Implementation of Building Information Modelling Among Construction Professionals in Lagos State, Nigeria

Authors: *Kadiri, D.S., Uhunmwangho, E. And Oyewole, E.O.

DOI Info: http://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.21047419

ABSTRACT

Despite the global clamour for the uptake of Building Information Modelling (BIM), Nigerian construction professionals are slow in adapting to its implementation. This paper assessed BIM implementation among construction professionals in Lagos State, Nigeria with a view to enhancing its adoption. Structured questionnaires were administered on a random sample of 212 construction professionals comprising 47 Architects, 75 Engineers and 90 Quantity Surveyors. The professionals were accessed through the consulting firms of Architects, Engineers and Quantity Surveyors in the study area. The questionnaire elicited data on required skills, and software and facilities as well as drivers of BIM implementation. Out of the 212 questionnaires distributed, 157 were returned and used for analysis. Data collected were analysed using Mean Score and Analysis of Variance. Findings showed that computing, cost modelling and computer-aided design skills were mostly required by construction professionals for BIM implementation. The software mostly required by Architects, Engineers and Quantity Surveyors were Revit, Autodesk Naviswork and Cost X, respectively. Internet connectivity was the facility mostly required for BIM implementation in the study area while organisational skills and knowledge in BIM processes and technology was the major driver of BIM implementation by construction professionals. Consequently, it was concluded that BIM uptake was slow in the study area because of skill gaps and inadequate infrastructure.

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