Keung, C C W; Yiu, T W and Feng, Z (2023) Building information modeling education for quantity surveyors in Hong Kong: Current states, education gaps, and challenges. International Journal of Construction Education and Research, 19(3), pp. 259-275. ISSN 1557-8771
Abstract
Rapid developments in building information modeling (BIM) are escalating the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry toward digital transformation. However, the lack of skilled BIM professionals is a critical issue slowing this transformation. Currently, few educational institutions include BIM topics in their curricula, especially those developed for quantity surveying (QS) programs. Moreover, the learning outcomes of BIM curricula may not meet the current industrial requirements. Thus, this study investigated the current states, gaps, and challenges of BIM education for QS practices in Hong Kong. This study conducted surveys to determine industrial requirements and a case study to examine the BIM curricula currently offered at Hong Kong educational institutions. The results suggest that the current BIM education for QS practices is in line with the pace of BIM development in the AEC industry. However, some advanced topics are not covered in BIM education. Additionally, the non-standardized BIM competencies to be attained by students lead to uncertainty and challenges in BIM education for quantity surveyors.
| Item Type: | Article |
|---|---|
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | BIM education; industry demand; multi-institution; quantity surveying |
| Index terms: | Hong Kong, case study, survey, surveying, program, building information modelling, quantity surveying, critical issue, learning outcome, transformation |
| Subjects: | business, health monitoring assessment and metrics, profession, information systems, data collection methods, risk assessment, Geography, student development, software systems |
| Topics: | Research Practice, Health and Safety, Risk Management, Education, Geographical Context, Digital Applications, Roles and Professions, Business Strategy |
| Descriptive scope: | 3 PCE |
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