DOI: https://doi.org/10.14710/vol15iss3pp351-358

A Qualitative Analysis of the Phenomenon of Lonely BIM in Infrastructure Projects

*Ahmad Rifqy Zein  -  Department of Civil Engineering Diponegoro University, Jalan Prof Sudharto SH Semarang, Central Java, Indonesia, Indonesia
Ferry Hermawan  -  Department of Civil Engineering Diponegoro University, Jalan Prof Sudharto SH Semarang, Central Java, Indonesia, Indonesia
Jati Utomo Dwi Hatmoko  -  Department of Civil Engineering Diponegoro University, Jalan Prof Sudharto SH Semarang, Central Java, Indonesia, Indonesia
Open Access Copyright (c) 2025 Jurnal Sistem Informasi Bisnis

Citation Format:
Abstract

The integration of Building Information Modeling (BIM) in construction faces challenges due to differing approaches from stakeholders. This study emphasizes the need for practical improvements in BIM implementation in Indonesia, particularly in managerial aspects. By identifying the factors causing isolated BIM usage ('Lonely BIM'), this research provides actionable strategies to promote better collaboration, enhance stakeholder coordination, and streamline BIM processes in infrastructure projects. These insights aim to improve efficiency, reduce project delays, and encourage wider adoption of BIM, ensuring more consistent and integrated digital construction practices across the industry. Using qualitative methods, interviews and project data were analyzed with ATLAS.ti software. The factors identified include organizational culture, with the top rank being workplace culture, software/hardware investment with the top rank being software/hardware procurement, human resources factors with the top rank being the lack of human resources and support, skill disparity factors with the top rank being stakeholder BIM capability, technological gaps among stakeholders, communication constraints with the top rank being the effectiveness of coordination and communication methods, and the factor of owner demands, where the majority do not require BIM. These results identify important factors influencing BIM isolation and offer insights for the construction industry to overcome these barriers.

Fulltext View|Download
Keywords: Lonely BIM; Infrastructure Projects; Stakeholder Coordination; BIM Adoption; Organizational Culture

Article Metrics:

