Journal
SUSTAINABILITY
Volume 13, Issue 16, Pages -Publisher
MDPI
DOI: 10.3390/su13168887
Keywords
building information modelling; drivers; structural equation modelling; Nigeria; project lifecycle; awareness
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This study empirically explored the impact of BIM drivers and awareness on the project lifecycle, with findings showing that BIM drivers have a significant impact on BIM awareness at the operation stage. The research contributes to knowledge in the field and can help industry stakeholders and government develop policies to increase BIM uptake in contemporary practice.
The Architecture, Engineering, Construction and Operations (AECO) industry is generally slow in adopting emerging technologies, and such hesitance invariably restricts performance improvements. A plethora of studies have focused on the barriers, Critical Success Factors (CSFs), lifecycle and drivers independently, but none have explored the impact of BIM drivers and awareness on the project lifecycle. This study empirically explored the impact of BIM drivers and awareness on the project lifecycle using Structural Equation Modelling (SEM). Initially, a conceptual model was developed from an extensive literature review. Thereafter, the model was tested using primary questionnaire data obtained from 90 construction professionals in Lagos, Nigeria. Emergent findings indicate that Building Information Modelling (BIM) drivers have a high impact on BIM awareness at the operation stage of the project lifecycle. The SEM model has an average R-2 value of 23% which is moderate. Consequently, this research contributes to the existing body of knowledge by providing invaluable insight into the impact of BIM drivers on BIM awareness in the project lifecycle. Knowledge acquired will help industry stakeholders and government to develop appropriate policies to increase BIM uptake within contemporary practice.
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