Challenges and solutions to the adoption of building information modelling on construction projects in Nigeria.
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2022
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Oladiran O.J.
Ameh S.O.
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Nelson Mandela University, Gqeberha, South Africa
Abstract
This study investigated the problems and solutions to adopting BIM by construction experts in Nigeria. The objectives included identification of the challenges to BIM adoption and determination of important solutions. The Survey Method was used with purposive sampling to select 100 construction project experts in Lagos metropolis. The results show that the
topmost challenges to BIM adoption are non-enforcement of BIM applications by private clients; lack of professional bodies’ support; and absence of laws and policies. The most important solutions are standardisation by regulatory agencies and professional
bodies’ active participation. It was concluded that there are 12 key challenges and 15 important solutions
to BIM adoption in Nigeria. The
implication is that BIM adoption can be
enhanced if professionals are cautious
of these challenges. The study
recommends that measures should be
put in place to mitigate the challenges
through adherence to the various
solutions proffered in this study. This
can be achieved by enlightening clients
on the importance and benefits of BIM
applications in projects so as to gain
their confidence and support. The
limitation was inaccessibleness of
information on various stages of BIM,
which is proposed as a focus for future
studies.
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Oladiran O.J. & Ameh, S.O. (2022). Challenges and solutions to the adoption of building information modelling on construction projects in Nigeria. Construction and Human Settlements Management Journal, 2(2), 47- 58.