This research investigates the difficulties encountered while implementing Building Information Modeling (BIM) and examines the impact of demographic and professional characteristics on individuals' perceptions of these issues. The article outlines five primary obstacles: knowledge-related limitations, cost-related restraints, willingness concerns, technology restrictions, and legal obstructions. Contractors have a high degree of predictability when it comes to identifying these difficulties, which can be attributed to their active engagement in the execution of projects. There is a positive correlation between job experience and knowledge of legal obstacles. The age of persons is a crucial factor in determining the presence of barriers to willingness, as older individuals frequently exhibit resistance towards BIM. The study suggests that providing specialist BIM training to experienced professionals, fostering clear communication, and offering leadership support can be successful strategies for managing organisational change. Additional research is necessary to understand the impact of demographic characteristics on the application of BIM.

Lei Liu. An investigation of the challenges for BIM implementation. International Journal of Frontiers in Engineering Technology (2023), Vol. 5, Issue 10: 1-8. https://doi.org/10.25236/IJFET.2023.051001.

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