Perceptions of the influence of BIM digital models in cost overrun management: A construction education perspective
Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: Cost overruns are a critical challenge in construction management, with severe implications for the economic stability of projects. The Building Information Modeling (BIM) methodology has demonstrated considerable potential to mitigate the factors contributing to cost variances, highlighting the importance of robust academic training to enable its effective implementation. Despite the growing integration of BIM into construction management education curricula, there remains a gap in the literature regarding students' perceptions of its effectiveness in key construction management areas, with few studies exploring how future professionals view BIM's role in addressing cost overruns. This study aims to fill this gap by examining undergraduate and graduate students' perceptions of BIM's potential to help reduce cost overruns in residential construction. Using a specifically designed questionnaire and analysing an integrative project, data were collected from 45 undergraduate and 30 graduate students. The results reveal a varied perception of BIM's influence on managing cost overruns, emphasising its effectiveness in the early stages and its limitations in external contexts. The findings contribute to reviewing and adapting university curricula to improve the integration of cost management knowledge and BIM training. This would improve future construction managers' professional competence and enhance BIM's effectiveness as a critical tool in reducing cost overruns.
Authors: Kevin Torres, Karen Castañeda, Omar Sánchez, Carlos A. Peña, Karol Bobadilla, Maria Hurtado
Language: English
Subfield: Building and Construction
Field: Engineering
Domain: Physical Sciences
SDG: Quality education
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $1,800
Award: G4101598861
OpenAlex ID: W4414411999