A Review of Adoption of Building Information Modelling (BIM) for the Nigerian Building and Construction Industry

Abstract

Building information modelling (BIM), which is a technological advancement that is crucial for modernizing construction work and enhances value for stakeholder groups, has had a big impact on the construction industry from the implementation stage to the decommissioning phase of the project cycle. It has been widely used in various stages of construction projects, including the design process, production, cooperation, cost savings, and operation. In recent years, the determinants and mechanisms of increasing the use of BIM have attracted increasing attention from the academic community, government agencies, and the media in the developed world. However, BIM technology still faces numerous obstacles, leading to its low 
adoption in the Nigerian construction industry, which is beset by numerous problems such as conflicts, project abandonment, cost overruns, and time overruns. This paper explores articles and conference papers dwelling on the barriers and benefits associated with adopting BIM as a digital information tool in the construction industry. Its further periscopes comprehensive and qualitative impact and the level of usage of BIM in different climes. The paper concludes that BIM utilization in Nigeria has the potential to facilitate better decision-making ability and savings in operating costs, amongst others, if the benefits are more emphasized amongst the stakeholders in the construction industry.