Building Information Modeling (BIM) Implementation Strategies for Sustainable Infrastructure in Africa: The Case of Ethiopia

Abstract—This study presents the key BIM implementation strategies for public infrastructure projects in developing countries, with an emphasis in the Ethiopian construction sector to enhance sustainability in the built environment. An empirical research approach was conducted using a structured questionnaire survey, initially validated though both content analysis. The statistical analysis results reveal that the BIM implementation drivers in the infrastructure sector are: adequate IT infrastructure, availability of standards and guidelines, and government policy for sustainable development goals. Further, the factor analysis resulted in constructs: organization, project, process, applications & tools, market, and information management. This paper can be beneficial to policy makers involved in public projects to facilitate BIM adoption in the project life cycle and meet the sustainable development goals in the infrastructure market.