the United States’s
proptech industry,
in focus.

BIM Process and Systems Gaps

28.5% of this theme group

Researchers highlight difficulties in using BIM for process management and systems engineering across construction projects.

Building information modeling (85) · Information model (13) · Process management (16) · Systems engineering (14)

Building Information Modeling in Support of Sustainable Design and Construction

State of Practice of Building Information Modeling in Mechanical and Electrical Construction Industries

BIM and Facility Management Barriers

26.1% of this theme group

Studies point to interoperability and adoption challenges when linking BIM with facility management workflows.

Building information modeling (83) · Facility management (18) · Interoperability (18) · Process management (18)

Integration of facility management and building information modeling (BIM)

Using Building Information Modeling (BIM) for Estimating and Scheduling, Adoption Barriers

Policy and Productivity Constraints on BIM

12.4% of this theme group

Papers discuss governmental and productivity factors limiting BIM uptake in the Indian construction sector.

Building information modeling (38) · Government (9) · Construction industry (15) · Productivity (6)

A LITERATURE REVIEW OF THE FACTORS LIMITING THE APPLICATION OF BIM IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY

Trends of Assessing BIM Implementation in Construction Research

Modular Construction Adoption Issues

10.9% of this theme group

Research identifies critical constraints that hinder prefabrication and modular design in traditional building practices.

Prefabrication (29) · Architectural engineering (10) · Modular design (5) · Supply chain (3)

An Investigation of Critical Factors and Constraints for Selecting Modular Construction over Conventional Stick-Built Technique

Contemporary Design-Bid-Build Model

Energy and Embodied Impact Gaps

8.8% of this theme group

Works examine shortcomings in integrating carbon accounting and energy data within BIM models.

Embodied energy (3) · Architectural engineering (7) · Reuse (3) · HVAC (3)

Intelligent Sustainable Design: Integration of Carbon Accounting and Building Information Modeling

Metadata Schemas and Ontologies for Building Energy Applications: A Critical Review and Use Case Analysis

BIM Education and Curriculum Gaps

7.9% of this theme group

Authors note insufficient integration of BIM concepts into engineering and design teaching programs.

Curriculum (12) · Building information modeling (24) · Engineering management (7) · Design studio (3)

Integration of BIM in Construction Management Education: An Overview of Pakistani Engineering Universities

The integration of building information modeling (BIM) into civil engineering curricula

Knowledge Management Shortfalls in BIM

5.5% of this theme group

Studies reveal limited use of BIM for organizing architectural knowledge and order management.

Building information modeling (17) · Order (3) · Architecture (5) · Knowledge management (5)

BIM Use by Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) Industry in Educational Facility Projects

BIM Implementation Practices at India's AEC Firms

Scheduling and Process Integration Risks

58.5% of this theme group

Researchers caution about complexities when embedding construction schedules into BIM frameworks.

Building information modeling (21) · Schedule (4) · Systems engineering (3) · Construction industry (3)

Integrating Construction Process Documentation into Building Information Modeling

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

Energy Modeling Uncertainty in BIM

22.0% of this theme group

Papers advise careful validation of BIM-based energy consumption estimates for sustainability claims.

Energy modeling (2) · Energy consumption (2) · Building information modeling (6) · Sustainability (2)

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

The US National Building Information Modeling Standard

Environmental Impact of Prefabrication

9.8% of this theme group

Authors urge scrutiny of the ecological consequences of lean and prefabricated supply chains.

Prefabrication (3) · Environmental impact assessment (2) · Integrated project delivery (2)

Assessing the Environmental Impacts of a Lean Supply System: Case Study of High-Rise Condominium Construction in Korea

Assessing the Environmental Impacts of Lean Supply System: A Case Study of Rebar Supply in High-Rise Condominium Construction Projects

Productivity Limits of Prefabrication

9.8% of this theme group

Research highlights practical constraints that can restrict productivity gains from prefabricated components.

Prefabrication (3)

A Case Study of Productivity Improvement by Electrical Prefabrication

With Limitation Comes Inspiration: The Case for Interior Prefabrication

BIM for Construction Management

32.3% of this theme group

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

Building information modeling (321) · Construction engineering (52) · Systems engineering (68) · Process management (34)

Developing building information models (BIM) for building handover, operation and maintenance

Use of Building Information Modeling (BIM) to Improve Construction Management in the USA

Sustainable Design via BIM Integration

14.9% of this theme group

Studies explore combining BIM with economic and environmental analyses to support greener building decisions.

Building information modeling (154) · Systems engineering (28) · Information model (19) · Construction management (11)

Integration of Building Information Modeling and Economic and Environmental Impact Analysis to Support Sustainable Building Design

Evaluating Sustainability of Architectural Designs Using Building Information Modeling

Point Cloud and BIM Fusion

11.4% of this theme group

Research showcases advances in merging spatial data with BIM for accurate as‑built modeling and progress tracking.

Point cloud (42) · Segmentation (13) · Building information modeling (78) · Schedule (15)

Spatial and visual data fusion for capturing, retrieval, and modeling of as-built building geometry and features

Multi-Sample Image-Based Material Recognition and Formalized Sequencing Knowledge for Operation-Level Construction Progress Monitoring

Energy Efficiency through BIM Tools

11.0% of this theme group

Papers demonstrate how BIM can aid in reducing operational energy use and optimizing HVAC performance.

Energy consumption (28) · Building information modeling (89) · Efficient energy use (17) · HVAC (13)

Reducing the operational energy demand in buildings using building information modeling tools and sustainability approaches

Teaching Sustainable Design Using BIM and Project-Based Energy Simulations

Prefabrication and Modular BIM Solutions

10.7% of this theme group

Works present BIM-driven approaches to integrate supply chains and improve modular construction workflows.

Prefabrication (69) · Modular design (28) · Structural engineering (15) · Precast concrete (12)

A BIM-based Supply Chain Integration for Prefabrication and Modularization

Optimizing the prefabrication finishing level in modular construction

BIM‑Enabled Sustainable Design Processes

10.5% of this theme group

Research highlights BIM’s role in supporting sustainable architecture and collaborative project delivery methods.

Software engineering (12) · Building information modeling (41) · Architecture (10) · Workflow (13)

A Design Process Evaluation Method for Sustainable Buildings

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) for Maximizing Design and Construction Considerations Regarding Sustainability

Immersive Visualization with BIM

9.1% of this theme group

Studies investigate augmented and virtual reality applications that enhance BIM interaction and stakeholder communication.

Augmented reality (18) · Visualization (26) · Virtual reality (14) · Building information modeling (63)

Investigating human and technological requirements for successful implementation of a BIM-based mobile augmented reality environment in faci

Cloud BIM Technology as a Means of Collaboration and Project Integration in Smart Cities

New York City

31.9% across the displayed hubs

30 companies hiring · $29.5B disclosed funding

San Francisco

17.7% across the displayed hubs

21 companies hiring · $7.1B disclosed funding

Austin

10.4% across the displayed hubs

13 companies hiring · $1.3B disclosed funding

Los Angeles

9.3% across the displayed hubs

11 companies hiring · $2.3B disclosed funding

Miami

8.5% across the displayed hubs

9 companies hiring · $1.1B disclosed funding

Chicago

8.5% across the displayed hubs

10 companies hiring · $1.4B disclosed funding

San Diego

6.9% across the displayed hubs

5 companies hiring · $624.2M disclosed funding

Atlanta

6.7% across the displayed hubs

8 companies hiring · $312.5M disclosed funding