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BIM IN MALAYSIA
NUR ANIS ANISSA BINTI YUSNIZAM
Department of Construction Engineering Technology (Geo-Structure)

Kolej Kemahiran Tinggi Mara Sri Gading

Batu Pahat, Johor

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ABSTRACT - Malaysia was introduced to BIM in 2007, at that time
the acceptance of BIM technology was still in a weak state
compared to the neighboring country which is Singapore which is
much more advanced with this BIM technology. Although, the
knowledge about BIM has been extended to construction
companies but they have not yet implemented BIM technology in
their construction projects. In 2013, Malaysia has expanded BIM
knowledge to the public. CIDB intensified the implementation of
BIM in Malaysia by creating the Malaysia BIM Roadmap to
introduce BIM in the construction industry with the aim of more BIM
implementation by 2020.The Malaysian government has looked far
ahead to the advantages of BIM with JKR having made Pelan
Strategik 2021 - 2025. Malaysia wants as much as 80%
implementation of BIM in construction projects in Malaysia by 2025.
The benefits from the implementation of BIM technology that has
caused Malaysia to want BIM to be implemented in every
construction project. In fact, BIM technology will provide long-
lasting benefits in the future to the country and future generations.

Keywords : BIM, BIM Implementation, Construction Industry.

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1.0 Introduction generations and management

of digital reprensentations of
Building Information Modeling
physicals and functional
is a process supported by
characteristics of places. BIM
various tools, technologies
was established in May 1995,
and contracts involving the

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it was the brainchild of Charles
M. Eastman, An American
Professor. But the
implementation of BIM in
Malaysia started in 2007. The
Director of the Public Works
Department (JKR) suggested
introducing BIM in Malaysia.
The first government project to
use BIM technology has been
designed which is the National
Cancer Institute. Meanwhile,
in 2013 CIDB intensified the
implementation of BIM in
Malaysia by creating the
Malaysia BIM Roadmap to
introduce BIM in the
construction industry with the
aim of more BIM
implementation by 2020.
Figure 1.1
2.0 BIM
Building Information Modelling
is a digital model of a building
that can be visualized in
physical 3D and contains
various geometric information,
functions, features or
parameters produced through
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several related software.Then,
BIM can be used to show the
entire life cycle of a building
including the construction
process and facility
operations. an advanced
concept for the majority of
companies operating in the
AEC industry. BIM provides a
new paradigm for designing,
building, operating and
maintaining facilities
(Muhammad Khairul Anuar
Bin Isa,2019). BIM is a
business process supported
by technology. Is it absolutely
critical to understand this as in
the construction industry,
traditional method use
technology in isolation, but the
BIM process uses technology
in colaboration (Est.2016).
Building Information Modelling
(BIM) is a digital depiction of a
developed facility that
provides an essential line of
'integration' in Industrialised
Building System (IBS). BIM,
according to the researchers,
can help IBS building projects
save money and improve
budgeting and cost estimating
(Narimah Kasim,
2021).Building Information
Modelling (BIM) is a process of
preparing, usage and sharing
of 3D modelling through digital
technology that contain
multiple information; which
may be utilised by all parties to
a project, in attaining
objectives throughout the
implementation of the project
(CIDB). However, the
definition from CIDB is more
accurate and clear in meaning
compared to other definitions
that are not so clear in
meaning.In my opinion, the
use of the definition made by
CIDB will give AEC a clearer
view of BIM. A clear definition
can provide a good
understanding to each party
involved and can facilitate the
progress of the project.
Figure 2.1
Figure 2.2
3.0 BIM Benefits
BIM in Malaysia should be
implemented because there
are many benefits between
cost savings, shorter project
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time and smoother project
processes. The benefits of
BIM have made all disciplines
easier because the project
process is smoother and
easier to manage. In fact,
every project journey can be
controlled more easily. In
addition, with the
implementation of BIM all
disciplines can interact easily
and can know every problem
that occurs in the
implementation of the project.
All parties need to work
together from the beginning to
produce an accurate and
complete building model to
avoid any problems when
developing the actual building.
This can directly increase
productivity and even help
save time and cost (Erda
Khursyiah Basir, 2018). The
implementation of BIM has
given many benefits to all
parties. It is not limited to AEC
but it encompasses the whole.
Good for consumers, AEC,
and the environment. An
innovation that adds valuable
benefits to deliver construction
domains throughout the
project lifecycle (Idris Othman,
2020).
 its current practices,
contractual policy, and
business model. This made
industries and organizations to
reshape (Idris Othman, 2021).
BIM implementation
incorporates various
challenges and they include
the following: technical
Figure 3.1 challenges, management
challenges, and
4.0 BIM Implementation / environmental, financial and
Adoption legal risks
(Yani Rahmawati, 2021). On
The implementation of BIM in 30 September 2020, the
Malaysia is already at the senior minister of Kerja Raya,
development stage. It is Dato Sri Haji Fadilah Bin Haji
because many projects in Yusof inaugurated the Pelan
Malaysia have used the BIM Strategik JKR 2021 - 2025 .
process which has brought Strategic plan has set the
many benefits to all parties. adoption of the mechanism to
There are 7 buildings that use reach 50% next year and 80 %
the BIM process that have by 2025.
been completed as of 2015.
While there are several
projects that use the BIM
process that are currently
under construction. With the
construction using the BIM
process, it shows that Figure 4.1
Malaysia has accepted the
implementation of BIM in the
country. The implementation
of BIM added significant
benefits to the construction
industry, but at the same time
it has a significant impacted on

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Figure 4.2
5.0 BIM Challenges
Barriers
Challenges in
implementation of BIM involve
several factors, among which
are compatibility between
project team members,
reliability, reluctance
change and lack
preparation to implement BIM
technology, all of which will
cause disputes between
project teams. The country is
in dire need of construction
sector implementers who have
a high level of awareness in
adapting to the BIM work
process (Nur Hidayah Ahmad,
2020). In my view, the
challenge that plagues AEC or
small companies that want to
use the BIM process is
financial. Spending a little
money to keep up with current
technology so they don't fall
behind is a good investment.
In fact, they will get a
worthwhile return if they keep
up with the development of
technology that facilitates the
progress of the project.
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Figure 5.1
the
6.0 Conclusion
The conclusion that BIM sees
is a process. While Revit is a
tool used to facilitate the BIM
to process. BIM has facilitated all
of disciplines because it can
speed up project time to
completion, can reduce errors,
and reduce material wastage.
From this writing, it can be
seen that BIM is a new
technology that is very helpful
for AEC. The benefits of BIM
are also undeniable by AEC.
However, the adoption of BIM
in Malaysia is still at a low
level. However, Malaysia has
already implemented this BIM
in various important places in
Malaysia now. In addition, in
its implementation there are
also challenges and barriers
because BIM is a technology
that is difficult for some parties
such as small companies or
'kontraktor kampung' to apply
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this system in project
implementation. We should
feel lucky because Malaysia
has established myBIM Center
Malaysia. It is part of an
initiative to realize the
implementation of BIM in
Malaysia.
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