Abstract
The aim of this paper is to explore the critical BIM adoption drivers across the Ethiopian public infrastructure construction sector. In this regard, a comprehensive systematic literature review was employed to identify potential BIM implementation attributes in developing countries and validated through a pilot test. Then, quantitative data was collected from experts working in various organizations using a structured questionnaire survey. A structural equation model was then developed based on five key BIM adoption constructs and 14 adoption drivers. Based on the path analysis, Application, Environment, and Project related factors positively affect BIM adoption in infrastructure projects, whereas Organization and Information Management are insignificant and negatively affect BIM adoption in the Ethiopian construction industry. The study highlighted key BIM adoption attributes that are helpful to enhance the overall project management performance in infrastructure projects. The proposed action plan is beneficial to various professionals, government, and stakeholders in an effort to improve the current level of BIM uptake in the horn of Africa. More so, the findings of this paper can be used to facilitate and promote BIM adoption in public infrastructure construction projects across the Ethiopian construction market.
Highlights
Amidst the current global construction trend, the topic of integrating information technology (IT) and innovations in construction projects has been the center focus of governments and professionals in emerging markets [1, 2]. ese technological innovations are able to improve collaboration among stakeholders and enhance the overall project management of construction projects [3, 4]
Research Design e purpose of this study is to investigate the critical building information modeling (BIM) adoption strategies that focus on public construction projects in developing countries. e empirical data was collected from professionals working in the Ethiopian construction sector and analyzed through structural equation modeling (SEM) (Table 2)
E current study aimed to investigate the potential BIM adoption attributes/drivers in the Ethiopian construction sector based on structural equation modeling. e result indicates that indicators such as Application, Environment, and Project related factors positively affect BIM adoption in the Ethiopian public infrastructure sector, whereas Organization and Information Management negatively affect BIM adoption in infrastructure projects
Summary
Amidst the current global construction trend, the topic of integrating information technology (IT) and innovations in construction projects has been the center focus of governments and professionals in emerging markets [1, 2]. ese technological innovations are able to improve collaboration among stakeholders and enhance the overall project management of construction projects [3, 4]. Known as BIM, presents ample benefits for practitioners and key stakeholders in the construction industry which invariably lead to improvements in project management efficiency and client satisfaction [6] Developed nations such as the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Hong Kong, and the majority of European countries are considered to be the pioneers of BIM implementation and integration in infrastructure projects [7]. Having seen the recent information technology developments and integration to the construction sector around the globe, the Ethiopian government understood the need for a major change in the current practices of the Ethiopian construction industry to cope up with these advancements In this respect, the Ethiopian government has introduced the concept of collaboration and capacity building schemes to advocate integration of major stakeholders and improve the overall project management performance of developmental infrastructure construction projects [27]. The regulatory body has been encouraging the adoption of BIM in different stages of the project life cycle [28]
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