Comparative Analysis of BIM Adoption Efforts by Developed Countries as Precedent for New Adopter Countries

Abstract

Building Information Modelling (BIM) adoption is generally assessed through one of these two main approaches: Statistical evaluation of survey from stakeholders operating within a country or market and the use of macro BIM-adoption models and metrics. The recent paper “macro-BIM adoption: Comparative market analysis” sets a pace to continues development of comparative market studies. However, precedent is important for continues learning and adoption to contextualise this evolving field. This study aimed to set a unique precedent through comparative analysis of BIM adoption trends in the USA, UK and Australia to set a pace for beginners or early BIM adopting countries to learn from. This study is literature based analysed using content analysis. The study reveals the following: ✓ For a vibrant and even BIM adoption, government is involved; ✓ Government mandate facilitates wide BIM adoption and integrates a country’s industry to the world; ✓ The mandate also facilitates BIM research and training that lead to rise in country’s income through providing trainings and work force export; ✓ Diffusion dynamic varies at different times, depending on country’s flexibility to adoption of innovation; ✓ The dynamic also changes as the industry’s culture/regulation changes. Recommendations are made based on the study findings especially to the new adopter countries planning to develop a strategy for macro-BIM adoption.