BIM and the Future of Construction-Are Professionals Ready?

• Author(s): Christopher Chidi Belonwu
• Paper ID: 1707730
• Page: 61-66
• Published Date: 03-04-2025
• Published In: Iconic Research And Engineering Journals
• Publisher: IRE Journals
• e-ISSN: 2456-8880
• Volume/Issue: Volume 8 Issue 10 April-2025

Abstract

This work assessed the readiness of professionals for the adoption of Building Information Modeling in Nigeria. 350 questionnaires were distributed to respondents that were carefully selected based on their knowledge of BIM while 250 were returned and used for the study. Percentage frequency, Standard deviation, and mean score SPSS were used for the analysis. The result shows that although respondents possess knowledge of BIM but their readiness was low (0.12>0.05). However, the professionals understand it involves new methods and approaches which is different from the traditional ways of operation (mean=3.91, RII = 77.20%). Therefore, this study recommends the training of professionals to further get them ready for the future.

Keywords

Building Information Modeling, Professionals, Construction, Virtual Construction, Architecture, Engineering and Construction.

Citations

IRE Journals:
Christopher Chidi Belonwu "BIM and the Future of Construction-Are Professionals Ready?" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals Volume 8 Issue 10 2025 Page 61-66

IEEE:
Christopher Chidi Belonwu "BIM and the Future of Construction-Are Professionals Ready?" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals, 8(10)