Acceptability Of Building Information Modeling in Construction Industry in District IV, Nueva Ecija: Strengths, Weaknesses and Barriers

Abstract

Over the past three decades, the construction sector has significantly enhanced its use of technology. The application of Building Information Modeling is the most current and alluring of the innovations (BIM). This study evaluates the extent of BIM acceptability among respondents who identify as contractors and who are based in District IV of Nueva Ecija, as well as its advantages, disadvantages, and barriers. The study's objectives are to raise awareness of the advantages of BIM in creating a better building project among current and potential users who are directly involved in the construction sector. The research is based on a hand-to-hand distribution of survey questionnaires and a web-based closed ended survey online questionnaire. The frequency count, percentage, and weighted mean are used to analyze the data. The findings indicated that BIM is generally "Acceptable" in District IV of Nueva Ecija's building sector. While 3D modeling was the main reason contractors used BIM, it also helps with better coordination, clash detection, and enhancing sequencing or scheduling. However, the high cost of BIM software and the lack of or expensive nature of BIM training institutions are the main deterrents to BIM adoption in the district IV building sector of Nueva Ecija. According to the study's findings, most contractors are eager to experiment with BIM, but there are numerous important factors that hinder its adoption.