Bello, A O and Ayegba, C (2025) Adoption of building information modelling for post-construction in Nigeria: Examination of barriers and strategies development. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 43(6), pp. 1501-1521. ISSN 2398-4708
Abstract
Despite successfully adopting building information modelling (BIM) for design and construction, its adoption in post-construction is critically lagging. This study aims to investigate the adoption of BIM for post-construction in Nigeria. Specifically, it aims to investigate the barriers hindering BIM adoption, propose strategies to facilitate its integration into the post-construction phase and examine the relationship between the barriers and strategies towards adopting BIM for post-construction. This study employs a quantitative approach to gather numerical data on BIM perceived barriers among International Facility Management Association (IFMA) members. The study also develops strategies from an extensive literature review and combines them with insights from preliminary investigation. The data were analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The top perceived barriers among the professionals are lack of BIM awareness, software availability issues and difficulties using new technologies. Institute training/workshops on BIM software for the professionals in the organisation, including BIM software courses in various related professional exams, and encouraging adoption of BIM from the grassroots, such as higher institutions, emerge as the top strategies. The findings further show a significant relationship between the barriers and strategies, emphasising the recognition that understanding barriers prompts the active development and implementation of strategies. This study holds originality in its examination of the relationship between the barriers and strategies associated with BIM adoption in Nigerian Architecture, Construction, Engineering and Operation.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | barriers; building information modelling; developing countries; post-construction; strategies; technology application |
| Index terms: | new technology, literature review, construction phase, integration, workshop, developing country, building information modelling, design and construction, statistics, Nigeria, investigation, strategy, implementation |
| Subjects: | organizational analysis, construction type, project delivery, data analysis and analytics, Geography, innovation and technology management, mathematical modelling, management, contractual arrangements, development economics, information systems, data collection methods |
| Topics: | Geographical Context, Digital Applications, Organizational Design, Business Strategy, Research Practice, Project Management, International Construction, Engineering Principles, Procurement, Construction Technology |
| Descriptive scope: | 3 PCA |
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