Abstract:
Building Information Modeling (BIM) has been gaining a significant edge in the construction
industry over the last decade. BIM allows gathering all building information in one shared database that
can help all construction entities better understand, integrate and visualize all work progress from inception
to operation of the building. The main purpose behind BIM is to bring all project participants together
(Client, Architect, Contractor, Consultant) since the initial stages of a project allowing them to cooperate
and work as a team in the promise of an increased productivity, reduced cost, enhanced quality and faster
delivery. However, a full-fledged implementation of BIM tools and benefits is not yet achieved in the
construction industry and remains a debatable issue for researchers and practitioners in the construction
field. This paper aims at assessing BIM awareness and usage in the Lebanese construction industry through
conducting interviews with contractors, architects and consultants that are key players in the Lebanese
market. A comprehensive literature review about BIM adoption in some developed countries and in the
surrounding region is also provided in order to better evaluate the Lebanese industry status in comparison
with foreign industries. This research sheds the light on BIM awareness of the different construction parties
in the Lebanese market, assesses the extent of its current use, identifies the pertaining implementation
challenges, and provides recommendations to enhance BIM role in the Lebanese construction industry
