Enhancing the Knowledge and Proficiency for Interior Designers in Malaysia through the Implementation Building Information Modelling

Abstract

Building Information Modelling (BIM) is the process to develop and enhance the process of work to ensure the accuracy in the scope of work and efficiency in the documentation are less error during the construction project. Having the knowledge and proficiency for interior designers on the required tasks and scope of work for interior designers are critical as a tools to manage interior project. This study is to emphasize the significance of knowledge and skill among interior designers in Malaysia while implement BIM in the interior projects. This research was conducted through preliminary study by choosing interior design firms in Klang Valley. Sixteen (16) interior design firms were choose randomly in this survey. The survey were conduct through questionnaire survey and discussion with the interior design expertise. The data was analysed the elements of barrier and key factors the enhancement of knowledge and proficiency for interior designers in Malaysia.