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BIM in Construction Operations

21.3% of this theme group

Researchers examine how BIM supports construction management, operations, and process 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 for Smart Building Development

17.8% of this theme group

Studies focus on BIM applications in smart building design and related engineering challenges.

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 sustainable construction and knowledge management of building information.

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

Implementation Barriers for BIM

13.6% of this theme group

Analyses identify governmental and industry obstacles hindering BIM adoption in construction projects.

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 Renovation Sustainability

13.5% of this theme group

Papers discuss BIM tools for life‑cycle engineering and sustainable renovation of existing structures.

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 Challenges

9.7% of this theme group

Research highlights quality issues and preventive measures in prefabricated building 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

BIM Interoperability and Workflow Gaps

8.0% of this theme group

Studies address software integration and workflow mismatches that limit BIM effectiveness.

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 Benefits Versus Risks in Modular Construction

29.4% of this theme group

Authors caution about performance impacts and challenges when applying BIM to modular building 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, risk analysis, and compliance issues linked to BIM use.

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

Papers note difficulties integrating BIM with energy simulation and sustainable infrastructure planning.

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 in BIM

12.4% of this theme group

Research highlights the added workflow and coordination challenges of combining BIM with immersive technologies.

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 discuss motivations, constraints, and sustainability trade‑offs of prefabrication methods.

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

Authors 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 with BIM

9.1% of this theme group

Works caution about accuracy and data gaps when using BIM for embodied energy and retrofitting analyses.

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 for Construction Management

22.8% of this theme group

Opportunities focus on leveraging BIM to streamline construction processes and project management.

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 Design Coordination via BIM

20.0% of this theme group

Research promotes BIM‑based automation of MEP design, workflow integration, and smart infrastructure maintenance.

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 Enhancing BIM Workflows

16.5% of this theme group

Papers explore immersive visualization to support decision‑making and waste reduction in construction.

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 highlight interoperable BIM models 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

Modular Prefabrication for Fast, Cost‑Effective Builds

12.1% of this theme group

Research showcases design‑for‑manufacture approaches that accelerate prefabricated construction while reducing costs.

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‑Enabled Energy and Life‑Cycle Analysis

9.9% of this theme group

Works present integrated BIM tools for energy modeling, 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 through BIM Workflows

4.8% of this theme group

Papers propose BIM frameworks 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

Berlin

53.4% across the displayed hubs

14 companies hiring · $2.7B disclosed funding

Munich

15.5% across the displayed hubs

7 companies hiring · $370.4M disclosed funding

Hamburg

13.8% across the displayed hubs

2 companies hiring · $58.4M disclosed funding

Frankfurt Am Main

5.5% across the displayed hubs

0 companies hiring · $12.5M disclosed funding

Frankfurt

3.8% across the displayed hubs

0 companies hiring · $1.5M disclosed funding

Cologne

3.1% across the displayed hubs

2 companies hiring · $5.1M disclosed funding

Karlsruhe

2.4% across the displayed hubs

1 companies hiring · $0 disclosed funding

Leipzig

2.4% across the displayed hubs

1 companies hiring · $0 disclosed funding