Query: Building information modeling (BIM) in Malaysian construction industry: Benefits and future challenges

title: Building information modeling (BIM) in Malaysian construction industry: Benefits and future challenges
abstract: Building Information Modeling is an innovative technology coupled with process and human interactions. BIM has been used by the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry in developed and developing countries including Malaysia. The reason for having BIM in practice triggered by the Director of Public Works Department (PWD) in 2009; who urged construction companies to adopt ICT to enhance productivity and efficiency. This paper aims to explore the BIM implementation in Malaysian Construction Industry. A literature review was carried out to explore on existing BIM implementation that includes definitions, BIM applications, BIM benefits and BIM future challenges. The data collected from various sources such as books, journal articles, conference papers and material available on the Internet, which related to BIM. The review highlights on several BIM benefits regarding financial, better information, communication and coordination, respond to complexity, improved visual, improved sustainability, improved safety and also create service's or business's opportunities. Nevertheless, implementing BIM is not without challenges although it gains attention from many countries. Some issues regarding culture, technology, process and policy for the construction stakeholders, organizations and policymaker have been raised to take up the challenges for effective BIM implementation.

title: Building Information Modeling (BIM) Benefits and Challenges: Malaysian Construction Organization Experience
abstract: Building Information Modeling is an innovative technology coupled with process and human interactions. BIM has been used by the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry in developed and developing countries including Malaysia. This paper aims to explore the BIM implementation in Malaysian Construction Industry. This paper begins with a literature review and then reports on the findings of case studies of selected Malaysian construction organizations, carried out with the aim to explore on existing BIM implementation establishing on the BIM applications, BIM benefits, and BIM future challenges. The review highlights on several BIM benefits regarding financial, better information, communication and coordination, respond to complexity, improved visual, improved sustainability, improved safety and also create service's or business's opportunities. Case study findings indicate that the BIM implementation in projects are still limited and requires more efforts to be made if the construction industry wants to gain BIM benefits. The results also indicate that although BIM implementation is considered low in the Malaysian construction industry, the participants are in a consensus of the benefits from BIM implementation, similar to those found in the literature. These benefits agreed by the participants that BIM implementation is a positive way to enhance the task efficiency in project delivery and also contribute to the higher visibility of the project, together with time and cost optimization. Furthermore, in the meantime, the organization that has the knowledge and skills in implementing BIM could benefit the opportunity in getting the new job or projects as well as being hired as the service provider in the construction industry. Nevertheless, implementing BIM is not without challenges. The data analysis had identified several challenges in regards to the implementation of BIM, which are non technical (human and organizational culture) challenges and technical (technology) challenges. Thus, based on many future challenges for BIM, the Malaysian government and construction industry players need to collaborate and play their roles in supporting BIM development in Malaysia.

title: Challenges for Implementation of Building Information Modeling (BIM) in Malaysian Construction Industry
abstract: The construction industry of Malaysia is very dynamic in nature and the adoption of new technological advancements and construction methods has been a prime concerns for its key players and stakeholders. However, the adoption of BIM in such a dynamic industry is observed to be limited and its implementation has not been as successful as it should have been. The study focuses on the identification and prioritization the factors challenging the implementation of BIM in Malaysian construction industry. The data has been administrated through designed questionnaire by identifying the factors barriers, by literature review, for implementation of BIM in construction industry. The prioritization of such factors is expected to help the major stake holders to address the issues according to their priority which will save lot of previous time and financial with smooth implementation of BIM in Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) industry in future project.

title: Application of Building Information Modeling (BIM) in the Malaysian Construction Industry: A Story of the First Government Project
abstract: Building Information Modeling (BIM) is currently being used by the architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) industry in Malaysia. It has been introduced by the Director of Public Works Department (PWD) in 2007 to reduce construction costs and avoid design problems. BIM utilization in construction can detect any clash analysis during the design stage, improves efficiency of project scheduling, reduce costs and ensure high quality of the project as well as facilitate communication among construction players. Since it has been introduced by the PWD, several projects have been constructed and being constructed using BIM and one of the project is The National Cancer Institute (NCI) The project is owned by the Malaysian government. This paper discusses the application of BIM in the project, the first project launched by the Malaysian government. A literature review was conducted to explore previous BIM studies on the history of BIM, benefits and importance, barriers and challenges as well as existing BIM projects in the Malaysian construction industry. Furthermore, semi structured interviews were carried out with the client, consultant and contractor involved in the project. The interviews results reveal necessities and benefits of implementing BIM in completing the project. BIM is necessary for construction because its implementation can increase project quality. It is useful in assisting construction players to complete projects successfully. The results provide clear evidence of the effectiveness of implementing BIM in government projects. This paper can serve as a reference for critical studies of developing a strategy approach model for BIM implementation in the Malaysian construction industry.

