Abstract:
Building Information Modelling (BIM) represents a transformative technology with the
potential to revolutionize the construction industry by enhancing collaboration, minimizing
errors, and boosting efficiency. Despite its advantages, the adoption of BIM within Pakistan's
construction sector has been sluggish due to various obstacles. This study aims to identify these
specific barriers and propose concrete actions to overcome them, employing a triangular
approach that integrates surveys, interviews, and real-time case studies to develop a
comprehensive action framework. The research uncovers barriers and actions through the lens
of Kotter's 8-Step Model, offering a structured plan for BIM adoption in Pakistan. The key
barriers identified include a lack of awareness, high initial costs, and resistance to change. The
study underscores the critical role of government support, the need for education and training,
and the cultural shift towards viewing BIM as a standard practice. It concludes that a
multifaceted approach is essential to surmount these obstacles, which involves creating a sense
of urgency, building a guiding coalition, developing a strategic vision, and maintaining
momentum. The findings highlight that sustaining BIM implementation is paramount,
achievable through leveraging credibility from previous projects, implementing KPIs to assess
effectiveness, and forming a strategic vision. Additionally, the study stresses the importance of
government policies and regulations in supporting BIM adoption and advocates for a
fundamental change in construction project management. Overall, this study presents a
thorough framework for BIM adoption in Pakistan, detailing the specific barriers and necessary
actions to overcome them. The findings have significant implications for policymakers,
industry leaders, and practitioners aiming to implement BIM in Pakistan, providing a roadmap
for successful adoption and implementation.
