China’s
real estate and construction tech industry,
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BIM in Construction Operations

21.3% of this theme group

Researchers examine how BIM supports construction engineering, operations, and process management while highlighting practical challenges.

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 review BIM applications in smart building design and the technical obstacles that impede adoption.

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 focus on BIM’s role in sustainable construction and the knowledge gaps that limit its effectiveness.

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 hurdles that block BIM implementation across 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

Sustainability and BIM Integration

13.5% of this theme group

Papers discuss the intersection of BIM with life‑cycle engineering and the need for greener renovation practices.

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 Risks

9.7% of this theme group

Research highlights quality issues and risk factors in prefabricated building systems and their impact on project outcomes.

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 point out software and workflow incompatibilities that hinder seamless BIM collaboration.

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

29.4% of this theme group

Authors caution about performance uncertainties and implementation challenges when applying BIM to modular building methods.

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 heightened risk and regulatory complexities when BIM is used for structural analysis.

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

13.4% of this theme group

Researchers advise careful assessment of BIM’s role in energy modeling and sustainable infrastructure projects.

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

BIM Workflow with Immersive Tech

12.4% of this theme group

Papers highlight workflow disruptions and usability issues when combining BIM with AR/VR 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 Limits and Trade‑offs

12.2% of this theme group

Analyses discuss practical limitations and sustainability trade‑offs inherent in prefabricated construction approaches.

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 flag integration challenges between BIM and other engineering software that can affect model fidelity.

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

Works caution that BIM‑based energy evaluations may suffer from data quality and methodological inconsistencies.

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

22.8% of this theme group

Opportunities focus on leveraging BIM to streamline construction project planning, execution, and performance monitoring.

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

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

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‑Enhanced BIM Visualization

16.5% of this theme group

Papers explore how augmented reality can enrich BIM visualizations for decision‑making and stakeholder communication.

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 Design

13.9% of this theme group

Studies propose interoperable BIM frameworks to support sustainable architectural design and lifecycle assessment.

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 Innovation

12.1% of this theme group

Research showcases design‑for‑manufacture strategies that enable fast, cost‑effective, and sustainable 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‑Driven Energy Efficiency

9.9% of this theme group

Works demonstrate BIM’s capacity to integrate energy analysis and life‑cycle assessment for greener building outcomes.

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

Papers present BIM‑based workflows 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

Shenzhen

39.5% across the displayed hubs

0 companies hiring · $756.0M disclosed funding

Hong Kong

18.6% across the displayed hubs

5 companies hiring · $88.8M disclosed funding

Shanghai

13.3% across the displayed hubs

0 companies hiring · $1.3B disclosed funding

Beijing

12.6% across the displayed hubs

2 companies hiring · $4.1B disclosed funding

Hangzhou

5.3% across the displayed hubs

1 companies hiring · $167.7M disclosed funding

Kowloon

4.7% across the displayed hubs

1 companies hiring · $0 disclosed funding

Guangzhou

3.4% across the displayed hubs

0 companies hiring · $23.4M disclosed funding

Haidian

2.6% across the displayed hubs

0 companies hiring · $0 disclosed funding