Identifying the Key Barriers in Adoption of BIM for Building Surveyor Professional in Malaysia: Bridging the Knowledge Gap

Farahniesa Raman; Siti Hamidah Husain

Authors

Farahniesa Raman Department of Building Surveying, School of Housing, Building and Planning, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 11800, Penang, Malaysia
Siti Hamidah Husain Department of Building Surveying, School of Housing, Building and Planning, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 11800, Penang, Malaysia https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7091-8544

Keywords:

Building Information Modelling (BIM), BIM Adoption, Barriers, Building Surveyors, Malaysia, Technology Adoption, Training, Standardisation, Collaboration

Abstract

Building Information Modelling (BIM) holds immense potential to revolutionise the construction industry by improving visualisation, collaboration, and data management throughout the building lifecycle. However, BIM adoption remains slow among building surveyors in Malaysia, mainly due to technological, educational, and organisational barriers. This paper aims to identify the key barriers to BIM adoption, using a systematic literature review. The results highlight that technological costs, lack of training, cultural resistance, limited collaboration, and the absence of standardised processes are significant obstacles. Addressing these challenges requires industry and educational institutions’ collaboration, better training opportunities, and policy reforms. The findings of this research provide a foundation for future strategies to improve BIM adoption, ensuring enhanced project efficiency, compliance, and digital transformation in Malaysia’s construction industry.

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