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BIM in Construction Operations

21.3% of this theme group

Researchers examine how BIM supports construction management, process control, and operational efficiency.

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 for Smart Building Development

17.8% of this theme group

Studies focus on BIM applications in smart building design and the technical challenges involved.

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

Works explore BIM’s role in promoting sustainable construction practices and knowledge sharing.

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

Analyses identify governmental and knowledge‑management obstacles that hinder BIM adoption in construction.

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 Lifecycle Sustainability

13.5% of this theme group

Papers discuss 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 Implementation Issues

9.7% of this theme group

Research highlights quality problems, preventive measures, and system challenges in prefabricated construction.

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

BIM Interoperability and Workflow Gaps

8.0% of this theme group

Studies address software integration, data exchange, and workflow fragmentation within BIM environments.

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 Construction

29.4% of this theme group

Authors caution about performance uncertainties and risk factors when applying BIM to modular projects.

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 for BIM

13.9% of this theme group

Works warn of increased effort, compliance issues, and risk analysis challenges in BIM‑driven engineering.

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 Integration with Energy and Sustainability Models

13.4% of this theme group

Researchers note difficulties linking BIM with energy simulation and sustainable infrastructure assessments.

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 Extensions

12.4% of this theme group

Papers highlight the added procedural complexity when combining BIM with augmented or virtual reality tools.

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 and Modular Systems

12.2% of this theme group

Analyses discuss technical and sustainability constraints that restrict prefabrication benefits.

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

Studies point out compatibility problems between BIM platforms and other engineering software.

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 in BIM

9.1% of this theme group

Works caution about the reliability of embodied‑energy and retrofitting analyses performed within BIM.

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

BIM for Construction Management Automation

22.8% of this theme group

Opportunities focus on using BIM to streamline project management and process coordination.

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

BIM‑Driven Design and Coordination Workflows

20.0% of this theme group

Research highlights BIM’s potential to automate MEP design and support smart infrastructure operations.

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 Integrated with BIM

16.5% of this theme group

Papers explore immersive visualization and decision‑making tools that combine BIM data with AR/VR.

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 BIM for Sustainable Architecture

13.9% of this theme group

Studies present interoperable BIM frameworks that enable sustainability assessments across design stages.

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

Advanced Prefabrication and Modular Design

12.1% of this theme group

Research showcases design‑for‑manufacture approaches that accelerate cost‑effective prefabricated construction.

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

Works demonstrate linking BIM with energy modeling and life‑cycle assessment for greener building design.

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 via BIM Workflows

4.8% of this theme group

Papers propose BIM‑based pipelines for recording, managing, and preserving cultural heritage structures.

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

Paris

78.2% across the displayed hubs

29 companies hiring · $941.2M disclosed funding

Lyon

5.8% across the displayed hubs

3 companies hiring · $24.0M disclosed funding

Bordeaux

4.1% across the displayed hubs

0 companies hiring · $2.8M disclosed funding

Lille

3.4% across the displayed hubs

2 companies hiring · $13.9M disclosed funding

Toulouse

2.7% across the displayed hubs

2 companies hiring · $3.4M disclosed funding

Montpellier

2.4% across the displayed hubs

1 companies hiring · $16.6M disclosed funding

Valbonne

1.7% across the displayed hubs

2 companies hiring · $23.4M disclosed funding

Roubaix

1.7% across the displayed hubs

0 companies hiring · $0 disclosed funding