EXPLORING THE ROLE OF BUILDING INFORMATION MODELING IN PREVENTION THROUGH DESIGN PRACTICES: The Findings in Malaysia’s Construction Industry

• Published in: Handbook of Drivers of Continuous Improvement in Construction Health, Safety, and Wellbeing
• Main Author: Zulkifli A.R.; Che Ibrahim C.K.I.; Belayutham S.
• Format: Book chapter
• Language: English
• Published: CRC Press 2024
• Online Access: https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85208889598&doi=10.1201%2f9781032614069-8&partnerID=40&md5=db2fb301970ac2feee1667cf7da29275

The construction industry is undergoing a transformative shift with the adoption of building information modeling (BIM), which streamlines the design, construction, and operation processes and fosters collaboration among stakeholders. By integrating BIM with the prevention through design (PtD) concept, safety features can be visualized, allowing designers to identify hazards and minimize risks during early design phases, ultimately improving construction safety in later stages. Despite the recognized potential of BIM to enhance safety, research on the integration of PtD utilizing BIM capabilities remains scarce. In this chapter, the authors explore integrations of BIM and PtD on construction projects in Malaysia on which both were incorporated. The authors conducted a comprehensive focus group discussion and incorporated the group feedback into building a proposed comprehensive BIM-PtD framework to strengthen the integration between BIM and safety considerations. Key outcomes of the BIM-PtD integration included risk identification through BIM visualization, constructability reviews, and enhanced collaboration platforms. This research significantly contributes to stakeholders’ understanding of the practical implementation of PtD by leveraging BIM functionalities. The established BIM-PtD framework derived from insights gained within the context of Malaysia’s construction industry provides invaluable guidance for professional and stakeholders in developing countries’ construction sectors. It equips them to implement safety measures adeptly and efficiently in the design stage and throughout the construction project life cycle. © 2025 selection and editorial matter, Nnedinma Umeokafor, Fidelis Emuze, Che Khairil Izam Che Ibrahim, Riza Yosia Sunindijo, Tariq Umar, Abimbola Windapo and Jochen Teizer.