title: The Potential Cost Implications and Benefits from Building Information Modeling (BIM) in Malaysian Construction Industry
abstract: The construction industry is classified as one of the industries with continuous hectic growing vis a vis its unique characteristics and uncertainties throughout the project lifecycle. One of the salient factors in guaranteeing a successful completion of project is integration and collaboration of multidisciplinary, especially the first tier of professionals from architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) sectors. Thus, the industry is embracing numerous advanced information technology approaches and concepts such as Building Information Modeling (BIM) which intends to promote full integration and collaboration among all stakeholders. Despite the advantages exemplified from this paradigm, the reluctance of implementation by the local construction industry remains as the strongest obstacle. Therefore, this paper aims to evaluate the workability and applicability of BIM in the Malaysian construction industry, in terms of its potential cost implication and benefits. To generate thorough and acceptable outcomes, interviews are conducted with the limelight shed upon the BIM related projects to depict the genuineness and reality portrayal, in terms of opted cost benefits elements. The data collected from the interview session are analysed by utilizing framework analysis approach. The results exemplified BIM implementation level in Malaysian construction industry in relation to its actual practices and cost benefits. A BIM reference framework is also developed to depict as a guideline for interested adopters to envisage effective BIM adoption planning and future forethoughts.

title: Application of Building Information Modeling (BIM) in the Malaysian Construction Industry: A Story of the First Government Project
abstract: Building Information Modeling (BIM) is currently being used by the architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) industry in Malaysia. It has been introduced by the Director of Public Works Department (PWD) in 2007 to reduce construction costs and avoid design problems. BIM utilization in construction can detect any clash analysis during the design stage, improves efficiency of project scheduling, reduce costs and ensure high quality of the project as well as facilitate communication among construction players. Since it has been introduced by the PWD, several projects have been constructed and being constructed using BIM and one of the project is The National Cancer Institute (NCI) The project is owned by the Malaysian government. This paper discusses the application of BIM in the project, the first project launched by the Malaysian government. A literature review was conducted to explore previous BIM studies on the history of BIM, benefits and importance, barriers and challenges as well as existing BIM projects in the Malaysian construction industry. Furthermore, semi structured interviews were carried out with the client, consultant and contractor involved in the project. The interviews results reveal necessities and benefits of implementing BIM in completing the project. BIM is necessary for construction because its implementation can increase project quality. It is useful in assisting construction players to complete projects successfully. The results provide clear evidence of the effectiveness of implementing BIM in government projects. This paper can serve as a reference for critical studies of developing a strategy approach model for BIM implementation in the Malaysian construction industry.

title: The cost benefits of building information modeling (BIM) in Malaysian construction industry
abstract: The construction industry is classified as one of the industries with continuous hectic growing vis a vis its unique characteristics and uncertainties throughout the project lifecycle. To march forward, the industry is embracing numerous advanced information technology approaches and concepts such as Building Information Modeling (BIM) which intends to promote full integration and collaboration among all stakeholders. Despite the advantages exemplified from this paradigm, the reluctance of implementation by the local construction industry remains as the strongest obstacle. Therefore, this paper aims to evaluate the workability and applicability of BIM in the Malaysian construction industry, in terms of its potential cost implication and benefits; with the objectives to examine the significances and relevant cost benefit elements of BIM investment in industry. To generate thorough and acceptable outcomes, interviews are conducted with the limelight shed upon the BIM related projects to depict the genuineness and reality portrayal, in terms of opted cost benefits elements. The data collected from the interview session are analysed by utilizing framework analysis approach. The results exemplified BIM implementation level in Malaysian construction industry in relation to its actual practices and cost benefits. This paper stressing on the preliminary stage of a research plan, aiming to comprehend the perceived value of BIM in the Malaysian building industry. A BIM reference framework is also developed to depict as a guideline for interested adopters to envisage effective BIM adoption planning and future forethoughts.

