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real estate and construction tech industry,
in focus.

BIM Integration in Construction Operations

21.3% of this theme group

Researchers highlight difficulties linking BIM with everyday construction management 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 Adoption for Smart Buildings

17.8% of this theme group

Studies point to technical and organizational hurdles when applying BIM to intelligent building projects.

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 Challenges

16.2% of this theme group

Papers discuss obstacles in using BIM to support eco‑friendly design and construction practices.

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 issues that impede BIM uptake in the industry.

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

Sustainability and BIM in Renovation

13.5% of this theme group

Authors note gaps in tools and methods for applying BIM to sustainable building retrofits.

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

9.7% of this theme group

Works examine recurring quality problems and practical limits of prefabricated 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 BIM Workflow Gaps

8.0% of this theme group

Studies reveal mismatches between BIM software and existing engineering workflows.

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 in Modular Construction Risks

29.4% of this theme group

Authors caution that modular projects face uncertain performance impacts when BIM is introduced.

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

Research warns about heightened risk and compliance issues when BIM supports structural calculations.

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 Limits

13.4% of this theme group

Papers advise careful evaluation of BIM’s ability to deliver reliable energy‑simulation outcomes.

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

AR/VR Integration Workflow Uncertainty

12.4% of this theme group

Works highlight unsettled processes 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

Prefabrication Scope and Feasibility

12.2% of this theme group

Studies stress the need to assess practical limits before scaling prefabricated construction.

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 note potential data loss and incompatibility when linking BIM with other analysis 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 Accuracy Concerns

9.1% of this theme group

Research points to uncertainties in using BIM for precise embodied‑energy and retrofit evaluations.

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‑Driven Construction Management

22.8% of this theme group

Opportunities focus on leveraging BIM to streamline project planning, monitoring, and control.

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 via BIM

20.0% of this theme group

Papers explore BIM’s potential to automate design and coordination 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

Research highlights BIM‑based immersive tools that aid stakeholder decisions 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

Sustainable Design Evaluation with BIM

13.9% of this theme group

Studies present BIM as a platform for assessing environmental performance of architectural concepts.

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 Speed and Cost

12.1% of this theme group

Works identify BIM‑enabled design for manufacturing that accelerates construction and reduces expenses.

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 Life‑Cycle Energy Analysis

9.9% of this theme group

Papers describe linking BIM with LCA tools to improve building energy efficiency and certification.

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

4.8% of this theme group

Research showcases BIM frameworks for recording and managing 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

Sao Paulo

51.6% across the displayed hubs

9 companies hiring · $1.7B disclosed funding

Curitiba

10.2% across the displayed hubs

1 companies hiring · $896.0K disclosed funding

Belo Horizonte

10.2% across the displayed hubs

1 companies hiring · $28.1M disclosed funding

Rio De Janeiro

7.8% across the displayed hubs

0 companies hiring · $27.8M disclosed funding

Florianopolis

6.5% across the displayed hubs

1 companies hiring · $29.2M disclosed funding

São Paulo

5.3% across the displayed hubs

1 companies hiring · $0 disclosed funding

Porto Alegre

5.0% across the displayed hubs

0 companies hiring · $0 disclosed funding

Campinas

3.4% across the displayed hubs

0 companies hiring · $2.4M disclosed funding