Olufolahan Oduyemi
The application and barriers of BIM in sustainable building design
Oduyemi, Olufolahan; Okoroh, Michael Iheoma; Fajana, Oluwaseun Samuel
Authors
Michael Iheoma Okoroh
Oluwaseun Samuel Fajana
Abstract
Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to explore and rank the benefits and barriers (technological and non-technological) of using Building Information Modelling (BIM) in sustainable building design. It also employs the use of a design tool analysis of a case study using BIM compatible tools (Ecotect and Green Building Studio) to determine the environmental performance of a proposed multi-use building at Derby North. Design/methodology/approach: The paper explores the benefits and barriers of using BIM through a literature review. Regression and factor analysis were used to rank these benefits and barriers. A questionnaire was distributed to a sample of 120 practitioners with 69 completing the survey. Finally, the paper employs the use of a design tool analysis of a case study using BIM-compatible tools (Ecotect and Green Building Studio) to determine the environmental performance of a proposed multi-use building at Derby North riverside. Findings: The key findings of the statistical analysis indicated that professionals ranked the integrated project delivery as the most established benefit, while the lack of interoperability was ranked the greatest technological challenge. Only three of the attributes of non-technological challenges made statistically unique contributions, namely, training costs and software costs, client demand and potential legal issues. It was also discovered that BIM delivers information needed for environmental performance. In a forward-looking approach, the paper attempts to provide some recommendations that would encourage the continuous application of BIM in sustainable building design. Research limitations/implications: This paper does not cover all features of BIM functionality, as the scope of BIM is very enormous and the resources of this research were limited. Practical implications: The implication of the study is that it will assist in exploring and ranking the benefits and barriers (technological and non-technological) of using BIM while proffering recommendations for future use. This research will be of interest to industry practitioners and academic researchers with an interest in building information modelling. Originality/value: This paper contributes with new outlooks aimed at syndicating sustainability with environmental performance and adds to the limited empirical studies on the benefits and barriers of the application of BIM.
Journal Article Type | Article |
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Online Publication Date | Feb 6, 2017 |
Publication Date | 2017 |
Deposit Date | May 31, 2024 |
Journal | Journal of Facilities Management |
Print ISSN | 1472-5967 |
Publisher | Emerald |
Peer Reviewed | Peer Reviewed |
Volume | 15 |
Issue | 1 |
Pages | 15-34 |
DOI | https://doi.org/10.1108/JFM-03-2016-0008 |
Keywords | Benefits; Building information modelling; Barriers; Case study; Environmental performance; Derby north |
Public URL | https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/12021035 |
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