Article Info
Section: Research Articles
Language : EN
Recent articles
Enablers dan Barriers to Green Supply Chain Management with TOPSIS and MOORA for Prioritzing Decision-Making Event Driven Architecture Approach for Synchronization Real Time NeoFeeder PDDIKTI Development of a Mikrotik API-Based Leaderboard System for Monitoring ISP User Activity More recent articles
Most cited articles
Sistem Informasi Penyebaran Penyakit Demam Berdarah Menggunakan Metode Jaringan Syaraf Tiruan Backpropagation Implementasi Metode Promethee Dan Borda Dalam Sistem Pendukung Keputusan Pemilihan Lokasi Pembukaan Cabang Baru Bank Sistem Panel Kinerja Untuk Program Studi Sarjana Berbasis BAN PT Penerapan Model Human Computer Interaction (HCI) Dalam Analisis Sistem Informasi Aplikasi Auto Sales Forecasting Berbasis Computational Intelligence Website untuk Mengoptimalisasi Manajemen Strategi Pemasaran Produk More cited articles
  1. Abbasnejad, B., & Izadi Moud, H. (2013). BIM and Basic Challenges Associated with its Definitions, Interpretations and Expectations. In International Journal of Engineering Research and Applications (IJERA) (Vol. 3). www.ijera.com
  2. Alankarage, S., Chileshe, N., Rameezdeen, R., Edwards, D. J., & Samaraweera, A. (2023). Exploring BIM-triggered organisational and professional culture change: a systematic literature review. Construction Innovation, 23(1), 229–247. https://doi.org/10.1108/CI-04-2021-0084
  3. Azhar, S. (2011). Building Information Modeling (BIM): Trends, Benefits, Risks, and Challenges for the AEC Industry. Leadership and Management in Engineering, 11(3), 241–252. https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)LM.1943-5630.0000127
  4. Babatunde, S. O., Udeaja, C., & Adekunle, A. O. (2020). Barriers to BIM implementation and ways forward to improve its adoption in the Nigerian AEC firms. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 39(1), 48–71. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJBPA-05-2019-0047
  5. Čuš Babič, N., & Rebolj, D. (2016). Culture change in construction industry: from 2D toward BIM based construction. In Journal of Information Technology in Construction (ITcon) (Vol. 21). http://www.itcon.org/2016/6
  6. Ezeokoli, F., Okoye, P., & Nkeleme, E. (2016). Factors Affecting the Adaptability of Building Information Modelling (BIM) for Construction Projects in Anambra State Nigeria. Journal of Scientific Research and Reports, 11(5), 1–10. https://doi.org/10.9734/JSRR/2016/26563
  7. Khosrowshahi, F., & Arayici, Y. (2012). Roadmap for Implementation of BIM in the UK Construction Industry. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 19(6), 610–635. https://doi.org/10.1108/09699981211277531
  8. Knobel, M., Ahmed, V., Saboor, S., Gledson, B., & Kassem, M. (2021). A Socio-cultural Perspective to BIM Adoption: A Case Study in South Africa (pp. 405–412). https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-48465-1_68
  9. Kuiper, I., & Holzer, D. (2013). Rethinking the contractual context for Building Information Modelling (BIM) in the Australian built environment industry. Construction Economics and Building, 13(4), 1–17. https://doi.org/10.5130/AJCEB.v13i4.3630
  10. Li, Z. Q., Tan, H. C., & Wong, P. F. (2019). Building Knoeledge Information Modelling: A Conceptual Framework For Managing Higher Dimension Knowledge. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/333172225
  11. Ogwueleka, A. C. (2015). Upgrading from the use of 2D CAD systems to BIM technologies in the construction industry: consequences and merits. International Journal of Engineering Trends and Technology, 28(8), 403–411. https://doi.org/10.14445/22315381/IJETT-V28P277
  12. Ozorhon, B., & Karahan, U. (2017). Critical Success Factors of Building Information Modeling Implementation. Journal of Management in Engineering, 33(3). https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)ME.1943-5479.0000505
  13. Roy, A. F. Van, & Firdaus, A. (2020). Building Information Modelling in Indonesia: Knowledge, Implementation and Barriers. Journal of Construction in Developing Countries, 25(2), 199–217. https://doi.org/10.21315/jcdc2020.25.2.8
  14. Salwati Ibrahim, F., Esa, M., & Rahman, R. A. (2019). The Barriers Factors and Driving Forces for BIM Implementation in Malaysian AEC Companies. In Article in Journal of Advanced Research in Dynamical and Control Systems. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/335338628
  15. Siyi, G., & Yongfeng, C. (2018). Simplification Method of Information Modeling in the Building Project Operation and Maintenance Stage. Journal of Graphics, 39(1), 123–128
  16. Sopaheluwakan, M. P., & Adi, T. J. W. (2020). Adoption and implementation of building information modeling (BIM) by the government in the Indonesian construction industry. IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering, 930(1), 012020. https://doi.org/10.1088/1757-899X/930/1/012020
  17. Telaga, A. S. (2018). A review of BIM (Building Information Modeling) implementation in Indonesia construction industry. IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering, 352, 012030. https://doi.org/10.1088/1757-899X/352/1/012030
  18. Wu, W., Mayo, G., McCuen, T. L., Issa, R. R. A., & Smith, D. K. (2018). Building Information Modeling Body of Knowledge. I: Background, Framework, and Initial Development. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 144(8). https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)CO.1943-7862.0001518
  19. Zahrizan, Z., Ali, N. M., Haron, A. T., Marshall-Ponting, A., & Hamid, Z. A. (2013). Exploring the adoption of building information modeling in the Malaysian construction industry: a qualitative approach. International Journal of Research in Engineering and Technology, 2(8), 384–395

Last update:

No citation recorded.

Last update: 2025-12-19 01:15:44

No citation recorded.