Building Information Modeling—Empowering Construction Projects with End-to-End Life Cycle Management

Ahsan Waqar; Idris Othman; Saleh Hayat; Dorin Radu; Muhammad Basit Khan; Teofil Florin Galatanu; Hammad R. Almujibah; Marijana Hadzima-Nyarko; Omrane Benjeddou

doi:10.3390/buildings13082041

Buildings (Aug 2023)

Building Information Modeling—Empowering Construction Projects with End-to-End Life Cycle Management

Ahsan Waqar,
Idris Othman,
Saleh Hayat,
Dorin Radu,
Muhammad Basit Khan,
Teofil Florin Galatanu,
Hammad R. Almujibah,
Marijana Hadzima-Nyarko,
Omrane Benjeddou

Affiliations

Ahsan Waqar: Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, Bandar Seri Iskandar 32610, Perak, Malaysia
Idris Othman: Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, Bandar Seri Iskandar 32610, Perak, Malaysia
Saleh Hayat: The University of Chenab, Grand Trunk Rd., Adjacent Chenab Bridge, Gujrat 50700, Punjab, Pakistan
Dorin Radu: Faculty of Civil Engineering, Transilvania University of Brasov, Turnului Sreet, 500152 Brasov, Romania
Muhammad Basit Khan: Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, Bandar Seri Iskandar 32610, Perak, Malaysia
Teofil Florin Galatanu: Faculty of Civil Engineering, Transilvania University of Brasov, Turnului Sreet, 500152 Brasov, Romania
Hammad R. Almujibah: Department of Civil Engineering, College of Engineering, Taif University, P.O. Box 11099, Taif City 21974, Saudi Arabia
Marijana Hadzima-Nyarko: Faculty of Civil Engineering, Transilvania University of Brasov, Turnului Sreet, 500152 Brasov, Romania
Omrane Benjeddou: Department of Civil Engineering, College of Engineering, Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University, Alkharj 11942, Saudi Arabia

DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings13082041
Journal volume & issue: Vol. 13, no. 8
p. 2041

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The construction industry has been significantly transformed by the implementation of Building Information Modeling (BIM), which has facilitated extensive project management capabilities across the entire life cycle. Notwithstanding its advantages, there exist certain limitations that hinder its extensive implementation. This study aims to investigate the disparities related to the adoption of Building Information Modeling (BIM) by conducting a thorough analysis of factors such as data interoperability, standardization, collaboration, skill gaps, and resistance to change. The data were collected through a preliminary pilot survey and a primary questionnaire. The collected data were then subjected to analysis using two statistical techniques: Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) and Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM). This study reveals noteworthy associations between the adoption of Building Information Modeling (BIM) and several crucial factors, including Continuous Integration (CI), Monitoring and Control (MC), Project Management (PM), Resolution and Performance (RP), Structural Management (SM), Sustainability Administration (SA), and Value Management (VM). This study provides valuable insights for professionals and policymakers, offering recommendations to enhance the implementation of Building Information Modeling (BIM) and advocating for additional research on complementary factors. Through the identification and subsequent resolution of recognized shortcomings, Building Information Modeling (BIM) can be employed in a proficient manner to augment collaboration, mitigate costs, optimize energy efficiency, and implement sustainable construction methodologies. The present study makes a substantial contribution to the progress of Building Information Modeling (BIM) adoption and the efficient management of construction project life cycles.

Published in Buildings

ISSN: 2075-5309 (Online)
Publisher: MDPI AG
Country of publisher: Switzerland
LCC subjects: Technology: Building construction
Website: https://www.mdpi.com/journal/buildings

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