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BIM in Construction Operations

21.3% of this theme group

Researchers highlight difficulties integrating BIM into construction management, process control, and engineering workflows.

Building information modeling (960) · Operations management (202) · Process management (196) · Construction engineering (195)

BIM技术在建筑工程管理中的作用分析

건축 설계 BIM 모델의 시공단계 활용성 향상을 위한 BIM 운영 방안 제시 - 시공전단계 BIM 적용 사례를 중심으로 -

BIM Adoption for Smart Buildings

17.8% of this theme group

Studies point to challenges when applying BIM to smart building development and related engineering systems.

Building information modeling (869) · Architectural engineering (138) · Construction engineering (152) · Systems engineering (101)

Adopting Building Information Modeling (BIM) for the Development of Smart Buildings: A Review of Enabling Applications and Challenges

Research on applications of Building Information Modelling (BIM) in construction project management information systems

BIM for Sustainable Design

16.2% of this theme group

Papers discuss obstacles to using BIM for sustainable construction and knowledge management across projects.

Building information modeling (752) · Information model (83) · Construction industry (121) · Knowledge management (90)

Building Information Modeling in Support of Sustainable Design and Construction

Towards implementation of building information modelling in the construction industry

Policy and Knowledge Barriers to BIM

13.6% of this theme group

Research identifies governmental and knowledge‑management hurdles that impede BIM implementation in the construction sector.

Building information modeling (657) · Construction industry (300) · Government (115) · Knowledge management (108)

Barriers to Implementation of Building Information Modeling (BIM) to the Construction Industry: A Review

Challenges for Implementation of Building Information Modeling (BIM) in Malaysian Construction Industry

BIM and Building Reuse Sustainability

13.5% of this theme group

Works examine limits of BIM tools for lifecycle engineering, renovation, and sustainable architectural reuse.

Sustainability (91) · Building information modeling (237) · Architecture (72) · Reuse (33)

The Role of Life Cycle Structural Engineering in the Transition towards a Sustainable Building Renovation: Available Tools and Research Need

Review on the Developments of Structure, Construction Automation, and Monitoring of Intelligent Construction

Prefabrication Quality and Integration Issues

9.7% of this theme group

Authors flag quality control problems and integration challenges in prefabricated and precast construction systems.

Prefabrication (425) · Architectural engineering (137) · Precast concrete (45) · Civil engineering (54)

Analysis on the Quality Problems and Preventive Measures of Prefabricated Building Construction

Exploration of prefabricated building system in housing construction

Interoperability and Workflow Gaps

8.0% of this theme group

Studies reveal mismatches between BIM software, data standards, and collaborative workflows hindering efficiency.

Interoperability (224) · Building information modeling (342) · Software engineering (29) · Workflow (43)

BIM UNDERSTANDING AND ACTIVITIES

STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING AND ARCHITECTURE COLLABORATION IN THE CONCEPTUAL DESIGN THROUGH STRUCTURAL OPTIMIZATION WITHIN THE BIM METHODOLOGY

BIM Impacts on Modular Projects

29.4% of this theme group

Researchers caution that BIM benefits for modular construction come with performance and implementation risks.

Building information modeling (172) · Process management (35) · Construction industry (39) · Construction engineering (28)

Implementation of Building Information Modeling (BIM) in Modular Construction: Benefits and Challenges

Estimating the impact of Building Information Modeling (BIM) utilization on building project performance

Regulatory and Risk Concerns with BIM

13.9% of this theme group

Papers advise careful risk analysis and policy alignment when deploying BIM in structural and engineering tasks.

Building information modeling (72) · Government (11) · Risk analysis (8) · Construction engineering (13)

The Use of BIM Technology in the Process of Analyzing the Increased Effort of Structural Elements

Application of BIM Technology in Calculation of a Residential Building

BIM for Energy and Sustainability Risks

13.4% of this theme group

Works warn of potential inaccuracies and data gaps when using BIM for energy simulation and sustainable design.

Building information modeling (78) · Construction engineering (17) · Information model (11) · Information system (6)

Building Information Modelling and Energy Simulation for Architecture Design

The role of Building Information Modelling in the implementation of sustainable, environmentally friendly, and social infrastructure project

Workflow Complexity with AR/VR

12.4% of this theme group

Authors note that integrating augmented or virtual reality into BIM workflows adds technical and coordination challenges.

Workflow (17) · Building information modeling (45) · Augmented reality (6) · Virtual reality (6)

BIM processes and workflows using the example of the subway extension in Stockholm

Shape Shifting: The story of a 3d model in construction

Limits of Prefabricated Construction

12.2% of this theme group

Studies highlight practical and sustainability constraints that restrict the broader adoption of prefabrication.

