Building Information Modelling: a key approach for the recovery of the architecture, engineering construction industry post Covid-19

Abstract

Several countries have introduced, and several kinds of research have discussed the performance of Building Information Modelling (BIM) as an information technology trend. Despite its potential impact on construction performance, this concept has not attracted the attention of many countries like Morocco. COVID-19 broke out when the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry was suffering from several shortcomings, mainly the poor technology exploitation cited in the literature. Although this has weakened the sector, it is a real opportunity to assimilate and understand the role of technology, especially BIM. In this context, the main objective is to draw to draw conclusions on the role of BIM during and after COVID-19 through the analysis of the AEC industry in Morocco and the benchmarking of BIM contributions during this health crisis. A qualitative approach was conducted, including the analysis of the pre-COVID, during COVID, the post-epidemic phase, and the benchmarking of BIM’s contribution. This study demonstrates the inevitability of adopting critical thinking when it comes to solutions about the evolution of the construction sector and the practical implications for a successful revival of the AEC industry post-COVID-19. It contributes to the body of knowledge on AEC in the face of this universal pandemic. The findings are relevant to all countries where information technology exploitation is absent or weak.