The factors driving the adoption of building information modeling (BIM) in construction site safety
List of Authors
  • Mohamed Rizal Mohamed, Mohd Najib Abd Rashid, Mohd Reeza Yusof, Muhammad Aiman Tajuddin

Keyword
  • BIM, Drivers, Site Safety, Building Projects

Abstract
  • The construction sector has a high fatality rate due to the hazardous work environment and associated risks. Many incidents, injuries, and illnesses occur among construction site workers. The adoption of BIM in building projects has shown great potential for improving safety measures on construction sites. This study investigates the factors driving the adoption of BIM in construction site safety for building projects in the Klang Valley. A questionnaire survey was utilised to assess nine factors driving BIM adoption in construction site safety for building projects. A total of 250 respondents took part in this survey. The target respondents for this survey are all the construction industry personnel who have been involved in BIM. The questionnaires received were analysed using descriptive analysis in SPSS version 23. The study revealed that clash detection, reduction of on-site injuries, and enhanced safety planning are the three main drivers of BIM implementation for construction site safety in building projects in the Klang Valley.

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