Application of Building Information Modelling (BIM) for Enhancing Safety and Environmental Performance on Construction Sites in Nigeria

Table 1.

Demographic Characteristics of the Construction IndustryWorkers

Variables Frequency (N = 384) Percentage (%)

Role in the construction industry
Architect 18 4.7
Construction Worker 275 71.6
Engineer 38 9.9
HSE officer 53 13.8
Age group
18 - 24 years 20 5.2
25 - 34 years 299 77.9
35 - 44 years 59 15.4
45+ years 6 1.6

Years of experience
0-2 years 23 6.0
3-5 years 143 37.2
6-10 years 178 46.4
More than 10 years 40 10.4

Level of experience
No Experience 300 78.1
Beginner 28 7.3
Intermediate 35 9.1
Advanced 21 5.5

Used BIM in the last 3 years
No 77 20.1
Yes 307 79.9