The Use Of Building Information Model (BIM) On Public Sector Mega Projects In The Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia (KSA)

Abstract

Building Information Modelling (BIM) has been well recognized worldwide as a technology-driven approach that can radically improve construction productivity. There is considerable demand for using BIM in the KSA due to the large scale of its construction industry which needs to improve its productivity. Investigate the use and benefits of BIM in the Architectural Engineering and Construction industry in KSA. Furthermore, the potential barriers and obstacles to applying BIM in the AEC industry in KSA. This study aims to investigate the BIM use in mega projects in KSA and gain BIM benefits. Also, gather and understand potential barriers to applying BIM in the KSA project. A mixed Qualitative and quantitative research approach was adopted to collect and analyze data through surveys and interviews. The result presented an overview of the adoption and implementation of BIM in the global construction industry, with a focus on megaprojects in the public sector in the KSA. The benefits and potential barriers to implementing BIM in the KSA construction industry are identified through a survey and interviews. as a result, it showed that BIM is being used widely in the public sector compared to the private sector, with an increase to be used in the future. Also, a small percentage of potential barriers may not be obstacles to BIM implementation. The study also highlights trends and developments in BIM in the global and KSA construction industry.