Toyin, J O and Mewomo, M C (2022) Building information modelling core competencies expected of construction management graduates: A Nigerian construction industry case study. In: Tutesigensi, A and Neilson, C J (eds.) Proceedings of 38th Annual ARCOM Conference, 5-7 September 2022, Glasgow Caledonian University, Glasgow, UK.
Abstract
Building Information Modelling (BIM) has been in existence since the 3rd industrial revolution phase. Most literature indicates its low usage in developing countries despite its great benefits. Moreover, the construction industry is still faced with getting knowledgeable professionals and graduates who understand the BIM model's integration and application. Thus, a need to employ construction management graduates (CMG) who possess substantial competencies in this regard. Therefore, this study investigates the expected BIM core competencies (EBCC) of CMG. 13 variables were obtained through review. Primary data was sourced through google form using a snowballing technique. 350 valid responses were obtained. Results found that all 13 variables were enormously significant: with RII values ranging from 0.88 to 0.93. ANOVA/KW reveal no notable difference between the perspectives of the three respondent groups. However; 7 EBCCs were ranked as the most important. This study will contribute to the body of BIM knowledge and innovative competencies expected of CMG.
| Item Type: | Conference Paper (Paper) |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | BIM; client; core competencies; construction industry; Nigeria |
| Index terms: | Nigeria, developing country, building information modelling, case study, construction industry, integration |
| Subjects: | data collection methods, industry analysis, information systems, organizational analysis, Geography, development economics |
| Topics: | International Construction, Digital Applications, Organizational Design, Research Practice, Geographical Context |
| Descriptive scope: | 4 PCTE |
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