Abstract
Building information modelling (BIM) has become a common denominator for information management, efficiency, collaboration, and productivity in the construction industry. The adoption of building information modelling has been assessed to be unequal in the construction industry the world over. It has been observed that developing countries are struggling with BIM adoption and are at a beginner stage in the process. Meanwhile, there have been different research efforts focused on advancing BIM diffusion in developing countries. This study focused on reviewing the research trend and knowledge domains of BIM research in developing countries. The study analysed scholarly publications from selected developing countries sourced from the Scopus database from 2005 to 2019; the study covered BIM research efforts since their commencement in developing countries. The study identified the different research trends and the current focus through visualisations using VOS viewer software. The most influential and productive researchers were also identified. This research contributes to the extant body of knowledge by synthesizing the state of the art of BIM research in developing countries. Furthermore, it provides the pre-COVID-19 BIM diffusion status in developing countries.
Highlights
Building information modelling (BIM) is the new yardstick for collaboration and value delivery on construction projects in the construction industry
This study mapped out BIM diffusion research efforts in developing countries via data collected from the Scopus database
This study adopted a user meta-model to map out the BIM research trends and focuses in developing countries
Summary
Building information modelling (BIM) is the new yardstick for collaboration and value delivery on construction projects in the construction industry. BIM was established to promote cost efficiency, reduce conflict, aid accelerated project completion, enable more efficient designs, and promote collaboration among stakeholders, among other benefits The adoption of this revolutionary technology in the construction industry has witnessed an upsurge in recent times as the UK, the US, and some other countries have witnessed a good level of adoption and implementation. Researchers have published on diverse BIM topics in many peer-reviewed journals, conference proceedings, editorials, book chapters, and books These scholarly publications focused on different topics directed at achieving BIM diffusion and implementation in these countries. It helps for the proper channelling of diffusion efforts to achieve optimal diffusion in developing countries
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