Developing a data management model for BIM integration in facilities management / Wan Siti Hajar Wan Nasharuddin

Wan Siti Hajar , Wan Nasharuddin (2025) Developing a data management model for BIM integration in facilities management / Wan Siti Hajar Wan Nasharuddin. Masters thesis, Universiti Malaya.

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Abstract

This research examines the integration of Building Information Modelling (BIM) within the Facilities Management (FM) phase, highlighting the significance of comprehensive facilities data to enhance the development and efficacy of the BIM model. A major challenge identified is the frequent delayed involvement of facilities managers, typically occurring only during the post-construction stage, which impedes the integration process. Furthermore, a lack of BIM literacy among FM personnel limits the full potential of BIM applications in FM. The primary aim of this study is to explore and establish a structured model for enabling effective Building Information Modelling (BIM) application in the Facilities Management (FM) phase. The study establishes three specific objectives: to determine the critical BIM FM information, to deduce a mechanism for the information integration process, and to develop a structured BIM FM integration model tailored to the Malaysian context. A Sequential Explanatory Research Design, combining quantitative and qualitative methodologies, was employed to achieve these objectives. The research was conducted in three phases, each addressing one objective through distinct methods: A systematic literature review (SLR), a survey, and semi-structured interviews. In the SLR phase, 15 records were selected from 785 identified in the Scopus and Web of Science databases. These records were analysed to identify 15 key requirements for FM-related tasks in BIM, which formed the basis for structuring the subsequent survey. The survey, distributed among FM and BIM professionals, achieved a sample size of 93 respondents. Quantitative data from the survey were analysed using SPSS and SmartPLS software, leading to the development of a measurement and structural model that illustrates the relationship between Facilities Data (FD), BIM Exchange Format (EXBIM) and the Level of Development (LOD) BIM Model in the BIM model. The qualitative phase involved semi-structured interviews with 12 respondents to validate the proposed integration model. The findings revealed that the FD variable, encompassing managerial, legal, commercial, and technical data, is a significant factor in enhancing BIM application at the FM stage. Consequently, the study developed the BIM FM integration model, incorporating the FD, BIM Exchange Model (EXBIM), and LOD variables. This model is intended to serve as a foundation for improving the coherence and effectiveness of BIM applications in FM, ultimately contributing to the advancement of FM digitalisation in Malaysia.

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