Abstract.  The effectiveness of implementing Building Information Modeling (BIM) in the Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) industry is steadily increasing in the recent years. This study examined the role of BIM implementation in one of the Middle East countries, particularly in Palestine. It explores the extent of BIM implementation benefits against obstacles and the main design aspects where the Palestinian AEC industry used to implement BIM to enhance its performance. The study adopted the qualitative strategies where a semi-structured interview technique with a sample of Palestinian Engineering Firms was carried out. The findings show that BIM implementation in Palestine has some shortage in the MEP aspects which affects the completion of the BIM lifecycle. Therefore the sequence line of BIM lifecycle in the Palestinian firms is still incomplete. Also, the findings indicate that the extent of the optimal use of BIM is associated with the extent of implementing BIM at the different design aspects, as well as the size and complexity of the project. Therefore, the need for BIM model is becoming more essential to attain its impact as an engineering solution for the complex systems with various aspects.

Conference Title

Virtual Conference on Engineering and Technology 2021 (ViCET 2021)

Conference Country

Malaysia

Conference Date

Sept. 29, 2021 - Sept. 29, 2021

Conference Sponsor

Malaysia Engineers and Technologists Society (METS).

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