Bim in Bangladesh’s Education System and Construction Industry: Adaptability And Benefits in A Developing Country Context

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10.2991/978-94-6463-478-5_24How to use a DOI?

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Adaptability; AECO industry; BIM; IR-4.0; TAM

Abstract

Since Building information modeling (BIM) was introduced in the global Architecture, Engineering, Construction and Operation (AECO) industry, especially in a large number of developed countries it has transformed their construction sector by offering cost-effectiveness, increased project productivity, improved collaboration, and sustainability. Last few years, Bangladesh’s AECO industry has seen rapid growth due to increased construction projects, development activities, mega-projects, and higher government and non-government investment. Yet, BIM has not been adopted in our AECO industry to taste its benefits. Integrating BIM into the construction industry and education system of a developing country like Bangladesh renders some formidable challenges. Here, we aim to compare anticipated and actual BIM benefits and challenges and also explore reasons why BIM has not yet been adopted on a large scale in the Bangladeshi AECO sector. A portion of this study is conducted by the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) to assess the perceptions and attitudes toward BIM by surveying and through a few questionnaires to the key stakeholders, educators, students, and industry professionals. A multimethodology is applied in the survey among university teachers and students, and expert professionals within the AECO industry of Bangladesh. It systematically evaluated the effect of the introduction and integration of BIM into the undergraduate syllabi of construction-related subjects considering student attitudes and assessed its efficacy to meet the demands of the upcoming Industrial Revolution 4.0 (IR-4.0) era. A significant portion of the respondents expressed varying levels of familiarity with BIM concepts. Notably, 74.2% knew what BIM is, but due to a lack of facility and proper education, they fell behind in learning it. Respondents highlighted factors influencing BIM acceptance, challenges, benefits, and adoption rates, offering valuable insights into the dynamics of BIM implementation in Bangladesh. The research provides an analysis of factors affecting BIM adoption, including client preferences, government support, training opportunities, and industry collaborations. “University collaborations for BIM programs” emerged as the top-ranked factor, suggesting the importance integration of BIM into the undergraduate syllabi of construction-related subjects in the academic institutions to alleviate BIM education. Also finds the necessity of arranging workshops, seminars, and relevant events for students and AECO professionals to promote BIM and increase its awareness. It is also found that if clients provide the initial investment in the planning and recommend making BIM a requirement for their projects to reduce cost and time will play a significant role. Findings will be further strengthened, if the decision-makers take swift action to align educational and learning techniques to meet the AECO industry’s needs and enable individuals to withstand in today’s technologically advanced world.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Abdullah Al Shanto
AU  - Asif Faisal Ananta
AU  - Miskat Rahman
AU  - Kazi Abu Manjur
PY  - 2024
DA  - 2024/07/23
TI  - Bim in Bangladesh’s Education System and Construction Industry: Adaptability And Benefits in A Developing Country Context
BT  - Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Civil Engineering for Sustainable Development (ICCESD 2024)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 314
EP  - 332
SN  - 2589-4943
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-94-6463-478-5_24
DO  - 10.2991/978-94-6463-478-5_24
ID  - AlShanto2024
ER  -