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Enhancing Stakeholder Engagement in Transportation Infrastructure Projects through Building Information Modelling

Yasin Celik1*, Mehmet Arif Aktog2, Mustafa Nabi Kocakaya3
1Department of Architecture, Faculty of Art and Design, Artvin Çoruh University, Artvin, Turkiye
2School of Architecture, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, UK
3Department of Civil Engineering, Adiyaman University, Adiyaman, Turkiye
* Corresponding author: celiky@artvin.edu.tr

Presented at the 7th International Symposium on Innovation in Architecture, Planning and Design (SIAP2025), Gaziantep, Turkiye, Jun 27, 2025

SETSCI Conference Proceedings, 2025, 23, Page (s): 279-283 , https://doi.org/10.36287/setsci.23.94.001

Published Date: 17 July 2025

This paper explores the transformative role of Building Information Modelling (BIM) in enhancing stakeholder engagement in transportation infrastructure projects. Drawing on literature, real-world case studies, and survey results from 32 stakeholders, the research examines BIM’s capacity to improve communication, collaboration, and decision-making processes. Findings indicate that BIM is widely perceived as effective in visualizing project impacts, supporting early engagement, and influencing design modifications. Despite persistent challenges such as technical integration and training gaps, the study concludes that BIM remains a powerful tool in fostering inclusive and efficient project delivery.

Keywords - Building Information Modelling (BIM), Construction Industry, Stakeholder Engagement, Transportation Infrastructure, Project Management

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