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Babatunde, S O and Ekundayo, D (2019) Barriers to the incorporation of BIM into quantity surveying undergraduate curriculum in the Nigerian universities. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 17(03), 629–48.

Babatunde, S O, Ekundayo, D and Adekunle, A O (2019) Analysis of BIM Maturity Level among AEC Firms in Developing Countries: A Case of Nigeria . In: Gorse, C and Neilson, C J (Eds.), Proceedings 35th Annual ARCOM Conference, 2-4 September 2019, Leeds Beckett University, Leeds, UK Association of Researchers in Construction Management, 225-234.

• Type: Conference Proceedings
• Keywords: BIM, maturity level, consulting firms, developing countries, Nigeria
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• URL: http://www.arcom.ac.uk/-docs/proceedings/2b9da5b32a57434a6d149919833b1340.pdf
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  Although studies on BIM abound, but there is limited empirical study on the current level of BIM maturity among Architectural, Engineering and Construction (AEC) firms, particularly in developing countries. The purpose of this study is to assess and compare the current level of BIM maturity among AEC firms in Nigeria. The study adopted a literature review, a pilot study, and a semi-structured interview. A semi-structured interview was conducted on the selected AEC firms already using BIM. The outcome of a literature review identified four BIM maturity level namely BIM level 0, BIM level 1, BIM level 2 and BIM level 3 with their respective features for each BIM maturity level, which was used to develop a quantitative assessment tool. The quantitative assessment was used as a supporting tool for assessing the current level of BIM maturity among AEC firms and for comparison approach. The results revealed that Architectural firms were positioned on 2.00, which implies that Architectural firms are on BIM Level 2, Quantity Surveying firms were positioned on 1.02, which indicates that Quantity Surveying firms are on BIM Level 1. Structural Engineering firms were placed on 1.56, which connotes that Structural Engineering firms are on BIM Level 1, and Facility Management firms were positioned on 0.50, which signifies that Facility Management firms are on BIM Level 0 (out of four BIM maturity level). This study has both theoretical and practical implications. For instance, the quantitative assessment tool developed in this study would provide a useful guide for improvement by indicating “what” needs to be done by AEC firms to achieve higher BIM maturity levels. Also, this study could be used to benchmark similar future studies. This study has further contributed to the wider body of knowledge of process improvement in the construction industry at large.

Babatunde, S O, Ekundayo, D, Adekunle, A O and Bello, W (2020) Comparative analysis of drivers to BIM adoption among AEC firms in developing countries. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology , 18(06), 1425–47.

Babatunde, S O, Ekundayo, D, Babalola, O and Jimoh, J A (2018) Analysis of the drivers and benefits of BIM incorporation into quantity surveying profession. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 16(05), 750–66.

Babatunde, S O, Perera, S, Ekundayo, D and Adeleye, T E (2019) An investigation into BIM-based detailed cost estimating and drivers to the adoption of BIM in quantity surveying practices. Journal of Financial Management of Property and Construction , 25(01), 61–81.

Ekundayo, D O (2020) Quantity surveying education and the benchmarking of future needs, Unpublished PhD Thesis, School of the Built Environment, University of Salford.

Ekundayo, D, Babatunde, S.O, Ekundayo, A, Perera, S and Udeaja, C (2019) Life cycle carbon emissions and comparative evaluation of selected open source UK embodied carbon counting tools. Construction Economics and Building, 19(02), 220-242.

Ibironke, O T, Ekundayo, D and Awodele, O A (2011) A survey on the use and impact of information technology in quantity surveying service delivery in Nigeria. In: Egbu, C and Lou, E C W (Eds.), Proceedings 27th Annual ARCOM Conference, 5-7 September 2011, Bristol, UK. Association of Researchers in Construction Management, 433–42.

Mustaffa, N K, Isa, C M M, Ekundayo, D and Joseph, V R A (2022) Barriers and strategies for improving carbon emissions management approaches in Malaysian construction. Construction Economics and Building, 22(03), 99-123.