Studying the Benefits of Building Information Modeling (BIM) in Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) Industry in the Gaza Strip

Abstract

The objective of this study is to identify and evaluate the potential benefits of using BIM in architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) industry in Gaza Strip, Palestine. A questionnaire survey was utilized and distributed to 270 construction professionals. Data were analyzed using Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA). The results revealed the forming of four components (ie, four factor structures) of BIM benefits; those are:(i) life cycle cost control and environmental issues,(ii) effective construction process,(iii) design and quality improvement and (iv) decision-making support. The results show that the most important individual BIM benefits among the main four components are: improving management and operation of buildings, controlling the whole life cycle cost, reducing change orders, increasing coordination between contract parties, improving communication, improving safety, improving quality and improving …