IMPLEMENTING BIM FOR SUSTAINABLE CONSTRUCTION IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES: EMPHASIZING ECONOMIC, ENVIRONMENTAL, AND SOCIAL ASPECTS
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https://doi.org/10.11113/mjce.v37.25019Keywords:
Sustainable construction,, BIM performance,, collaboration and integrationAbstract
Sustainable construction seeks to integrate social, economic, and environmental objectives throughout a project’s lifecycle. In developing countries, this process is hindered by limited technology, inefficient manpower, and resource mismanagement within the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry. This study investigates the potential of Building Information Modeling (BIM) to address these challenges and promote sustainable construction practices. A mixed-method research approach was adopted, combining an extensive literature review with a case study on sustainable building practices in Bangladesh. BIM-based tools such as ArchiCAD, Tekla, Solibri Model Checker, and Revit were utilized to evaluate building performance, energy efficiency, and cost optimization. The findings reveal that BIM integration can reduce construction waste, improve collaboration across project phases, and enhance energy efficiency through better material selection and lifecycle planning. Cost-benefit analysis demonstrated a potential reduction in construction and maintenance costs by 15–40%, with a high return on investment and shorter payback period compared to traditional methods. The study concludes that BIM offers a viable pathway to achieving economic, environmental, and social sustainability in the construction industry of developing countries, provided that adequate training, policy support, and technological infrastructure are implemented.
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