Explore the Influencing Factors of BIM Application in China

International Journal of Civil Engineering

© 2024 by SSRG - IJCE Journal

Volume 11 Issue 7

Year of Publication : 2024

Authors : Si Hao, M.F.I. Mohd-Nor

10.14445/23488352/IJCE-V11I7P105

How to Cite?

Si Hao, M.F.I. Mohd-Nor, "Explore the Influencing Factors of BIM Application in China," SSRG International Journal of Civil Engineering, vol. 11,  no. 7, pp. 43-57, 2024. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.14445/23488352/IJCE-V11I7P105

Abstract:

The construction industry has increasingly stringent requirements for project quality. Building Information Modeling (BIM) as a digital and informational tool for drawing and management in the construction sector has profoundly impacted the entire industry. Numerous researches have examined the factors influencing BIM development, yet variations exist across different Chinese provinces in terms of BIM technology adoption and development. Different factors affect the application of BIM in the construction industry of different provinces to varying degrees. Previous research in this field has primarily utilized questionnaire surveys and quantitative analysis methods. This research innovatively employs qualitative interviews as a research tool, through content analysis, it quantitatively synthesizes qualitative research to convert language into data. This approach enables a deeper exploration of the factors influencing BIM adoption in the construction industry of Henan Province. The results of the study include digitalisation, high-quality development, branding, corporate positioning, BIM approval system and other factors that have not been proposed in previous studies. This research not only addresses research gaps in Henan Province but also provides theoretical support for BIM development applicable to provinces with similar economic conditions in China.

Keywords:

BIM, Interview, Content analysis, Construction industry, Influencing factors.

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