BIM and Construction Integration

Building Information Modeling (BIM) is a digital approach to designing, constructing, and managing buildings in which all relevant data—geometry, materials, schedules, costs—lives in a shared, coordinated model rather than scattered across disconnected drawings and spreadsheets. Researchers studying its integration with construction practice examine how BIM reshapes workflows across the project lifecycle, from off-site prefabrication and lean construction methods to facilities management long after a building opens, and how connecting BIM models to IoT sensors can bridge the gap between the digital blueprint and the physical structure. A central open question is how to make these benefits accessible beyond large, well-resourced firms, since adoption barriers—interoperability gaps, workforce training, and fragmented contractual arrangements—remain significant. Active work is also exploring how BIM can more rigorously support sustainability assessment and risk management, turning the model into a living tool for decision-making rather than a documentation artifact.

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BIMConstructionPrefabricationSustainabilityFacilities ManagementIoT Integration