Process) method. The ISM (Interpretative Structural Modeling) method was then used to determine the interrelationships among these major risk factors, establishing a hierarchical model with seven levels. Through MICMAC (Matrices Impacts Corises-Multiplication Appliance Classment) analysis, the BIM implementation risk factors were categorized into three groups, and three-tiered response strategies were proposed at the industry, organizational, and project levels. By analyzing the main risk factors of BIM application in China’s construction industry and formulating corresponding response strategies to promote its successful application, this study contributes to the knowledge system. The findings also provide a reference for other countries and regions to clarify major risk factors and their interrelationships, thereby improving the effectiveness of BIM implementation.https://www.mdpi.com/2075-5309/15/14/2421BIM implementationrisk factorsAnalytic Hierarchy ProcessInterpretative Structural Modeling
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Research on the Risk Factors and Promotion Strategies of BIM Application in China
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BIM implementation
risk factors
Analytic Hierarchy Process
Interpretative Structural Modeling
title Research on the Risk Factors and Promotion Strategies of BIM Application in China
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title_fullStr Research on the Risk Factors and Promotion Strategies of BIM Application in China
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title_short Research on the Risk Factors and Promotion Strategies of BIM Application in China
title_sort research on the risk factors and promotion strategies of bim application in china
topic BIM implementation
risk factors
Analytic Hierarchy Process
Interpretative Structural Modeling
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