Although Building Information Modeling (BIM) is widely adopted all over the world, it is still considered a new approach in Syria, and only a few educational institutions apply it. Therefore, it is important to publish academic studies on BIM models and to train new professionals who can implement BIM in the architecture, construction, and operation sector (AECO). This study aims to measure the maturity of BIM at the Syrian Virtual University (SVU) in order to evaluate and develop the Building Information Modeling and Management (BIMM) master's program. The research methodology is based on measuring maturity using a maturity measurement tool for higher education institutions (BIM maturity matrix for higher education institutions or BIM-HEI), in addition to distributing an electronic questionnaire to BIMM master's students, with a sample size of 93 students. Based on the results of the maturity measurement and respondents' answers, this study proposes recommendations and proposals to develop the master's program. Furthermore, it presents a new contribution by presenting a successful model for teaching BIM in universities, which can serve as an example for educational institutions in Syria to plan and adopt BIM in their curricula, while properly disseminating and adopting the BIM culture within their universities.
Adoption of Building Information Modelling (BIM) has increased significantly over the last few years, This paper explain the worldwide status of building information modeling (BIM) adoption from the perspectives of the engagement level, the Hype Cycle model, the technology diffusion model, and BIM services. An online questionnaire was published, and 157 engineers from many continents responded. Total, North America was the first among the continents. Countries in Asia perceived their stage mainly as slope of enlightenment (realize) in the Hype Cycle model. In the technology diffusion model, the main BIM-users worldwide were “early majority” (third stage), but those in the Middle East/Africa and South America were “early adopters” (second stage). In addition, the more advanced the country, the more number of BIM services employed. In summary, North America, Europe, Oceania, and Asia were advancing quickly toward the realize stage of BIM.
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