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Abstract: The construction industry is now undergoing the industrial revolution 4.0 which is known as Construction 4.0. BIM is one of the technology drivers in Construction 4.0. A lot of previous study had been highlighted in the need of Malaysia construction industry to develop BIM skilled personnel due to the low implementation rate of BIM in the construction industry. Thus, the objectives of this research are to identify the BIM implementation  in Malaysia’s construction industry and to investigate on the  challenges faced by construction industry players in BIM implementation. This research also aims to look on how the different construction industry players perceive the level of challenges for BIM implementation, at the same time, look for improvements that could be done to boost BIM implementation in face of Construction 4.0. Quantitative survey had been collected from a total of 52 respondents who are the permanent workers working in the developer, contractor, or consultant firms, at the same time, the company must have been implemented BIM for a minimum period of one year. The research findings reveal that the BIM implementation rate is still nearly similar to the findings from previous literature studies, where it is no doubt that the BIM implementation rate in Malaysia is still relatively low. The challenges (barriers) which had been categorized into four variables (Financial, Technical, Social and Legislation) were all agreed by the respondents. Apart from that, social barrier, such as the low sense of BIM technology and its application among companies was found to be the greatest challenges faced by contractor, developer, as well as consultants.  Lastly, the findings indicate that there does exist a need for the suggested improvement to overcome the challenges of BIM implementation in this era of Construction 4.0. The suggested improvements which is believed to be the most effective is that the Higher Learning Institution to prepare fully stand-alone programme such as full time BIM subject or diploma.