title: Building Information Modeling (BIM) Trends, Benefits, Risks, and Challenges for the AEC Industry
abstract: Building information modeling (BIM) is one of the most promising recent developments in the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry. With BIM technology, an accurate virtual model of a building is digitally constructed. This model, known as a building information model, can be used for planning, design, construction, and operation of the facility. It helps architects, engineers, and constructors visualize what is to be built in a simulated environment to identify any potential design, construction, or operational issues. BIM represents a new paradigm within AEC, one that encourages integration of the roles of all stakeholders on a project. In this paper, current trends, benefits, possible risks, and future challenges of BIM for the AEC industry are discussed. The findings of this study provide useful information for AEC industry practitioners considering implementing BIM technology in their projects.

title: Study on the Barriers and Driving Factors in Implementing Building Information Modelling (BIM) in Malaysia Construction Industry
abstract: The major focus of this paper is to identify the advantages, challenges and successful implementation strategy of BIM during the project life cycle in Malaysia construction industry. Building Information Modeling (BIM) technology is not new within the building industry, where the system helps to integrate the information throughout the life cycle process to create interactive. This dissertation aimed to develop a Rich Picture which provides details of the collaboration and implementation processes of BIM among the disciplines in Malaysian Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) industry. By taking a step further, this paper also critically reviews and analyses current BIM maturity level, benefits, risks and challenges, and software used by the Malaysian construction industry. This study was conducted through reviewing literatures and questionnaire survey to achieve the objectives. Questionnaires have been distributed to respondents from the construction in Malaysia including Sabah, Sarawak (East Malaysia) Microsoft Excel was used to analyse the data collected. The results reveal that the adoption of BIM in Malaysia is still relatively stagnant and low. Autodesk(r) Revit(tm) is found to be the most preferable BIM software and collaboration platform to be used among other BIM software in Malaysia. Reluctance in changing the existing work practice, cost to implement BIM, hiring and maintaining personnel with adequate BIM capacity, teamwork and partnership, lack of standard and incentive, interoperability, and reluctance from project stakeholders are discovered to be the key challenges faced by most of the construction company in Malaysia. The key benefits discovered are problem solving upfront, better visualization, better design solution, automated clash detection, reduction in change order and rework, and cost saving whereas, standardization advantages, Building Life Cycle Assessment benefits, the least experienced benefits are better planning in material on site and reduced wastage on site. Vital IT planning, updated technology and collaborative development from management would be the successful implementation strategies for Building Information Modeling (BIM)

title: A Framework for the diffusion of building information modeling (BIM) adoption strategy for the private client organisation
abstract: Despite being involved in the global industry and having endorsement from various governments on its advantages, Building Information Modelling (BIM) continues to languish and unable to attract a critical mass of adoption in Malaysian construction industry. Approaching the issue from the interrelated perspectives, this study sought to identify the common components (potential value, expected benefits and challenges of adoption) related to BIM adoption and to suggest diffusion of BIM Adoption Strategy in the Malaysian context. The sample was drawn from the Real Estate and Housing Developers' Association Malaysia (REDHA) listed members from 2012 to 2013. Questionnaires were sent to 925 real estate and housing developers and 152 were returned and analysed using the Rasch Measurement Model. Initially, the following five categories of adopters were identified: Innovators, Late Adopters, Early Majority, Late Majority, and Laggards. Other than that, the findings suggested that although initially there was some resistance, it would be prudent to assume that should there be systematic strategy to support BIM adoption, 58% of the clients' organisation had the potential to adopt BIM within 3 years. It was interesting to report that the ability to increase the turnover of the project has been identified as de facto for organisations to employ BIM into their work process. This study also found that lack of direction of BIM will grind for successful BIM adoption in Malaysia. Thus, to support the adoption, this study proposed a Diffusion of BIM Adoption Strategy framework. The framework consists of transformational, operational and human development strategy. The framework also offers a comprehensive deployment of strategies to ensure that rejection will not take place after the organisations have started to adopt BIM. With the right strategies which are implemented in the sound manner, this study believes that BIM adoption in Malaysia will be successful and at par with other early adopter countries.