Building information modelling adoption in Uganda’s construction industry

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dc.contributor.authorAcheng, Pamela O.
dc.contributor.authorKibwami, Nathan
dc.contributor.authorMukasa, Tom J.
dc.contributor.authorOdongkara, Brian B.
dc.contributor.authorBirungi, Rachel
dc.contributor.authorSemada, Julius
dc.contributor.authorManga, Musa
dc.date.accessioned2025-06-02T06:37:22Z
dc.date.available2025-06-02T06:37:22Z
dc.date.issued2022-04-04
dc.description.abstractBuilding Information Modelling (BIM) has gained traction over the last decade seeing several countries making BIM mandatory. Projects using BIM have enjoyed better quality, reduced costs, and duration. However, its adoption remains low in developing nations like Uganda. This study assessed the state of BIM and its feasibility in Uganda’s construction industry. Data was collected using a structured online survey from 162 registered Architecture, Construction, and Engineering professionals. The analysis applied statistical tests like One-way non-parametric ANOVA, pairwise post hoc dunn and Mann-Whitney tests to assess relationships between profession, work experience, role in the supply chain, involvement in academia, against the awareness, BIM tools used, BIM functions, perceived benefits of BIM, and barriers to BIM adoption. Enhanced productivity was the highest benefit of BIM, along with complete project information and improved design quality. Acquisition and training costs were the top barriers to adoption. The ANOVA test showed those in academia had better understanding of BIM concepts, implying academia's importance in promoting BIM while work experience influenced BIM functions used and awareness of BIM tools. Different professions had varied understanding of some BIM concepts.
dc.identifier.citation: Pamela O. Acheng, Nathan Kibwami, Tom J. Mukasa, Brian B. Odongkara, Rachel Birungi, Julius Semanda & Musa Manga (2023) Building information modelling adoption in Uganda’s construction industry, International Journal of Construction Management, 23:13, 2185-2208, DOI: 10.1080/15623599.2022.2047278
dc.identifier.doi10.1080/15623599.2022.2047278
dc.identifier.issn1562-3599
dc.identifier.issn2331-2327
dc.identifier.urihttps://doi.org/10.1080/15623599.2022.2047278
dc.identifier.urihttps://nru.uncst.go.ug/handle/123456789/11809
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherInforma UK Limited
dc.relation.ispartofInternational Journal of Construction Management
dc.titleBuilding information modelling adoption in Uganda’s construction industry
dc.typejournal-article
oaire.citation.issue13
oaire.citation.volume23
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