Factors influencing BIM adoption in emerging markets – the case of India

Abstract

This paper studies the adoption of Building Information Modelling (BIM) in emerging markets. The factors responsible for the adoption of BIM are studied in the context of Indian architectural firms. The mechanisms of diffusion of BIM are analyzed through a questionnaire survey based on the Technology–Organization–Environment (TOE) framework which broadly categorizes the influencing factors along these three dimensions. Data were collected through a web-based questionnaire survey. The 184 valid responses were analyzed using descriptive statistics. The study found that full potential of BIM has been explored but not realized by many in the Indian construction sector. Findings of the study are analyzed and compared with other emerging and developed markets. Based on the survey results, recommendations for increasing the BIM adoption are provided. Further studies and learnings from mature markets can help Indian construction sector develop effective BIM implementation strategies.