Current State of Building Information Modelling in the Nigerian Construction Industry

Abstract

Several studies have shown that developing countries like Nigeria that need infrastructures are top markets for Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry. Owing to inadequate resources and economic downturn, policies regarding sustainable development and construction have gained remarkable attention. The adoption of new technologies and their effective implementation have become the only way for closing the gap with developed countries (Akdag and Maqsood, 2019). The construction industry is envisioned as the major driver of the economy with 5% increase in GDP growth, other sectors like health, education, transportation and the likes depend heavily on the construction industry (Olanrewaju et al., 2018). The industry is divided into three sectors which include; informal sector, commercial sector, and public sector. Building Information Modeling (BIM) has greater relevance for commercial and public subsectors (Alufohai, 2012). The introduction of technology to activities in the construction industry has proven beyond every reasonable doubt that the future of the industry is hinged on its adoption of technological innovations in its *Corresponding author: oludolapoolanrewaju2012@gmail.com Current State of Building Information Modelling in the Nigerian Construction Industry Received 2020/01/22 Accepted after revision 2020/06/19