Anjali Gopakumar

Dr. Anjali Gopakumar

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Academic Career Length

13Years (2014-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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4 January 2024 in Buildings
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Hanan salem AlraqebHanan salem Alraqeb
Hanan salem Alraqeb
SGSeyed Hamidreza Ghaffar
Seyed Hamidreza Ghaffar
HHHammadhu H
Hammadhu H
AGAnjali Gopakumar
Anjali Gopakumar
Construction projects in Kuwait’s Ministry of Public Works (MPW) involve numerous resources and stakeholders, necessitating effective communication and data sharing to avoid errors, conflicts, and resource wastage. Integrating Building Information Modelling (BIM) into the traditional procurement management approach has the potential to revolutionise the construction industry, enabling remote access to information and waste prevention, particularly for megaprojects. Despite its benefits, BIM adoption has been slow in MPW projects. This study investigates the reasons behind this reluctance and proposes a framework to integrate BIM into MPW projects. A qualitative research method of narrative analysis on semi-structured open interviews with key stakeholders in MPW was conducted to identify the benefits and barriers of BIM implementation. The study found that while tangible barriers were absent, challenges included a lack of senior management support, an inadequate BIM-skilled workforce, adherence to traditional processes, and limited awareness of BIM’s importance in circularity and sustainability. Nevertheless, a pilot project demonstrated improvements in collaboration, visualisation, budget estimation, and information sharing through BIM. This study proposes a framework for incorporating BIM into the MPW tendering process to address these issues, validated through interviews with tender managers. This framework aligns with Kuwait’s Vision 2035 for sustainable buildings and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the United Nations by encouraging the implementation of BIM. Since BIM has the potential to be an effective instrument in reaching these global goals, Kuwait’s construction industry should embrace and deploy BIM.

17 November 2023 in Circular Economy and Sustainability
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HHHammadhu HaitherAli
Hammadhu HaitherAli
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Anjali Gopakumar

10 June 2025 in Results in Engineering
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HHHammadhu HaitherAli
Hammadhu HaitherAli
JSJamal Mohamed Shakeel Sj
Jamal Mohamed Shakeel Sj
SMSivagami M
Sivagami M
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Anjali Gopakumar


5 August 2025 in Environmental Science and Pollution Research
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Hammadhu HaitherAli
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Anjali Gopakumar