THE ADOPTION OF BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE BIM SYSTEM IN CONSTRUCTION: A STUDY OF READINESS IN MALAYSIA

Abstract

Many researches had covered the advantages and challenges of BIM system in construction industry, but few research is focusing on the readiness of Malaysia in adopting the system. This study examines the construction individuals’ readiness of adopting building information modelling (BIM) system in Malaysia. To further address this, this research target to identify the factors of affecting the readiness of adopting BIM system and to identify what is the upcoming steps to be done to enhance the readiness level. The research was conducted in Malaysia with the contribution of different individuals in construction industry including architect, engineer, quantity surveyor, contractor and developer. A total number of 350 questionnaires were completed and a total of 343 data was analyzed by structural equation modelling (SEM) method using Smart-PLS software. Results showed that construction in Malaysia has positive readiness to adopt BIM system in the aspect of facilitating conditions, effort expectancy and social influence whereas further support is required in terms of performance expectancy where the industry need to work in tandem with the authority and regulatory bodiesto develop programmes and initiativesto fully improve the readiness of individuals in construction.