Building Information Modeling (BIM) implementation during facility operation and maintenance management

As the sophistication and utility of models are enhanced, Building Information Modeling (BIM) is continuing to rise in popularity among construction practitioners. Many companies have used BIM or implemented it to some degree in their activities. Nevertheless, though it is rising in popularity, its use in facility management is still delayed and the use of BIM models in the post-construction phase is a research focus that is rapidly developing. The purpose of this study is to identify the usage and barriers of BIM implementation during facility operation and maintenance management. A literature review is carried out in order to identify BIM usage and categories important difficulties that impede the use of BIM to facility operation and maintenance management. A quantitative approach was adopted in the research. A total of 45 respondents around Malaysia were selected and participated in the survey using a random sampling method. Data gathered from the survey then be analysed using the Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) version 25 quantitative software. The findings revealed that there are twelve (12) BIM usages and five (5) main categories of barriers in implementing BIM during facility operation and maintenance management, which are technological, cost, personnel, management and legal issues.