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Volume 12 , Issue 1 , PP: 38-57, 2026 | Cite this article as | XML | Html | PDF | Full Length Article
Alhsen Zeno 1 * , Mohammed Ali Al-Shamali 2
Doi: https://doi.org/10.54216/IJBES.120103
In recent years, the construction sector in Syria has witnessed increasing challenges related to the weak efficiency of engineering supervision, leading to increased costs, delayed completion, and recurring field conflicts between different disciplines. In light of the digital transformation taking place in the global construction sector, Building Information Modeling (BIM) has emerged as a modern technical solution capable of improving the quality and effectiveness of supervision. From this perspective, this study analyzed the impact of implementing Building Information Modeling (BIM) on enhancing the efficiency of engineering supervision in Syrian projects, by assessing its role in improving information quality, controlling schedules, and reducing errors and costs. The study adopted a descriptive analytical approach supported by a field study. A comprehensive questionnaire was developed, including 24 criteria covering all aspects of engineering supervision, and distributed to a sample of 90 supervising engineers in the public and private sectors. The results showed that adopting BIM clearly contributes to improving the accuracy of information and facilitating its exchange between parties, early detection of field conflicts prior to implementation, enhancing progress monitoring, and reducing rework rates. This increases supervision efficiency and achieves cost and time savings. However, the study revealed obstacles that limit the implementation of BIM in Syria, most notably weak digital infrastructure, a shortage of qualified personnel, the absence of regulatory policies supporting digital transformation, and weak training and qualifications in Syrian university curricula. The study concluded the need to adopt clear government policies mandating the use of BIM in major projects, develop specialized training programs for engineering supervisors, and establish a Common Data Environment (CDE) that supports digital integration among all parties. The results also confirmed that the shift to digital supervision using BIM is no longer just a technical option, but rather a strategic step to improve the efficiency of construction projects in Syria and ensure their sustainability.
Engineering Supervision Efficiency , Building Information Modeling (BIM)
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