Assessing the Key Barriers and Benefits of BIM Adoption in Nigeria

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@article{1707745,
      author = {Christopher Chidi Belonwu},
      title = {Assessing the Key Barriers and Benefits of BIM Adoption in Nigeria},
      journal = {Iconic Research And Engineering Journals},
      year = {2025},
      volume = {8},
      number = {10},
      pages = {28-36},
      issn = {2456-8880},
      url = {https://www.irejournals.com/formatedpaper/1707745.pdf},
      abstract = {Since the emergence of Building Information Modeling to the limelight of construction practice, several arguments have been advanced on its importance to the construction industry. It has been argued that it saves cost, and time, eliminates reworks, and encourages collaboration and communication among the construction team. On the other hand, several arguments have been advanced on the slow pace of its adoption. Some of the reasons advanced are the cost of infrastructure, software, training, and interoperability issues. Therefore, this study is aimed at assessing the barriers and benefits of BIM in Nigeria construction industry with a view to encouraging its wide acceptability. A mixed design was adopted where responses from respondents were received through questionnaires and interviews. The study shows that Software and training costs are barriers to BIM adoption while enhanced data management capabilities, collaboration, and communication are key benefits. Providing standard implementation guides and training can reduce the challenges.},
      keywords = {Building Information Modeling, BIM adoption, barriers, construction industry, Nigeria, digital transformation},
      month = {April},
  }