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Afolabi, A, Oyeyipo, O, Ojelabi, R and Patience, T O (2019) Balancing the female identity in the construction industry. Journal of Construction in Developing Countries, 24(2), 83-104.

Amin, K F and Abanda, F H (2019) Building information modelling plan of work for managing construction projects in egypt. Journal of Construction in Developing Countries, 24(2), 23-61.

Elijah, O O and Oluwasuji, D J (2019) An evaluation of training needs of the nigerian construction professionals in adopting building information modelling. Journal of Construction in Developing Countries, 24(2), 63-81.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: building information modelling; construction professionals; facilities; skills; training needs
  • ISBN/ISSN: 1823-6499
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.21315/jcdc2019.24.2.3
  • Abstract:
    The use of Building Information Modelling (BIM), for construction processes, is on the increase across the globe. This paper aims at exploring the training needs of the Nigerian construction professionals in the adoption of BIM. The study was carried out through a qualitative research design and a structure questionnaire survey administered on selected construction professionals in Nigeria. A total of 285 questionnaires were distributed among the sampled respondents out of which a total of 212 (74.39%) valid responses were received. The data generated were analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The results revealed computing skill, cost modelling skill, computer aided design skill, construction technology skill, coordination skill as the most essential skills required for the adoption of BIM. On training method appropriate for BIM adoption, the results showed that organising regular workshop and attending related conferences on BIM, on job training/project-based training, including BIM training in firm's syllabus and hiring a BIM specialist for staff training as the most significant. Furthermore, internet connectivity, integrated computer systems and availability of BIM software were significant facility requirements in adopting BIM. The study provides information on the actual training needs and facilities required as potential for BIM adoption among construction professionals in Nigeria. © Penerbit Universiti Sains Malaysia, 2019.

Marzuki, P, Oktavianus, A, Regina, A, Hasiholan, B and Meifrinaldi (2019) Interface problems in change order-challenged projects. Journal of Construction in Developing Countries, 24(2), 1-22.

Mazlan, E M, Osman, M H and Saud, M S (2019) The level of competency knowledge in safety training among construction personnel. Journal of Construction in Developing Countries, 24(2), 157-72.

Meikle, J (2019) A response to george ofori's special note. Journal of Construction in Developing Countries, 24(2), 207-8.

Ogbu, C P and Asuquo, C F (2019) Taxonomy of indigenous construction firms in south-south nigeria. Journal of Construction in Developing Countries, 24(2), 189-206.

Ozumba, A O, Ojiako, U, Shakantu, W, Marshall, A and Chipulu, M (2019) Process need areas and technology adoption in construction site management. Journal of Construction in Developing Countries, 24(2), 123-55.

Rasli, N B I, Ismail, M R, Ramli, N A, Shith, S, Nazir, A U M, Yusof, N F M and Zainordin, N S (2019) Compliance of indoor air contaminants within the main prayer halls of mosques in malacca with malaysia's indoor air quality standard. Journal of Construction in Developing Countries, 24(2), 105-21.

Utama, W P, Chan, A P C, Zahoor, H, Gao, R and Zulherman (2019) Preferred entry mode choices and transformation of indonesian contractors' strategy in international markets. Journal of Construction in Developing Countries, 24(2), 173-88.