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This study investigated factors affecting Building Information Modelling (BIM) usage in the building services industry in Abuja, Nigeria. Recognising a global trend towards digitalisation, the research aimed to understand why BIM's practical implementation remains limited despite high awareness. A mixed-methods approach, surveying 265 professionals, found steady BIM adoption in areas like 3D modelling, clash detection, and project coordination. However, its use in cost estimation, facility management, and across the entire project lifecycle is limited, suggesting partial adoption that reduces potential benefits. The study concluded that while professionals have high BIM awareness, practical usage and formal training are inadequate, with many lacking access to structured training and real-life project experience.
Understanding the barriers to BIM adoption in Abuja's construction sector is crucial for improving efficiency, integration, and sustainability. Addressing these gaps can help the industry fully leverage digital tools, leading to better project outcomes and economic growth.
The findings highlight a need for enhanced training programmes and policy development to boost BIM adoption. This creates opportunities for educational institutions and professional bodies to offer structured BIM training and workshops. Software developers could also tailor tools for the Nigerian market, while regulatory agencies could implement policies mandating BIM use in public projects, driving market demand for BIM services and expertise. This is early-stage research identifying market gaps and policy needs.
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This study investigated the factors affecting Building Information Modelling (BIM) usage in the building services industry in Abuja, Nigeria.Recognizing the global trend toward digitalization in construction, the research aimed to uncover why, despite high awareness of BIM, its practical implementation remains limited in Abuja.A mixed-methods design was employed, combining quantitative data from a structured questionnaire with qualitative insights from in-depth interviews.The study sampled 265 professionals-including architects, engineers, contractors, and other construction experts-using stratified random sampling from a total population of 5,137.Data were collected on various dimensions such as financial constraints, technical expertise, regulatory support, and overall awareness of BIM.The instrument, validated by expert review and pilot-tested (Cronbach's alpha = 0.87), ensured reliable measurement of the constructs.Findings reveal that BIM adoption is progressing steadily in the building industry, particularly in areas such as 3D modelling, clash detection, and project coordination.However, the usage of BIM in cost estimation, facility management, and throughout the entire project lifecycle remains limited.This reflects a partial adoption of BIM practices, which may reduce its potential benefits in terms of efficiency, integration, and sustainability in construction projects.The study further concludes that although there is a high level of awareness of BIM among professionals, practical usage and formal training remain inadequate.Many professionals are knowledgeable about BIM concepts but lack access to structured training and real-life project experience using BIM tools.The study recommended that the Nigerian government, through regulatory agencies such as the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) and the Architects Registration Council of Nigeria (ARCON), develop and enforce policies that mandate the use of BIM in public projects.A clear national BIM strategy will provide direction, compliance standards, and deadlines for implementation across the industry; Professional bodies, educational institutions, and construction firms should provide regular training, seminars, and workshops on BIM tools and workflows.This will enhance both theoretical and practical competencies and bridge the skills gap among professionals.
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DOI: 10.55248/gengpi.6.0925.3255
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