BIM Implementation in Small and Medium-Sized Companies in the Colombian Construction Sector

The construction sector has been characterized by having lower productivity than other industries. Construction has been encouraged to improve project performance and promote improvements in the life cycle. BIM is a project management methodology based on virtual construction and collaborative work that allows better integration in the life-cycle project. The main objective of this research is to demonstrate, through a survey, the BIM implementation level in the Colombian construction industry. It was concluded that implementing BIM methodology in Colombia is incipient without a full implementation in the industry. Many enterprises continue to use traditional methods; however, the benefits in companies where it has been implemented are evident. Additionally, statistically significant differences were found in variables like BIM maturity and knowledge, among groups, such as type of enterprise, and organizational levels. Collaborative strategies could be developed to reduce barriers such as lack of knowledge, extra costs, and fear of change.