BIMp-Chart: A TOOL TO MEASURE BIM IMPLEMENTATION LEVEL IN AN ORGANIZATION

Abstract

Building Information Modelling (BIM) can be recognized as one of the most significant technological breakthrough in the Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) industry. Pace of implementation of BIM has increased during the last decade as it facilitates different stakeholders to collaborate better during the course of construction projects, improves the quality of design and construction, ultimately increasing the efficiency of projects. However, BIM implementation straggle behind its potential because of variety of factors. In order to evaluate and solve BIM implementation troubles and to achieve maximum benefits from BIM, understanding of current implementation level of BIM in organizations is required. Motivated by this need, the main objective of this study was to propose a BIMp-Chart for the measurement of BIM implementation level within organization comprising set of indexes developed on the bases of critical success factors (CSFs). Detailed literature review followed by a questionnaire survey was conducted and results were analyzed to formulate a BIM-chart. Subsequently, applicability of BIMp-Chart was assessed by comparing and analyzing data sets of four organizations from different regions. The results showed that the proposed chart can assist the practitioners to measure and compare BIM implementation level and to identify the areas that need improvements for successful BIM implementation.