The widespread adoption of building information modelling in the construction industry faces significant obstacles, particularly among small and medium-sized construction enterprises. This research accessed barriers to building information modelling adoption among small and medium enterprises in the Nigerian construction industry. The study obtained quantitative data from 182 participants out of the 200 questionnaires that were distributed. A combination of descriptive and exploratory factor analysis was performed using IBM SPSS version 26, and the Kaiser–Meyer–Olkin (KMO) test and Bartlett’s sphericity test were conducted to check data adequacy and reliability. The study findings clustered five factors from the 25 identified barriers to BIM adoption in SMEs in the Nigerian construction industry. They are functionality and compatibility, risk and the unavailability of BIM resources, inadequate awareness of BIM, inadequate clients’ demands and support, and stakeholders’ skills gaps. The study recommends training opportunities for construction professionals, government facilitation through incentives, and safeguarding intellectual property linked to BIM-oriented projects. Collaboration among construction stakeholders would also increase client awareness and knowledge sharing on modern technology, such as BIM adoption in SMEs in the construction industry.

The adoption of building information modelling in construction projects has a transformative impact, driving improvements in collaboration, efficiency, quality, sustainability, and regulatory compliance throughout the project lifecycle. This systematic review examines client satisfaction and success factors in BIM-enabled projects. Building information has emerged as a transformative technology in the construction industry, promising enhanced collaboration, efficiency, and project outcomes. Understanding client satisfaction and the factors contributing to project success in BIM-enabled projects is crucial for stakeholders aiming to maximise the benefits of BIM adoption. Through a comprehensive analysis of existing literature, this review synthesises key findings related to client satisfaction levels, as well as the critical success factors influencing project outcomes in BIM-enabled environments. The review highlights the importance of effective communication, collaboration, stakeholder engagement, and technological infrastructure in ensuring client satisfaction and project success. Additionally, it identifies gaps in current research and offers recommendations for future studies to further advance our understanding of client satisfaction and success factors in BIM-enabled projects.