The Implementation of 5D BIM in Construction Management: Benefits and Challenges Faced by Construction Professionals

Authors

  • Nur Dalisya Humaira Mohd Saupi School of Construction and Quantity Surveying, College of Built Environment, 40450 Shah Alam Selangor, Malaysia
  • Noor Akmal Adillah Ismail School of Construction and Quantity Surveying, College of Built Environment, 40450 Shah Alam Selangor, Malaysia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.24191/bej.v21iSpecial%20Issue.2418

Keywords:

Building Information Modelling, BIM, 5D BIM, Construction Management, Construction Industry

Abstract

The rapid evolution of technology necessitates integrating new tools within educational curricula, especially in fields like technical and construction education. Building Information Modelling (BIM) is one such advanced technology that has been increasingly adopted by universities worldwide to enhance Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) programs. BIM facilitates the creation of digital information models, significantly benefiting construction management through improved design comprehension, quantity take-off, and cost estimation. Among its advancements, 5 Dimensional (5D) BIM stands out by enabling users to visualise the impact of design changes on both project cost and timeline. However, its usage is still at the infancy level due to some issues. This paper examines the benefits and challenges of integrating 5D BIM into construction management within the Malaysian construction industry. Data were gathered via an online survey targeting contractors, consultants, and developers, and further analysed using SPSS Average Index (AI). Findings reveal that 5D BIM is highly valued for optimizing time management, enhancing quality control, and improving cost estimation. Nevertheless, significant challenges hinder its broader adoption, including a lack of training and expertise, integration difficulties with existing workflows, technical limitations, and lack of acceptance and standardisation of 5D BIM practice. By addressing these challenges, the construction industry in Malaysia can better harness the potential of 5D BIM, leading to enhanced project efficiency and productivity.

Author Biographies

Nur Dalisya Humaira Mohd Saupi , School of Construction and Quantity Surveying, College of Built Environment, 40450 Shah Alam Selangor, Malaysia

Nur Dalisya Humaira binti Mohd Saupi holds a degree in Quantity Surveying from the School of Construction and Quantity Surveying, College of Built Environment, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Shah Alam, Malaysia. She is currently interning as a quantity surveyor at PLUS Malaysia Berhad, located at Menara Korporat, Persada PLUS Persimpangan Bertingkat Subang KM15, New Klang Valley Expressway, 47301 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia. Her primary research interests lie in the areas of Information Technology and Innovation. She has contributed to publications on these topics in the Quantity Surveying Research and Innovation (QSRI) 2024 organized by Studies of Quantity Surveying, UiTM Shah Alam. She can be reached via email at dalisyahumaira@gmail.com.

Noor Akmal Adillah Ismail, School of Construction and Quantity Surveying, College of Built Environment, 40450 Shah Alam Selangor, Malaysia

Sr Dr. Noor Akmal Adillah Ismail has been part of the academic community at UiTM for over 17 years, after serving as a Contract Executive at a QS consultant firm in Selangor, Malaysia. She is currently a senior lecturer at the College of Built Environment, Universiti Teknologi MARA. She obtained her BSc (Hons) in Quantity Surveying from the University Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and her MSc in Construction Management from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Johor, Malaysia. She holds a PhD in Project Management and Procurement from Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Australia. Dr. Noor Akmal has published and presented numerous articles. Her research interests include, but are not limited to, Building Information Modelling (BIM), sustainable construction, and construction management. She can be contacted via email at noorakmal@uitm.edu.my.

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Mohd Saupi , N. D. H. ., & Ismail, N. A. A. (2024). The Implementation of 5D BIM in Construction Management: Benefits and Challenges Faced by Construction Professionals. Built Environment Journal, 21(Special Issue). https://doi.org/10.24191/bej.v21iSpecial Issue.2418

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