Abstract:
Building Information Modelling (BIM) is a key computer aided technology that can
facilitate construction productivity enhancements through the removal of numerous
construction inefficiencies. This study investigates the use of BIM and its impact on
construction project performance in Ghanaian architecture, engineering and
construction industry. A cross-sectional survey design was adopted for the study. Selfadministered
questionnaires were used for data collection from architects, structural
and civil engineers, project managers, quantity surveyors, contractors and general
foremen in Greater Accra, Ashanti and Western Regions. A purposive sampling
technique was used to elicit information from 300 participants. Data were analyzed
through the use of multiple response analysis, relative importance index (RII), principal
component analysis and descriptively analysis. The results indicated that experts in the
construction industry agreed that the use of BIM has a great impact on construction
project performance. Increase productivity, improve product quality and create
customer value, help in removing barriers and constraints, reduce the time of project
design and shop drawings, improve communication effectiveness, provide accurate
cost estimation and take off materials, reduce conflicts and number of claims, reduce
defects in the construction phase, increase collaboration in project design were
considered by the respondents as the most important factors for project performance
improvement. It is recommended that experts and stakeholders should encourage the
use of BIM technology in the Ghanaian construction industry to improve construction
project performance to meet customer satisfaction and also boost our infrastructural
development.
Description:
A Thesis in the Department of CONSTRUCTION and WOOD TECHNOLOGY
EDUCATION, Faculty of TECHNICAL EDUCATION, submitted to the School
of Graduate Studies, University of Education, Winneba in partial fulfilment of
the requirements for the award of Master of Philosophy (MPhil) degree in
Construction Technology