Civil Engineering Journal
Vol 3, No 12 (2017): December

Testing a Measurement Model of BIM Potential Benefits in Iraqi Construction Projects

Wadhah Amer Hatem (Assist. Prof. in Middle Technical University, Baquba Technical Institute, Baquba, Iraq.)
Abbas Mahde Abd (Assist. Prof. in University of Diyala, College of Engineering, Department of Architecture, Baquba, Iraq.)
Nagham Nawwar Abbas (MSc Candidate in University of Diyala, College of Engineering, Department of Civil Engineering, Baquba, Iraq.)



Article Info

Publish Date
06 Jan 2018

Abstract

Building Information Modeling (BIM) is an integrated and comprehensive system for all that related to the construction project, which includes a set of effective policies, procedures, and computer applications that increase the performance of the project during its life cycle. The objective of this research develops a clear concept about the BIM adoption in Iraq through investigating potential benefits that can be obtained through its application in construction projects also build a measurement model for these benefits. The research methodology was based on quantitative approach which adopted by conducting a questionnaire directed to professionals in the field of construction projects in the public and private sectors supported by personal interviews with respondents either individually or in groups. Three hundred copies of the forms were distributed to the companies, firms and engineering departments of the various ministries of the state. After the data was obtained, two software (SPSS and SmartPLS) was used for analyzing the data and constructing the measurement model. The results showed of all the benefits constructed within three key components. The first is knowledge support for management in term of (costs, data, processes), the second is effective design performance and the third is effective construction performance and all these components were modeled as a measurement model.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

cej

Publisher

Subject

Civil Engineering, Building, Construction & Architecture

Description

Civil Engineering Journal is a multidisciplinary, an open-access, internationally double-blind peer -reviewed journal concerned with all aspects of civil engineering, which include but are not necessarily restricted to: Building Materials and Structures, Coastal and Harbor Engineering, ...