AHFE Open AccessStrategies to Improve BIM Usage Among Professionals In The Construction Industry
Abstract
BIM is an emerging technology in the construction sector used by construction professionals for the collaborative process of using a computer-generated model that manages information for the entire construction project lifecycle. This study assesses strategies to improve BIM usage among professionals in the construction industry. Structured questionnaires were distributed through systematic random sampling techniques to 70 construction professionals within Gauteng province in South Africa to collect data on factors affecting BIM usage among professionals in the construction industry. Data collected through the questionnaire were computed using a descriptive statistical approach. Through the use of a statistical data equation, a valid mean item score was determined in the study. The result of the study indicated that providing continuous training, BIM skills development programmes, Education of construction personnel, effective implementation of acquired BIM skills, and embracing the BIM requirements in the construction supply chain were the highest-ranked strategies to improve BIM usage among professionals in the construction industry. The study concluded that professionals in the construction industry should consider attending local and international workshops on BIM to better understand new areas in its applications for construction activities.
Keywords: BIM, Construction, Construction industry, Construction professionals
DOI: 10.54941/ahfe1005271
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