BIM for Construction Education: Initial Findings from a Literature Review

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dc.contributor.authorOlowa, Theophilus
dc.contributor.authorWitt, Emlyn
dc.contributor.authorLill, Irene
dc.date.accessioned2021-10-13T11:57:22Z
dc.date.available2021-10-13T11:57:22Z
dc.date.issued2019
dc.description.abstractPurpose – BIM education for construction professionals has tended to lag industry developments. This investigation initiates doctoral research into the use of BIM for construction education. The purpose of this study is to gain an understanding of existing examples of BIM education, their characteristics, the challenges faced in their implementation and any clear trends to focus the doctoral research effort. Design/Methodology/Approach – A systematic search of peer-reviewed BIM education literature was carried out. From the articles captured, 51 specific cases of BIMeducation were identified and analysed. Findings – Most cases are from the USA with a more global spread from 2013. A tendency towards interdisciplinary collaboration was apparent though single discipline courses remain important. BIM software in education is dominated by Autodesk products. Most cases were found to be BIM-focused with few examples of BIM-enabled education. This was consistent with the most significant BIM education challenges that were found to relate to the skill levels of students, time and the availability of technical support. Research Limitations/Implications – This is an initial study. It is based on only 51 cases of BIM education, which were partially described in peer reviewed conference and journal papers available in international databases. Practical Implications – The investigation has shed some light on existing examples of BIM education and these are useful in designing BIM education initiatives as well as directing further research efforts. Originality/Value – The study offers an original perspective on global BIM education. It also represents the commencement of doctoral research.en_US
dc.description.sponsorshipThis work was supported by the Estonian Research Council grant PUTJD742 and the Integrating Education with Consumer Behaviour Relevant to Energy Efficiency and Climate Change at the Universities of Russia, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh (BECK) project co-funded by the Erasmus+ Programme of the European Union. The European Commission support for the production of this publication does not constitute an endorsement of the contents which reflects the views only of the authors, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein.en_US
dc.identifier.citationOlowa, T.O.O., Witt, Emlyn. and Lill I. (2019): BIM for Construction Education: Initial Findings from a Literature Review. Proceedings 10th Nordic Conference on Construction Economics and Organization. Lill I. and Emlyn W. (eds) 305-313. Published by Emerald Publishing Limited. Available online at https://www.emerald.com/insight/content/doi/10.1108/S25162853201 90000002047/full/htmlen_US
dc.identifier.urihttps://uilspace.unilorin.edu.ng/handle/20.500.12484/6626
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherEmerald Publishing Limiteden_US
dc.subjectBuilding Information Modellingen_US
dc.subjectBIMen_US
dc.subjectBIM educationen_US
dc.subjectConstruction educationen_US
dc.subjectEducationen_US
dc.subjectLiterature reviewen_US
dc.titleBIM for Construction Education: Initial Findings from a Literature Reviewen_US
dc.typeBook chapteren_US

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