The Role of Building Information Modeling (BIM) in Controlling the Project Cost by Effective Communication between the Project Stakeholders | ||||
| International Design Journal | ||||
| Article 9, Volume 15, Issue 3, May and June 2025, Page 105-113 PDF (1.06 MB) | ||||
| Document Type: Original Article | ||||
| DOI: 10.21608/idj.2025.357077.1260 | ||||
 View on SCiNiTO | ||||
| Authors | ||||
Essam Almahmoud   1; Ibrahim Alsaieh2
| ||||
| 1Architecture department, Architecture and Planning College, Qassim university, Buriydah 52571, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia | ||||
| 2Architecture department, Architecture and Planning college, Qassim university, Buriydah 52571, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia | ||||
| Abstract | ||||
| Building Information Modeling (BIM) has emerged as a crucial tool for enhancing communication among project stakeholders—owners, contractors, and designers—by enabling integrated information exchange and accurate documentation. Despite its increasing global adoption, the implementation of BIM in construction projects in Saudi Arabia remains limited (A Al-Yami, 2021). As construction projects and the overall industry become more complex, the need for an effective communication system within project teams becomes more pressing. BIM provides comprehensive, multidimensional channels that enhance communication, management, and decision-making throughout the project lifecycle. This study quantitatively examines the role of BIM in improving communication efficiency and cost control in construction projects in Saudi Arabia. A survey was conducted among construction professionals, including both those with experience in BIM and those without prior exposure to it. Two versions of the questionnaire were used to capture both perspectives, focusing on the impact of communication quality on project cost and control. A total of 85 valid responses were collected and analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistical methods. The results highlight BIM's potential to enhance effective communication from the respondents' perspective, as well as the key obstacles to effective communication in traditional, paper-based project management methods. Recommendations have been provided to improve the effectiveness of BIM in addressing communication challenges and enhancing project execution, with a particular focus on the limitations of traditional paper-based approaches. | ||||
| Keywords | ||||
| BIM; Communication Efficiency; Cost Reduction; Construction Management | ||||
|
Supplementary Files
|
||||
| References | ||||
|
1- Aljobaly, O., & Banawi, A. (2020). Evaluation of the Saudi construction industry for adoption of building information modelling. Advances in Artificial Intelligence, Software and Systems Engineering. Springer. 2- Al-Yami, A., & Sanni-Anibire, M. O. (2021). BIM in the Saudi Arabian construction industry: State of the art, benefits, and barriers. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation. Emerald. 3- Argyris, C. (2004). Double-loop learning and organizational change: Facilitating transformational change. Dynamics of Organizational Change and Learning. Wiley Online Library. 4- Aziz, R. F., & Hafez, S. M. (2013). Applying lean thinking in construction and performance improvement. Alexandria Engineering Journal. Elsevier. 5- Brax, S. A., & Jonsson, K. (2009). Developing integrated solution offerings for remote diagnostics: A comparative case study of two manufacturers. International Journal of Operations & Production Management. Emerald. 6- Bridges, D. R., Davidson, R. A., Odegard, P. S., Maki, I. V., & Tomkowiak, J. (2011). Interprofessional collaboration: Three best practice models of interprofessional education. Medical Education Online. Taylor & Francis. 7- Charef, R., Alaka, H., & Emmitt, S. (2018). Beyond the third dimension of BIM: A systematic review of literature and assessment of professional views. Journal of Building Engineering. Elsevier. 8- Cloke, K., & Goldsmith, J. (2011). Resolving conflicts at work: Ten strategies for everyone on the job. Books.Google.com. 9- Cooke, B., & Williams, P. (2025). Construction planning, programming and control. Books.Google.com. 10- Fadzil, N. S., Noor, N. M., & Rahman, I. A. (2017). Need of risk management practice amongst Bumiputera contractors in Malaysian construction industries. IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science. IOPScience. 11- Frame, J. D. (2002). The new project management: Tools for an age of rapid change, complexity, and other business realities. Books.Google.com. 12- Gao, J., & Fischer, M. (2008). Framework and case studies comparing implementations and impacts of 3D/4D modeling across projects. Citeseer. 13- Goh, K. C., Goh, H. H., Toh, S. H., & Ang, S. P. (2014). Enhancing communication in the construction industry through BIM. 11th International Conference on Innovation and Management. Core. 14- Gratton, L., & Truss, C. (2003). The three-dimensional people strategy: Putting human resources policies into action. Academy of Management Perspectives. 15- Harper, K. A. (2000). The man from Muscatine: A bio-bibliography of Ellis Parker Butler. ProQuest. 16- Hardin, B., & McCool, D. (2015). BIM and construction management: Proven tools, methods, and workflows. Books.Google.com. 17- Heshmat, H., & Ahmed, I. M. (2015). The importance of computer-aided design software (CAID) for industrial designers. Journal of Arts and Applied Sciences, 2(3), 115-128. 18- Ingram, J. (2020). Understanding BIM: The past, present, and future. TaylorFrancis.com. 19- Kim, H., Anderson, K., Lee, S. H., & Hildreth, J. (2013). Generating construction schedules through automatic data extraction using open BIM technology. Automation in Construction. Elsevier. 20- Lee, G., Sacks, R., & Eastman, C. M. (2006). Specifying parametric building object behavior (BOB) for a building information modeling system. Automation in Construction. Elsevier. 21- Liu, Z., Lu, Y., & Peh, L. C. (2019). A review and scientometric analysis of global building information modeling (BIM) research in the architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) industry. Buildings. MDPI. 22- Nembhard, I. M., & Edmondson, A. C. (2006). Making it safe: The effects of leader inclusiveness and professional status on psychological safety and improvement efforts in health care teams. Journal of Organizational Behavior. Wiley Online Library. 23- Olawale, Y. A., & Sun, M. (2010). Cost and time control of construction projects: Inhibiting factors and mitigating measures in practice. Construction Management and Economics. Taylor & Francis. 24- Sacks, R., Eastman, C., Lee, G., & Teicholz, P. (2018). BIM handbook: A guide to building information modeling for owners, designers, engineers, contractors, and facility managers. Books.Google.com. 25- Smith, D. K., & Tardif, M. (2009). Building information modeling: A strategic implementation guide for architects, engineers, constructors, and real estate asset managers. Books.Google.com. 26- Svalestuen, F., Knotten, V., Lædre, O., Drevland, F., & Lohne, J. (2017). Using building information model (BIM) devices to improve information flow and collaboration on construction sites. NTNU Open. 27- Tessema, Y. A. (2008). BIM for improved building design communication between architects and clients in the schematic design phase. TTU-IR.TDL.org. 28- Urciuoli, B. (2008). Skills and selves in the new workplace. American Ethnologist. Wiley Online Library. Wang, J., Li, J., & Chen, X. (2010). Parametric design based on building information modeling for sustainable buildings. International Conference on Sustainable Buildings. IEEE Xplore. | ||||
|
Statistics Article View: 434 PDF Download: 59 |
||||
