Evaluating the Influence of Training on Attitudes to Building Information Modelling (BIM) Adoption in Malaysian Construction Industry by Using Extended Technology Acceptance Model (TAM)

Abstract

The adoption of Building Information Modelling (BIM) as technological advancement in the construction industry has become the main concern among its stakeholders. Research and expert advice have claimed that the BIM adoption rate can be increased by giving an in-depth understanding of the importance and benefits of BIM implementation. Training is one of the potential factors that could expedite the adoption of BIM. BIM training is a significant aspect in BIM implementation due to its role not only to expand the knowledge, but also as a means of facilitating BIM adoption. Therefore, the aim of this dissertation is to investigate the influence of BIM training on attitudes to BIM implementation among Malaysian construction players by using an extended technology acceptance model (TAM). The beliefs of ease of use, usefulness and employee resources were utilised as TAM variables for explaining the relationships between training variables and behavioural intention to use. In order to achieve this aim, an online survey was conducted among professional employees of government agencies. The findings demonstrated that extent of training was not related to TAM variables suggesting that a high amount of training would not positively affect the BIM adoption. In addition, TAM variables had significant positive relationships with behavioural intention to use. Finally, this study suggested the perspectives of ease of use, usefulness and employee resources should be taken into consideration by training organisers in organising BIM training in order to create an effective training that can facilitate BIM adoption.KeywordsBuilding information Modelling (BIM)BIM trainingBIM adoptionExtended technology acceptance model