Abstract:

This paper aims to investigate the status of adoption of BIM in Lebanon in comparison to the MENA region. In addition to identifying the potential benefits of using BIM from the perspective of practitioners. The results of study are analyzed to underline what could be done to foster the adoption of BIM in the AEC industry in Lebanon and the MENA region. The performed analysis showed that the penetration rate of BIM in Lebanon (12.5%) is too low compared to the MENA region (84%). It was also found that the highest lack of BIM usage occurs in small and medium engineering consultancy offices. A solution to the low penetration rate of BIM are incentives and rules that organize the industry in Lebanon. Governmental incentives and obligations could increase the penetration rate of BIM in the Lebanese Construction Industry. The paper contributes to the field by sharing the preliminary findings of the study conducted on BIM in Lebanon, which paves the way for further inquiries on the topic and guide decision makers and authorities to issue policies and incentives to regulate the BIM usage in Lebanon.