Readiness in Implementing Heritage Building Information Modelling (HBIM) Among Conservation Practitioners in Malaysia

Abstract

Heritage Building Information Modelling (HBIM) is receiving significant attention in the architectural heritage field due to its ability to support the management of heritage conservation processes worldwide. It is a multidisciplinary technique and useful for managing and recording historical buildings. This research study explores the readiness of conservation practitioners to implement HBIM in documenting and conserving architectural heritage in Malaysia. Data on heritage conservation in Malaysia has been collected from related bodies. The present study employed a combination of questionnaire surveys and literature review as its methodology. The result reveals that in terms of practitioners' knowledge or awareness, it can be concluded that their understanding of HBIM remains low. Regarding organisation readiness, it can be determined that their readiness to adopt HBIM is extremely low. In the context of challenges, it is possible to infer that their readiness is poor based on their challenges. Therefore, this research may prove the readiness level among conservation practitioners to adopt this technology. This study is also crucial in giving conservation practitioners strategies to improve their readiness to implement HBIM in future conservation works.