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Building Information Modeling (BIM) in Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) Industry: A Case Study in Malaysia

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BIM is an intelligent model that triggers a different kind of design mindset, conduct and behaviour which emerged as one of the latest moderation of computer-aided technologies being utilized in Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC). The demand and global emphasis upon sustainable stressing and eagerness upon efficiency and cost improvements throughout project lifecycle inevitably necessitate BIM to be implemented within AEC industry. This paper therefore elicited an industry wide analysis in BIM adoption in Malaysia. The study aims to review current BIM implementation challenges in Malaysian AEC industry. Quantitative approach is selected for data collection. Questionnaire surveys were distributed to architects, engineers and contractors. The collected data is analyzed through Principal Component Analysis (PCA). The challenges factors are categorized into three (3) categories, culture, business and technology. It is found that cost factor, knowledge factor and stakeholder factor are the major challenges in Malaysia AEC industry. These establish result portrayals will ineluctably serve as a guideline for AEC BIM adopters to develop proper BIM execution planning, with equilibrium established between intended accomplishments and suitable solutions for the tailing predicaments.

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Acknowledgements

This research was supported by PAS grant, vote no: Q.J130000.2722.02K11. The authors appreciated the colleagues from UTM (Universiti Teknologi Malaysia) who provided insight and expertise that greatly assisted the research.

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  1. Department of Structure and Materials, Faculty of Civil Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310, Skudai, Johor, Malaysia

    N. F. Azmi, C. S. Chai & L. W. Chin

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  1. Department of Real Estate and Construction, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong

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    Isabelle Y.S. Chan

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    Weisheng Lu

  4. Faculty of Architecture, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong

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Azmi, N.F., Chai, C.S., Chin, L.W. (2018). Building Information Modeling (BIM) in Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) Industry: A Case Study in Malaysia. In: Chau, K., Chan, I., Lu, W., Webster, C. (eds) Proceedings of the 21st International Symposium on Advancement of Construction Management and Real Estate. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-10-6190-5_36

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