Differences in Skills Reported by Construction Professionals Who Use BIM/VDC

The use of Building Information Modeling or Virtual Design and Construction (BIM/VDC) in construction is prompting cultural change in the industry. The resulting research presents differences in self-perceived skill level between construction workers whose duties include the use of BIM/VDC and those whose duties do not. Further breakdown of results is presented for women and men across such job duties. Existing literature was analyzed to synthesize a list of 36 skills applicable to construction management professionals. Data from 122 survey respondents of construction management professionals across the United States was collected and analyzed. Findings suggest that differences in skill sets exist in construction professionals between those who do and do not use BIM/VDC. Results identify 14 skills across four competency categories that may be related to the use of BIM/VDC: five for both men and women, with an additional six for women only and three for men only.