The construction professionals have the notion that by implementing Building
Information Modelling (BIM) in construction could overcome problems such as delay,
cost overrun, clashes in project design and undesirable quality in construction.
However, they failed to take the advantages of the BIM benefit as they are still trying
to find the best way to take on board the BIM into current practices. Most of the
professionals do not know ‘when’ and ‘how’ to apply BIM throughout the construction
lifecycle. Several research models related to BIM has been developed to improve and
encourage BIM implementation. Nevertheless, the developed models have limitations
in highlighting the steps involved that could assist the construction professionals in
implementing BIM effectively in Malaysia. Therefore, this research is aimed to
develop a model that would be able to assist Malaysian construction professionals in
implementing BIM in a structured way. A semi-structured interview was carried out
with respondents that have various experienced and currently involved in BIM projects
in the Malaysian construction industry. Findings show that the construction
professionals are lacking in knowledge and experience in using BIM in various stages
of construction. Thus, they were unable to fully capitalise the benefit of 3D models.
Migration path model was proposed and evaluated as a strategic approach for BIM
implementation in the Malaysian construction industry. The identification of five (5)
activities (BIM Awareness, Develop BIM Strategy, Implement BIM, Monitor BIM
and Expand BIM Implementation) with the three (3) enablers (BIM work contract,
BIM work process and BIM technology) in the model is expected to be able to assist
construction professionals to implement BIM with the right BIM concept and later, the
benefit could be obtained for improving construction project. The proposed model
could be as a guideline for construction professionals in implementing BIM,
specifically in countries that new in BIM. The model is also expected to be able to fill
the gap in BIM implementation by supporting the initiatives by the Malaysian
government for increasing productivity in construction projects by using new
technology like BIM
