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Building Information Modelling implementation models in Thailand: Drivers, benefits, barriers, and lessons learned

Sierra, Francisco; Rodboonpha, Christayos

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Christayos Rodboonpha



Abstract

This study provides an overview of the typical building information modelling (BIM) implementation models in Thailand and a BIM implementation guide for contractors to avoid repeating common mistakes. Generally, BIM is used to produce a three-dimensional (3D) model, update technical drawings, detect clashes, quantify take-offs and create 3D visualisations. The study revealed that the main driver for contractors to use BIM is the request by Thai private developers to use BIM in more than 60% of large projects. In addition, the present study discovered that the main barriers to the implementation of BIM are the productivity of the projects, high initial investment, lack of knowledge and information available about BIM, lack of leadership from the government to promote the change, resistance to change of practice and the long adoption period. As a result, most contractors use BIM below its potential and receive only limited benefits. This study also recommends suggestions to minimise identified barriers.

Journal Article Type Article
Acceptance Date Sep 3, 2022
Online Publication Date Sep 3, 2022
Publication Date Jan 1, 2023
Deposit Date Dec 17, 2022
Publicly Available Date Jan 17, 2024
Journal Journal of Construction in Developing Countries
Print ISSN 1823-6499
Peer Reviewed Peer Reviewed
Volume 28
Issue 2
Pages 37-55
DOI https://doi.org/10.21315/JCDC-05-22-0091
Keywords BIM; Contractors; Drivers; Benefits; Barriers; Lessons Learned
Public URL https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/10256746
Publisher URL http://web.usm.my/jcdc/earlyView/jcdc-05-22-0091.pdf
Related Public URLs http://web.usm.my/jcdc/

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