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Abdollah, S, Mohd Suhaimi Mohd, D, Othman, M and Norhanim, Z (2021) A mechanism for dispute resolution in the Iranian construction industry. Journal of Construction in Developing Countries, 26(1), 205-26.
Ali Hussein, K, Siti Sarah, H and Mohamad Fakri Zaky, J (2021) The influence of wind effects on architectural buildings heights in Iraqi residential buildings based on computational fluid dynamics simulations. Journal of Construction in Developing Countries, 26(1), 63-87.
Behzad, K, Sherif, M, Hassan, K and Sonia Lupica, S (2021) Formulating a strategic plan for BIM diffusion within the AEC Italian industry: The application of diffusion of innovation theory. Journal of Construction in Developing Countries, 26(1), 161-84.
Ebad Ur Rehman, K and Abdelhakim, M (2021) Mitigating disputes and managing legal issues in the era of building information modelling. Journal of Construction in Developing Countries, 26(1), 111-30.
Ensar, A and Selin, G (2021) Individual and organisational level drivers and barriers to building information modelling. Journal of Construction in Developing Countries, 26(1), 89-109.
- Type: Journal Article
- Keywords: building information modelling; construction industry; barriers; drivers; digital divide; questionnaire survey
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- URL: https://doi.org/10.21315/jcdc2021.26.1.5
- Abstract:
The diffusion of building information modelling (BIM) has remained slow and the search for a solution to the problems that prevent technology acceleration continues. Although there is strong evidence that user resistance is a major factor in delaying the adoption of new technologies, little attention has been paid to the drivers of BIM use in literature. Besides, majority of the studies on organisational barriers focus on large firms, despite strong emphasis laid on increased collaboration in the BIM. In the current study, the drivers of and barriers to BIM adoption and implementation are explored at both individual and organisational levels through a survey conducted on 905 industry professionals from the Turkish construction industry. This study further explores differences between groups of firm size in embracing BIM technologies to assess the extent and presence of digital divide. Results reveal that professionals place more value on performance enhancing factors rather than social influence for the adoption of BIM, indicating the role of improved performance as a driver for BIM. The most prominent barriers, on the other hand, appear to be related to the availability of expertise and skills, a problem that seems to exist not solely within companies but also further down the supply chain. Policymakers seeking to disseminate BIM use may address these concerns and consider these insights to revise policies and incentives.
Kimia, G, Mostafa, B and Mahdi, H (2021) Iranian bazaars and the social sustainability of modern commercial spaces in Iranian cities. Journal of Construction in Developing Countries, 26(1), 1-18.
Lee, Z P, Rahman, R A and Doh, S I (2021) Key drivers for adopting design-build in public construction projects: Malaysian perspective. Journal of Construction in Developing Countries, 26(1), 131-60.
Leshui, Z and Riza Yosia, S (2021) Emotional intelligence of local and overseas graduates in real estate industry in China. Journal of Construction in Developing Countries, 26(1), 185-204.
Nuru, G and Innocent, M (2021) Effect of the fourth Industrial Revolution on road transport asset management practice in Nigeria. Journal of Construction in Developing Countries, 26(1), 19-43.
Sunusi, B, Ahmad Hariza, H, Asnarulkhadi Abu, S and Nobaya, A (2021) The moderating effect of privacy in the relationships between residential livability and residents' life satisfaction. Journal of Construction in Developing Countries, 26(1), 45-62.