The Adoption of Building Information Modelling (BIM): A Sustainable Approach to Improve the Malaysian Architecture Industry - Softcover

Ahmad Jamal, Khairool Aizat

Softcover

ISBN 10: 6139462339 ISBN 13: 9786139462339

Publisher: LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing, 2019

Synopsis

Building Information Modelling (BIM) had gained widespread awareness especially in the context of Malaysian Construction Industry. Numerous initiatives and policies initiated by the government and private body which aims to spearhead efforts and imposed significant impact on the progression of BIM to the industry. In contrast with the aspiration, the level of BIM implementation amongst architects are still lagging behind as only few architectural firms are presently adopting BIM into practice. The aim of this study is to address the issue of low BIM adoption among the architects by investigating primarily the state of adoption, challenges and drivers of BIM. The collection of primary data is quantitative in nature where a questionnaire survey was created based on the collection of secondary data obtained from the literature review. Although the usage of BIM is still infancy, most are aware of BIM and its benefits with several key challenges and solutions been identified. This study would provide the industry with invaluable insight regarding BIM adoption and serve as a critical reference in assessing the changes and effects of its progress in Malaysia.

Edition details

• Publisher: LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
• Publication date: 2019
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 6139462339
• ISBN 13: 9786139462339
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 104