The rate of building information modeling adoption at higher education intuitions in South Africa

Abstract

PURPOSE The outcome of this research aims to support South African universities, with regards to BIM integration within programs at higher education institutions. This paper focuses on identifying the challenges and highlighting the benets of adoption of BIM into Architectural, Engineering and Construction (AEC) education curriculum. DESIGN A qualitative research approach was adopted to gather data on the topic of the paper. A systematic literature review and case study research process were used. NVivo software analysis was conducted to provide a thematic analysis and ensure validity of the research study. FINDINGS The salient ndings for the study indicate that there is a signicant lack of BIM implementation at South African higher education institutions, within AEC curriculums; and research further indicates resistance to the adoption of BIM, in part; due to the lack of BIM support by the government. VALUE The research study provides insight into the state and rate of BIM implementation at South African higher education institutions with respect to AEC curricula and its need to evolve beyond the conventional methods traditionally taught. The study highlights the challenges and overarching benets of BIM adoption at higher education institutions as well as provides a framework for successful implementation.