Abstract
Building information modeling (BIM) has received considerable recognition in the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry because it can potentially reduce costs and delivery time and improve quality. Conscious of the benefits derived by adopting BIM, the Taiwanese government is planning to enact a policy that would incorporate BIM-based e-submission into the Taiwanese building permit review process, revolutionizing the local AEC industry. Nevertheless, the effects of BIM application are unpredictable. The aim of this study was to investigate the current status of BIM adoption in 224 Taiwanese architectural firms, assess how accepting and ready the firms were to implement BIM, and create a predictive model that can be used by decision makers who are considering adopting BIM. The results revealed that approximately one-third of the firms surveyed had already adopted BIM-based tools. More than half of the firms were willing to use BIM-based tools to streamline the building permit review process; however, their willingness was strongly influenced by governmental policies, competitor motivation, financial incentives, and technological support. The challenges, problems, and opportunities related to adopting BIM were discussed. Lessons learned from the experiences of the Taiwanese firms may be useful to firms facing similar situations and challenges in other countries.
Highlights
Research related to building information modeling (BIM) applications have been explored widely in academia and architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) and facility management (FM) industries (Arayici et al 2011; Azhar 2011)
BIM can be used for several purposes according to various project phases, including visualization, drawings, and cost estimation at the planning stage; forensic analysis and conflict, interference, and collision detection at the design stage; code review and forensic analysis during the permit review process; fabrication or shop drawings and construction sequencing at the construction stage; and facility and maintenance management at the operation stage (Azhar 2011)
Architectural firms would be the first to be affected by BIM adoption because they are involved in the early stages of building projects
Summary
Research related to building information modeling (BIM) applications have been explored widely in academia and architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) and facility management (FM) industries (Arayici et al 2011; Azhar 2011). The current review process mainly involves scanning and converting documents into PDFs, which is time-consuming and complex. This traditional review process creates a heavy administrative burden and is inefficient in terms of project implementation. BIM can potentially facilitate information integration at different stages of a building project, thereby improving collaboration among architects, engineers, and contractors (Taylor 2007). This cross-organizational collaboration provides an opportunity for participants to share risks, incorporate new technologies and markets, improve colocation, and pool complementary skills (Harty 2005). After the technologies have been adopted, members must learn to use the technologies for crossorganizational collaboration and communication
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