In a press release by the institute, the advantages and use of the BIM was explained. In a bid to embrace the global construction trend, the Nigeria Institute of Quality Surveyors (NIQS) has called upon the government to support the development of Building Information Modelling technologies through funding and implementation of laws for the construction industry. Better project outcomes are achieved through a complete flow of information among applications and across distributed project teams for greater accuracy. Using a BIM methodology improves collaboration and ensures a new level of control over projects of all sizes. BIM is an intelligent 3D model-based process that equips architecture, engineering and construction professionals with the insight and tools to more efficiently plan, design, manage and construct buildings and infrastructure.
Collapse of buildings in Nigeria has been attributed to weak foundation, poor quality materials, structural overloads and incompetence of construction workers.ĭeveloped countries have adopted the use of Building Information Modelling (BIM) technologies in both small and large scale capacities. A case in point is the collapse of the Akwa Ibom church in December 2016 which claimed 200 lives. In the past three years, over 75 buildings have collapsed in Nigeria resulting in the loss of lives and properties. The alarming cases of collapsed buildings in Nigeria only point to the sub-optimal constructions which fall short of global standards. The Architecture, Engineering, and construction (AEC) industry in any country is responsible for the construction, repair, and alteration of buildings, roads, structures and other properties in the country.
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