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Advancing sustainable construction through BIM: Examining the link between barriers and benefits in prefabricated factory projects
Ha Duy Khanh1*
,
Le Dinh Thuc2
,
Huynh Trung Hieu3
1Associate Professor, Dept. of Civil Engineering, Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology and Engineering, Vietnam
2PhD, Dept. of Civil Engineering, Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology and Engineering, Vietnam
3PhD Student, Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology and Engineering, Vietnam
*Corresponding Author
31 December 2025. pp. 535-553
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Abstract

Building Information Modeling (BIM) is a modern technological solution for designing and managing construction projects, widely adopted in many countries due to its numerous benefits. However, companies often face significant barriers when applying BIM, mainly due to varying conditions and capacities. This study aims to assess the importance of barriers in limiting the benefits of BIM during the pre-construction phase and to develop an evaluation model to analyze their relationship. Based on a review of the literature and expert surveys, the study identified 19 key benefits, grouped into five categories: enhanced visualization, cost reduction, time savings, efficient design, and improved collaboration. It also identified 11 significant barriers, categorized into three groups: human, facility, and process-related, within the Vietnamese construction industry. Data were collected through a structured questionnaire distributed to stakeholders with knowledge of BIM. The analysis revealed the most significant barriers related to low-quality human resources, high investment costs, and the absence of a legal framework for BIM implementation. In addition, the study found that these barriers have a relatively similar level of influence on BIM benefits. The study used multiple linear regression analysis to develop models to assess the impact of each barrier group on specific BIM benefits. The models demonstrated high accuracy and applicability, making them suitable for future forecasting. The findings can assist project stakeholders in developing more effective BIM implementation strategies by reducing barriers and maximizing benefits.

Keywords
benefits
barriers
building information modeling (BIM)
cause-and-effect matrix
construction management
multiple linear regression
prefabricated factory projects
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  • Publisher :Sustainable Building Research Center (ERC) Innovative Durable Building and Infrastructure Research Center
  • Publisher(Ko) :건설구조물 내구성혁신 연구센터
  • Journal Title :International Journal of Sustainable Building Technology and Urban Development
  • Volume : 16
  • No :4
  • Pages :535-553
  • Received Date : 2025-05-05
  • Accepted Date : 2025-12-30
  • DOI :https://doi.org/10.22712/susb.20250036
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