Enhancing the Airport Design Process through the Critical Role of BIM Adoption

The architectural, engineering, and construction (AEC) industries often stick to traditional methods due to their unique nature and reluctance to embrace new techniques. Building information modeling (BIM) is increasingly essential in this sense, as BIM fosters collaboration and streamlines processes. However, a thorough analysis of BIM's success factors is crucial for its successful implementation. This paper approaches the analysis of BIM success factors from a fresh angle, concentrating on two key elements: the enablers and impacts of BIM adoption, specifically during the design phase of airport projects. Given airport projects’ immense scale and complexity, the importance of utilizing BIM cannot be overstated. The methodology involves an extensive literature review to identify common enablers and impacts and a case study approach to assess BIM adaptation strategies at both firm and project levels. The results revealed the ranking of enablers and impacts crucial for BIM adoption in airport projects.