A Phenomenological Study of the Perceptions towards BIM Adoption Barriers and Strategies in Ethiopian Context

Haleluya Getachew Belete^1, and Nebyou Yonas Gabore²

¹Department of Architecture, Addis Ababa Science and Technology University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

²Chair of Urban Design, Ethiopian institute of Architecture, Building Construction and City Development, Addis Ababa University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Cite this paper:
Haleluya Getachew Belete and Nebyou Yonas Gabore. A Phenomenological Study of the Perceptions towards BIM Adoption Barriers and Strategies in Ethiopian Context. American Journal of Civil Engineering and Architecture. 2020; 8(3):78-90. doi: 10.12691/ajcea-8-3-1

Abstract

Architecture is in a constant process of change and innovation for the past few decades. The main driver of this is believed to be technology. The traditional paper-based process has evolved into a computer-aided design and now a days we are looking for even advanced method of design as well as construction practice. BIM have come to being due to this notion. The introduction of this method was a great revolution toward the whole disciplines in the construction industry. The adoption of new technologies or systems always requires the identification of potential barriers and key effective implementation strategies in order to ensure successful diffusion and implementation of the technologies. This paper is aimed at assessing the barriers that this method will encounter when it is going to be implemented. A phenomenological research methodology was used to asses lived perceptions of professionals in the Ethiopian construction industry.

Keywords:
building information modeling BIM BIM Adoption construction barriers benefits

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