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This study investigates the perceived benefits of Building Information Modelling (BIM) in enhancing supply chain management (SCM) within the South African construction industry. Adopting a quantitative research methodology and a descriptive research design, data were collected from 151 professionals across all nine provinces through an online questionnaire. The results indicate that BIM significantly enhances decision-making, fosters collaboration, improves project visualisation, optimises scheduling, facilitates clash detection, and strengthens materials management. These benefits collectively contribute to greater operational efficiency, cost control, risk mitigation, and improved project delivery. Sustainable construction practices and advanced project planning emerged as primary drivers of value, while benefits such as improved regulatory compliance, resilience to external factors, and advanced safety planning were perceived as secondary. The study recommends targeted training, supportive policies, and strengthened collaboration between industry stakeholders, academia, and technology providers to maximise BIM’s impact.

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Building Information Modelling for Construction Supply Chain Management in South Africa: Perceived Benefits

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  • 发表日期：

    2026年

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  • Opeoluwa Akinradewo,
  • Olushola Akinshipe

摘要

This study investigates the perceived benefits of Building Information Modelling (BIM) in enhancing supply chain management (SCM) within the South African construction industry. Adopting a quantitative research methodology and a descriptive research design, data were collected from 151 professionals across all nine provinces through an online questionnaire. The results indicate that BIM significantly enhances decision-making, fosters collaboration, improves project visualisation, optimises scheduling, facilitates clash detection, and strengthens materials management. These benefits collectively contribute to greater operational efficiency, cost control, risk mitigation, and improved project delivery. Sustainable construction practices and advanced project planning emerged as primary drivers of value, while benefits such as improved regulatory compliance, resilience to external factors, and advanced safety planning were perceived as secondary. The study recommends targeted training, supportive policies, and strengthened collaboration between industry stakeholders, academia, and technology providers to maximise BIM’s impact.