BARRIERS AND SOLUTIONS OF BUILDING INFORMATION MODELLING (BIM) IN CONSTRUCTION SITE SAFETY IN MALAYSIA
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https://doi.org/10.21837/pm.v23i36.1733Keywords:
BIM, Barriers, Solutions, Site Safety, Building ProjectsAbstract
The construction industry faces a high fatality rate due to its hazardous work environment and the inherent risks associated with construction activities. These challenges results in numerous incidents, injuries, and illnesses among workers, highlighting the urgent need for enhanced safety measures. Building Information Modelling (BIM) has shown considerable promise in improving safety on construction sites. This study explores the challenges of adopting BIM for construction site safety and suggests potential solutions within the Klang Valley, Malaysia. A questionnaire survey was conducted to evaluate ten major barriers and ten corresponding solutions to BIM adoption. The survey targeted 250 construction professionals with BIM experience, and the collected data were analysed using descriptive statistics in SPSS Version 27. The findings identified interoperability limitations, resistance to change, and lack of knowledge and skills as the primary barriers to adopting BIM for construction site safety. On the other hand, appointing a BIM Safety Manager or Coordinator, integrating BIM with real-time monitoring technology, and enhancing safety planning and visualisation through BIM were identified as the top solutions for implementing BIM in building projects within the Klang Valley.
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