African BIM Report 2020

Saka, Abdullahi; Itanola, Moses; Olawumi, Timothy; Kori, Sa'id; Hamma-adama, Mansur; Akinradewo, Opeoluwa; Fordjour Antwi-Afari, Maxwell; Ayinla, Kudirat; Banahene Blay, Karen; Adamu, Zulfikar; Kaduma, Lot; Blay, Karen; Udeze, Onyema; Kolo, Shaba; Markafi, Usman; Khalid, Bouguerra; Yusuf, Hauwa; Aghimien, Emmanuel Imuetinyan; Olanrewaju, Oludolapo; Aliu, Soyingbe; Oyediran, Hafiz; Dimka, Nenpin; Dalumo, David B.; Agbodjogbe, Chadrac; KIKA Christian, BAHARA; Tié, Nanzie; Mimoun, Meriem

Abstract

While it may seem like the adoption of Building Information Modelling (BIM) across Africa is slow-paced, the increasing advocacy efforts from various stakeholders is now resulting in a widespread drive for implementation and deployment. Coupled with the ongoing disruption by the global COVID-19 pandemic, there is now a very high degree of the utilization of digital technologies by construction professionals. As a first of its kind across the continent, the African BIM Report was conceived to provide a continuous review of the state of implementation of BIM by the industry. The report will progressively highlight exceptional projects, industry leaders and research experts across Africa. A pan-African survey will integrate the opinion from a wider range of professionals. As a dynamic, future-focused, and thriving community, BIM Africa is well-positioned to champion the digital transformation of the built industry across Africa. Our approach covers broad industry education, extensive research, professional development and certifications, quality networking and the formulation of locally adapted standards. Our Research and Development Committee comprises of a thriving portfolio of internationally certified and brilliant academic researchers of African descent; the coming together of bright minds to impact their motherland.

• Report Type: Technical Report
• Online Publication Date: Sep 1, 2020
• Publication Date: Sep 1, 2020
• Deposit Date: Mar 10, 2023
• Keywords: BIM; Africa; Digital Twins; AI; Architecture
• Publisher URL: https://bimafrica.org/abr2020/