Core Requirements for Developing a Successful BIM Execution Plan in Yemen: A Quantitative Study

Abstract

Building Information Modelling (BIM) is a disruptive technology that has the ability to greatly improve the efficiency and effectiveness of construction projects. However, its implementation in impoverished nations like Yemen is hampered by significant barriers, most notably a lack of a defined and contextualised implementation plan. This study fills a major need by identifying and prioritising the key elements for creating a successful BIM Execution Plan (BEP) specific to the Yemeni environment. A structured questionnaire was distributed to a targeted sample of 56 specialists, including academics (30.4%), project managers (23.2%), and consultants/engineers (46.4%).Because of the scarcity of professionals with prior experience in the technology, the snowball sampling technique was used to pick the sample. The study indicated that BIM adoption in Yemen remains in its early stages. It successfully identified 10 major implementation needs and analysed their possibility, with experts citing defining BIM objectives, forming the implementation team and defining BIM utilisation as the most crucial precondition for effective adoption. This study provides a tested, prioritised checklist that will serve as a core roadmap for Yemeni construction enterprises. By concentrating on these critical first steps, businesses may streamline the implementation process and efficiently overcome the initial barriers to BIM adoption.