An Exploratory Investigation of Implementation of Building Information Modeling in Nepalese Architecture–Engineering–Construction Industry

Author:

Paneru Suman1,Ghimire Prashnna2,Kandel Ayushma3,Thapa Sudhir1,Koirala Nirmal1,Karki Mahesh1ORCID

Affiliation:

1. Nepal BIM Forum, Kathmandu 44600, Nepal

2. Durham School of Architectural Engineering & Construction, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, NE 68588, USA

3. Department of Civil Engineering, ACME Engineering College, Kathmandu 44600, Nepal

Abstract

Building Information Modeling (BIM) has gained a lot of traction in Nepal lately due to many AEC firms’ desire to improve their productivity. This research explores the current state and potential of Building Information Modeling in the Nepalese context. The main objective of this research was to gain a holistic view of the digital design and construction approach in the AEC sectors and identify the current state of practice, future trends and opportunities, and challenges for the wider adoption of BIM in the AEC sector. A systematic survey was conducted among various AEC stakeholders; based on their responses, the status of BIM maturity is presented in this paper. We found that the lack of standards and guidelines slows stakeholders’ efforts to unify BIM implementation in projects. However, the survey results show that AEC stakeholders are eager to learn, explore, and implement BIM in their workflows of design and construction practices. The wider implementation of BIM can improve the productivity of design and construction in developing countries such as Nepal. The contributions of this research are methodological and practical. It is demonstrated in this study that qualitative and quantitative data can be integrated in different ways to allow for different avenues of analysis. The logistic regression model deployed in this study identifies the determinants of BIM use and the intensity of their effects on the future use of BIM in the Nepalese AEC industry. The findings of this study can help to formulate BIM standards and training materials that are specific to the Nepalese AEC industry.

Publisher

MDPI AG

Subject

Building and Construction,Civil and Structural Engineering,Architecture

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