Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Advanced Research in Education
Year: 2024
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Bim Education in Nigerian Tertiary Institutions: AEC Teachers’ Perspective
Oyesode Sogo Abiola (PhD, MNIA), Dare-Abel Oladipo (PhD, FNIA), Alagbe Oluwole (PhD, FNIA)
ABSTRACT:
Building Informa on Modeling (BIM) has become a revolu onary technology in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construc on (AEC) industry, transforming the way projects are designed, constructed, and managed. However, the incorpora on of BIM into ter ary educa on curricula, especially in Nigerian architecture schools, is s ll being inves gated. This study explores the views of AEC teachers on BIM educa on in Nigerian universi es, shedding light on current prac ces, challenges, and poten al improvements. A structured survey ques onnaire was used to gather qualita ve data for the study. The analysis focuses on key themes such as the integra on of BIM into exis ng curricula, the sufficiency of resources and training for educators, the barriers to effec ve BIM educa on, and the perceived effec veness of BIM educa on in preparing students for industry demands. The findings reveal a varied landscape of BIM educa on across Nigerian architecture schools. Very few of the ins tu ons have fully embraced BIM as an integral part of their programs, while the majority of the respondent ins tu ons s ll encounter significant challenges in BIM implementa on. The top 5 challenges of effec ve BIM educa on include the high cost of so ware/BIM lab setup, inadequate IT infrastructure, and already overloaded curricula of architecture courses amongst others. This paper contributes to the ongoing discussion on BIM educa on by providing insights into the perspec ves of AEC teachers in Nigerian ter ary ins tu ons. It offers recommenda ons for improving BIM integra on in university curricula. By addressing these challenges, Nigerian architecture schools can be er equip students with essen al BIM skills, ensuring their readiness for the evolving demands of the AEC industry.
keywords: AEC Teachers, Architecture Schools, BIM Educa on, BIM Skills, Nigeria