Procurement route and Building Information Modelling (BIM) implementation effect on achieving sustainable buildings in developing countries: a case study of Jordan

In Jordan and most developing countries, the construction industry faces problems such as chronic resource shortages, general situation of socioeconomic stress, institutional weaknesses and a general inability to deal with key issues. There is also evidence that the problems have become greater in extent and severity in recent years. Building Information Modelling (BIM) has emerged as a potential solution to these problems and to improve the performance of the construction industry. Construction procurement routes currently applied in Jordan predate the use of life-cycle BIM for the delivery of construction projects. To date, little has been done to align the various procurement routes used in delivering buildings with the novel opportunities offered via BIM. This paper is a part of an on-going research project to determine whether procurement approaches influence the ability to use BIM approach to deliver sustainable buildings in Jordan.