The Relationship of BIM Training and BIM Knowledge Towards Employability of Architecture Graduates from Malaysian Polytechnics

Abstract

Building information modelling (BIM) has become a significantly important skills demands by most Architectural, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) employers in recruiting new employees. Employed fresh graduates with the relevant skills and knowledge as employees benefit the employer in time and cost savings. The research aims to assess the BIM training and BIM knowledge acquired by polytechnic architecture graduates benefit them in acquiring job employment after graduation. A survey on 169 architecture graduates from six Polytechnic that offered architecture programmed in Malaysia. An online survey used Google form conducted to obtain the information from the graduates. Data obtained analyses using SPSS version 25.0 and descriptive statistics and correlation analysis to answer the research questions. The results show that the BIM training and BIM knowledge gained from their studies significantly helps them in employment after graduation. These findings can help improve the capacity of Malaysian polytechnic architecture graduates to consider skilled themselves in BIM that graduates should have to meet the demands of the industry for employment. Finally, research indicates that industry and educational institutions should collaborate to provide training to improve BIM skills.