| Title | Measuring the Benefits and Barriers of the Implementation of BIM in Sustainable Practice in the Construction Industry of Saudi Arabia |
|---|---|
| ID_Doc | 33801 |
| Authors | Alghuried, A |
| Title | Measuring the Benefits and Barriers of the Implementation of BIM in Sustainable Practice in the Construction Industry of Saudi Arabia |
| Year | 2023 |
| Published | Sustainability, 15.0, 19 |
| Abstract | The construction industry of Saudi Arabia has witnessed notable innovation in sustainable practices in the form of building information modeling (BIM). Previously, a few studies dealt with either the benefits and barriers of BIM or sustainability. However, there is a limitation in these studies in terms of finding out the benefits and barriers of BIM in sustainable construction projects, especially in the context of Saudi Arabia. Therefore, the present study aimed to examine the determinants that impact the adoption of BIM in the construction industry of Saudi Arabia. A thorough examination of the existing literature was conducted in order to identify the various factors that contribute to the benefits and barriers of BIM. The research employed a questionnaire survey of 152 building engineering professionals from Saudi Arabia. The questionnaire's results emphasize the key factors that are essential for the implementation of sustainable BIM. Initially, barriers and benefits were prioritized according to the relative importance index (RII). In addition, the study utilized statistical methods to identify the top five barriers that were deemed most significant. The Cronbach alpha test confirmed the presence of a statistically significant level of consistency in the responses provided by stakeholders. Moreover, the Spearman correlation test demonstrated that there was no statistically significant variance among the groups in their responses. The results indicated that among the 28 benefit factors, "improving design efficiency (RII = 0.788)", "encouraging the use of energy-efficient clean technology (RII = 0.786)", and "promoting green building design, construction, and management" were the top three benefits from BIM implementation in sustainable construction projects. On the other hand, "recurring demand for increased resources, together with high costs (RII = 0.720)", "absence of a well-defined method for exchanging operational management data (RII = 0.713)", and "lack of skilled personnel (RII = 0.708)" were the top five barriers to the incorporation of BIMs in the sustainable construction industry of Saudi Arabia. This study can provide valuable guidance for policymakers in developing countries who seek to successfully complete sustainable construction projects by encouraging factors that drive BIM implementation and enhancing project performance through the utilization of the benefits of BIM. |
| https://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/15/19/14323/pdf?version=1695886548 |
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