| dc.description.abstract | The study aims to investigate the application of Building Information Modelling (BIM)
Technology for clash detection in Uganda's construction projects. Specifically, the study aims
to classify the various clashes occurring on construction projects and identify their underlying
causes, examine the extent to which conventional and BIM-based methods have been used to
resolve clashes on construction projects and compare the performance between the two
methods of clash resolution used on construction projects. The research design adopted in the
study is descriptive, and a mixed-method approach is used that combines qualitative and
quantitative approaches. The target population includes professionals working in the
construction industry of Uganda, focusing on general practitioners in construction management
on various construction projects. Simple random sampling and purposive sampling techniques
were used to select the sample of construction professionals working in Uganda, working for
both international and local construction companies. Data was collected through a survey of
construction professionals in Uganda, including close-ended questions. This data was
statistically analyzed to obtain more objective and generalized insights. Qualitative data was
also collected through questionnaires answered by professionals in the Ugandan construction
industry, which were transcribed and coded for analysis. The study's key findings reveal that
the use of BIM technology for clash detection in Uganda's construction industry would largely
increase productivity by eliminating cases of rework arising from clashes. The study also found
that the primary causes of clashes in Uganda's construction industry are poor communication
and coordination among stakeholders, design errors and omissions, and inadequate information
management. Additionally, the study found that the use of BIM technology for clash detection
is more effective than conventional methods in terms of time, cost, and accuracy. Based on
these findings, the study recommends that stakeholders in Uganda's construction industry
should embrace BIM technology for clash detection to improve productivity, reduce costs and
delays caused by rework, and enhance the accuracy of the design and construction process. The
study also recommends that the government of Uganda and professional associations in the
construction industry should provide training and support for the adoption and implementation
of BIM technology in the country. | en_US |
