Building information modeling education for quantity surveyors in Hong Kong: Current states, education gaps, and challenges

Building information modeling education for quantity surveyors in Hong Kong: Current states, education gaps, and challenges

• Keung, Calvin Chung Wai City University of Hong Kong
• Yiu, Tak Wing Massey University
• Feng, Zhenan Massey University

International Journal of Construction Education and Research, 19(3), 259-275, 2023

Taylor & Francis

2023

• G Curriculum, Teaching & Learning: Specific Disciplines
  • GG Engineering, Manufacturing & Construction
    • GGC Teaching Methods & Their Outcomes

BIM Education Quantity Surveying Industry Demand Multi-institution

• Hong Kong

• 1997.7 onwards

• Unknown or Unspecified

Rapid developments in building information modeling (BIM) are escalating the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry toward digital transformation. However, the lack of skilled BIM professionals is a critical issue slowing this transformation. Currently, few educational institutions include BIM topics in their curricula, especially those developed for quantity surveying (QS) programs. Moreover, the learning outcomes of BIM curricula may not meet the current industrial requirements. Thus, this study investigated the current states, gaps, and challenges of BIM education for QS practices in Hong Kong. This study conducted surveys to determine industrial requirements and a case study to examine the BIM curricula currently offered at Hong Kong educational institutions. The results suggest that the current BIM education for QS practices is in line with the pace of BIM development in the AEC industry. However, some advanced topics are not covered in BIM education. Additionally, the non-standardized BIM competencies to be attained by students lead to uncertainty and challenges in BIM education for quantity surveyors. © 2022 Associated Schools of Construction.

• English

Journal Articles

• 15578771

• 10.1080/15578771.2022.2094508

https://bibliography.lib.eduhk.hk/en/bibs/469b70b3

2024-07-11