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Civil Engineering and Architecture Vol. 12(4), pp. 2744 - 2754
DOI: 10.13189/cea.2024.120418
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In-Depth Survey on Using BIM Digital Technologies in Jordanian Architectural Industry
Mais Rahdi Al-Ruwaishedi 1,*, Dema Khraisat 1, Nooriati Taib 2, Esam Azzam 3
1 Department of Architecture Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Al-Balqa Applied University, Al-Salt, Jordan
2 School of Housing, Building and Planning, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia
3 Omniplan office, Amman, Jordan
ABSTRACT
Background and aims: Building Information Modelling (BIM) is a digital process which empowers architects, engineers and building facilitators, to interactively create three-dimensional, pragmatic, digital representations of buildings and related networks. These models are very detailed and can be used in a design process, as well as to communicate and work together, once a construction project starts, between all different parties involved in it. The worldwide architectural profession is heavily affected by the introduction of BIM authoring tools, as through such, the style in which architects work changes drastically. The influence of technology on the built environment starts here. Thus, the objective of this academic article is to carry out a detailed assessment of how computer-based technologies have been impacting the architectural industry discourse in Jordan. Methods: The research design of this research was based on a mixed qualitative and quantitative approach through a comprehensive literature review in addition to an architectural profession survey and professionals' interviews. Results: The research examines the multitude of ways in which BIM technology has revolutionized the architect's profession in Jordan from the visioning of Projects, the reduction of working hours of the design stage and conjointly, raising efficiency in project cost. On the other side, the study looks at the degree of BIM technology being used by architecture professionals in Jordan, focusing on drivers of its popularity as well as the impediments to its adoption. This investigation concludes that BIM technology has a substantial impact on the professional sphere of architectural work in the Arab Republic of Jordan, and most respondents revealed that their skills had improved the design quality and the project efficacy because of this technology. Conclusion: Even though the use of BIM proved to be very advantageous to the construction industry in Jordan, the number of issues, that hinder the adoption of this technology, is high. These issues include low levels of awareness and skill, the limited access to software and services and finally, the refusal to change practices. The results enhanced the design process with better precision and accuracy, among other aspects including effective communication and collaboration among the architect, engineer, and other professionals that participate in the construction process.
KEYWORDS
BIM Digital Technologies, Architectural Industry, BIM Workflow Strategies, Jordan
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(a). IEEE Format:
[1] Mais Rahdi Al-Ruwaishedi , Dema Khraisat , Nooriati Taib , Esam Azzam , "In-Depth Survey on Using BIM Digital Technologies in Jordanian Architectural Industry," Civil Engineering and Architecture, Vol. 12, No. 4, pp. 2744 - 2754, 2024. DOI: 10.13189/cea.2024.120418.
(b). APA Format:
Mais Rahdi Al-Ruwaishedi , Dema Khraisat , Nooriati Taib , Esam Azzam (2024). In-Depth Survey on Using BIM Digital Technologies in Jordanian Architectural Industry. Civil Engineering and Architecture, 12(4), 2744 - 2754. DOI: 10.13189/cea.2024.120418.