BIM Technology for Infrastructure Development in Myanmar

In the construction industry, building information modeling (BIM) is now the concept developing the fastest both globally and in Myanmar. By increasing the process productivity, efficiency, collaboration, and functionality, BIM enhances project planning and management, and it is progressively taking over as the norm for building projects in many nations. In recent years, Myanmar has begun to adopt the BIM technology. As an alternative to traditional building design and construction, this technology is still being investigated and considered in Myanmar. The BIM technology implementation as a requirement in public works contracts, raises significant issues and challenges. To accommodate the expanding population, the Myanmar government plans to build one million residences through smart city initiatives by 2030, and it intends to use BIM for this purpose. Nonetheless, there are a lot of misconceptions about this technology in Myanmar's construction industry, as some participants in the process lack experience, and its application is extremely cautious.Purpose: Examining the present and prospective applications of the BIM technology in Myanmar's construction industry. The current condition and developments of BIM implementation in Myanmar's construction industry are briefly reviewed.Research findings: The developed is the preliminary design of the infrastructure project utilizing BIM modeling tools for seamless design integration, efficient workflow, and precise structural analysis. The results underscore the BIM effectiveness in optimizing design processes while ensuring compliance with safety standards, and BIM's ability to integrate multidisciplinary tasks minimized design errors and improved overall project accuracy.Practical implications: Recommendations are provided for the future prospects of the BIM implementation in Myanmar.