MATEC Web of Conferences (Jan 2016)

Holistic BIM Adoption and Diffusion in Malaysia

  • Mamter Shahela,
  • Abdul Aziz Abdul Rashid

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/20166600094
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 66
p. 00094

Abstract

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Building Information Modeling is modeling technology and associated set of processes to produce, communicate and analyze digital information models for construction life cycle. Although many benefits can gain by the implementation of BIM, the pace adoption of BIM in Malaysia is still slow. There is an abundance of theories and models purporting to describe the drivers and mechanisms of how new technologies are adopted or diffused into a particular section of society or by individuals or stake players. In addition, many acceptance theories, which imply the adoption of new technologies and can be applied in every sector. This paper aims to present a review of the existing literature of BIM adoption and diffusion theory/model/framework in Malaysia. Researcher revealed the list of driven factors of Holistic BIM Adoption. In addition, it will deal with how to work effectively with groups that initially are relatively

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