Identifying motivators and challenges to BIM implementation among facilities managers in Johannesburg, South Africa
- Authors: Okoro, Chioma , Musonda, Innocent , Kruger, Andre
- Date: 2020
- Subjects: Assets , BIM , Facilities
- Language: English
- Type: Conference proceedings
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/446157 , uj:39059 , Citation: Okoro, C., Musonda, I. & Kruger, A. 2020. Identifying motivators and challenges to BIM implementation among facilities managers in Johannesburg, South Africa. , DOI: https://doi.org/10.3311/CCC2020-028
- Description: Abstract: The use of technology such as building information modelling (BIM) during the operational and management phase of a building helps to improve facilities and asset performance. However, the slow uptake of building information modelling (BIM) in the facilities and asset management industry diminishes the value derivable from properties and assets in general. The current study examines the motivation to adoption of BIM in the facilities and asset management industry and identifies barriers or challenges to BIM implementation in the sector. A field questionnaire survey was used to collect data among facilities management firms in Johannesburg South Africa. Empirical data from 17 participants were analysed to output frequencies on the challenges of BIM implementation. Findings revealed that competitive advantage, innovativeness, peer-push, as well as organisational image and objectives were motivators for adopting BIM in facilities management. The challenges of BIM implementation were mostly a lack of knowledge (trained personnel) on how to use BIM in facilities management, data management quality, lower data management standards (quality) at the operational stage, inadequate data provision for maintenance and management of facilities. Other issues included limited coordination or cooperation from team members and stakeholders on projects, absence of guidance on best practices to ensure performance optimisation and facilities management support using BIM, and financial commitment and infrastructure involved.
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Use of BIM at higher learning institutions : Evaluating the level of implementation and development of BIM at built environment schools in South Africa
- Authors: Pillay, Nischolan , Musonda, Innocent , Makabate, Choeu
- Date: 2018
- Subjects: BIM , AEC , Education
- Language: English
- Type: Conference proceedings
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/279302 , uj:29992 , Citation: Pillay, N., Musonda, I. & Makabate, C. 2018. Use of BIM at higher learning institutions : Evaluating the level of implementation and development of BIM at built environment schools in South Africa.
- Description: Abstract: The introduction of Building Information Modelling (BIM) into the Architecture, Engineering and Construction industry (AEC) has completely revolutionized how we design and construct buildings. BIM shows significant positive changes for the consulting industry in terms of reducing errors, understanding buildings, realistic visualization, clash detection amongst other remarkable features. However, BIM is an ongoing course of complex processes and it is important that users are kept in the loop of new concepts, processes and workflows. Universities, the world over are making concerted efforts to introduce and implement BIM education for their built environment courses as it has become a component of a professionals practical training. However, it is necessary to determine at what level BIM education is being implemented at educational institutions. This research explores how South African built environment schools have implemented BIM in their teaching syllabus and level of implementation. Data was collected using questionnaires from representatives at built environment schools or departments in the public universities. Findings reveal that there is some usage of 2D and 3D CAD in design modules at some universities. However results suggest very little implementation of BIM methods and processes in many universities. This research will be useful for the AEC industry in terms of judging the level of education in the BIM spectrum and can assist with future training of professionals, regarding BIM.
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