Challenges and Opportunities for Building Information Modeling in Facility Management: A Case Study from Egypt
Received: 27 October 2024 | Revised: 23 November 2024 | Accepted: 27 November 2024 | Online: 13 December 2024
Corresponding author: Mohamed Salah Ezz
Abstract
The objective of this study is to evaluate the obstacles encountered when using Building Information Modeling (BIM) in Facility Management (FM) within the context of Egypt. The research methodology employs a case study approach, using a single case study to investigate the phenomenon of interest. A comprehensive literature review was conducted, resulting in the identification of 42 challenges to BIM usage in FM. These challenges were classified into five primary groups and formed the basis for a five-point Likert scale questionnaire, which was utilized to collect insights from FM professionals in Egypt. The survey participants included facilities and maintenance managers, as well as BIM employees. The data collected were also analyzed deploying the Impact Effect Index (EI) method. Furthermore, the EI findings indicated that the primary difficulties were the integration of building system design with BIM, the establishment of handover requirements, the integration specifications between the FM and BIM, and securing accurate and reliable data. The category with the highest EI was challenges related to BIM implementation in FM. The research identifies the significant challenges affecting BIM adoption in FM in Egypt, thereby promoting the development of BIM implementation strategies. Consequently, the findings hold practical importance for various stakeholders within the construction sector in Egypt.
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Building Information Modeling (BIM), challenges, Facility Management (FM), integration of building systemsDownloads
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