Rogers, J; Chong, H-Y and Preece, C (2015) Adoption of building information modelling technology: Perspectives from Malaysian engineering consulting services firms. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 22(4), pp. 424-445. ISSN 0969-9988
Abstract
Purpose - Building Information Modelling (BIM) technology has been well received by the Malaysian construction industry, yet the adoption rate is extremely slow. Many areas of adoption issues and know how regarding BIM were investigated. However, no prior research has considered the perspective from engineering consulting services (ECS) firms. Therefore, the purpose of this paper is to explore the overview and adoption of BIM from the perspective of Malaysian ECS firms, with its objectives first, to determine the perceptions, barriers, governmental support and intentions in adopting BIM, and second, to identify the key drivers for adopting BIM within two years. Design/methodology/approach - The primary data were collected from focus group interview and questionnaire survey to achieve the first objective, and subsequently, the second objective was achieved based on Pearson relationship analysis. Findings - The results show that the firms have a concept of BIM that equates to industry authorities' norms; yet the lack of well-trained personnel, guidance and governmental supports were identified as the main barriers to adoption. Nevertheless, the firms were prepared to adopt BIM where market demands and competitive advantage were the main drivers to adoption within two years. Originality/value - A different perspective has been highlighted in adoption of BIM. It renders a new insight into the effective adoption and use of BIM from the ECS firms' perspective.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | information technology; malaysia; perception; surveys; construction management; information technology strategy |
| Index terms: | information technology strategy, focus group, personnel, interview, survey, questionnaire, methodology, information technology, norms, building information modelling, Malaysia, competitive advantage, construction industry |
| Subjects: | data collection methods, computing systems, management, research methods, Geography, market analysis, data management, sociology, industry analysis, information systems |
| Topics: | Digital Applications, Human Resources, Geographical Context, Research Practice |
| Descriptive scope: | 5 PCTEA |
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