Prefabrication (59) · Modular design (15) · Precast concrete (10) · Structural engineering (9)

Motivations and Limitations of Prefabricated Building: An Overview

AN ENTROPY-BASED STUDY ON THE EFFECTIVENESS OF PREFABRICATION IN ACHIEVING SUSTAINABLE CONSTRUCTION

Software Interoperability Risks

9.6% of this theme group

Research points to fragile links between BIM and other engineering software, risking data loss and errors.

Interoperability (37) · Building information modeling (56) · Software engineering (10) · Software (15)

Interoperability between Building Information Modelling (BIM) and Building Energy Model (BEM)

Building Information Modeling-Based Building Energy Modeling: Investigation of Interoperability and Simulation Results

Energy Assessment Uncertainties

9.1% of this theme group

Papers caution that BIM‑based energy and embodied‑carbon calculations can be uncertain without robust data.

Sustainability (14) · Efficient energy use (9) · Energy consumption (7) · Retrofitting (7)

Using Building Information Modeling to Assess the Initial Embodied Energy of a Building

Multidisciplinary Energy Assessment of Tertiary Buildings: Automated Geomatic Inspection, Building Information Modeling Reconstruction and B

Process‑Driven BIM Management

22.8% of this theme group

Opportunities focus on using BIM to streamline construction management and engineering process integration.

Building information modeling (1,293) · Construction engineering (296) · Process management (183) · Systems engineering (233)

An Overview of Using Building Information Modelling (BIM) in Construction Management

Building Information Modeling BIM as a Development Tool for the Management of Construction Projects

Automated MEP Coordination

20.0% of this theme group

Research highlights BIM’s potential to automate design, coordination, and maintenance of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.

Building information modeling (968) · Software (123) · Workflow (136) · Systems engineering (141)

A BIM-based approach to automate the design and coordination process of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems

BIM Approach for Smart Infrastructure Design and Maintenance Operations

AR/VR Visualization for Decision Support

16.5% of this theme group

Studies explore how BIM combined with immersive visualization can improve decision‑making and waste reduction.

Building information modeling (369) · Augmented reality (54) · Visualization (80) · Workflow (97)

Digital Transition and Waste Management in Architecture, Engineering, Construction, and Operations Industry

A Visual Support Tool for Decision-Making over Federated Building Information

Interoperable Sustainable Design

13.9% of this theme group

Works emphasize BIM’s role in creating interoperable models that support sustainable architecture and construction.

Building information modeling (763) · Information model (141) · Interoperability (90) · Systems engineering (89)

Evaluating Sustainability of Architectural Designs Using Building Information Modeling

Building information modelling in sustainable design and construction

Modular Prefabrication Efficiency

12.1% of this theme group

Research points to BIM‑enabled design for manufacturing and assembly that speeds up cost‑effective prefabricated builds.

Prefabrication (571) · Precast concrete (91) · Structural engineering (94) · Modular design (120)

Design for manufacturing and assembly for sustainable, quick and cost-effective prefabricated construction – a review

Analysis of Prefabricated Systems in the Construction of Family Houses

BIM‑Integrated Energy and LCA Tools

9.9% of this theme group

Papers showcase BIM as a platform for linking energy analysis, green certification, and life‑cycle assessment.

Energy consumption (110) · Efficient energy use (92) · Building information modeling (429) · Life-cycle assessment (77)

Integrating BIM with Green Building Certification System, Energy Analysis, and Cost Estimating Tools to Conceptually Design Sustainable Buil

Building Information Modeling (BIM) and Sustainability – Using Design Technology in Energy Efficient Modeling

Heritage Documentation with BIM

4.8% of this theme group

Studies reveal BIM’s capacity to capture, manage, and visualize cultural‑heritage building information.

Cultural heritage (141) · Documentation (79) · Building information modeling (195) · Workflow (67)

A FRAMEWORK FOR ARCHITECTURAL HERITAGE HBIM SEMANTIZATION AND DEVELOPMENT

An Integrated HBIM Framework for the Management of Heritage Buildings

Toronto

46.3% across the displayed hubs

18 companies hiring · $1.6B disclosed funding

Vancouver

18.0% across the displayed hubs

7 companies hiring · $455.9M disclosed funding

Montreal

10.0% across the displayed hubs

7 companies hiring · $180.4M disclosed funding

Calgary

8.5% across the displayed hubs

1 companies hiring · $6.8M disclosed funding

Ottawa

5.6% across the displayed hubs

1 companies hiring · $59.2M disclosed funding

Mississauga

4.9% across the displayed hubs

0 companies hiring · $1.1M disclosed funding

Edmonton

4.3% across the displayed hubs

1 companies hiring · $2.2M disclosed funding

Quebec City

2.4% across the displayed hubs

1 companies hiring · $0 disclosed funding