Contribution Of Building Information Modeling (BIM) To Solve Problems In Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) Industry and Addressing Barriers to Implementation of BIM

In 21st century, Building Information Modelling (BIM) is one of the most eminent advancement that has taken place in architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) industry. BIM provides a digital platform for managing the functional and physical characteristics of a building throughout its lifecycle. It offers a collaborative approach for design, planning, construction and operation of the facility. BIM has served to satisfy the objectives of AEC industry to improve productivity and quality of project delivered, curtail the project delivery time and cost. BIM enables architects and engineers to visualize any design, construction, managerial or operational barrier which may arise during the actual construction activities. Also, BIM finds the application of cloud computing which enables all the stakeholders to access data related to construction project. As the visualization and hardware technology is improving, the framework approach is moving from “client based” to “host based” which is referred to as Cloud Computing. This paper aims at evaluating the extent to which BIM has contributed to soothe the plight of AEC industry and the various hurdles which were faced during implementation of BIM and are still contemporary.