BIM Skill Deployment in Bangladesh's AEC Industry: A Forward-Looking Academic Perspective

Building Information Modeling (BIM) is a revolutionary technology that enhances collaboration, increases efficiency, and improves productivity within the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry. In Bangladesh, the AEC industry is facing challenges in adopting BIM due to a lack of knowledge and inefficient software use. There is a huge demand for BIM professionals who can use cutting-edge technologies such as BIM dimensional modeling based on Computer-Aided Design (CAD). However, widespread adoption is hampered by a shortage of qualified staff due to the scarcity of university programs offering BIM courses and a lack of curriculum consensus. This research investigates BIM deployment in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry, as well as the expectations of recent and future AEC graduates regarding the new BIM curriculum, which includes the Tyler model for sustainability. The study also looks at the challenges of aligning academic BIM curricula in Bangladesh to meet the demands of the AEC industry and bridge the gap between education and practice.