France’s
real estate and construction tech industry,
in focus.

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 projects and identify engineering and system integration obstacles.

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, noting implementation gaps.

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

Government and BIM Adoption Barriers

13.6% of this theme group

Analyses focus on policy, regulatory, and knowledge hurdles that impede BIM uptake in the construction sector.

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 Reuse Sustainability

13.5% of this theme group

Papers discuss BIM tools for lifecycle engineering and renovation, emphasizing research needs for sustainable 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 Risks

9.7% of this theme group

Research highlights quality issues and preventive strategies 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 identify software and workflow incompatibilities that limit BIM’s collaborative potential.

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 about performance uncertainties and implementation challenges 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 Analysis for BIM

13.9% of this theme group

Works warn of governmental risk factors and effort increases linked to BIM‑based 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 discuss constraints of BIM in 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

BIM Workflow with AR/VR Concerns

12.4% of this theme group

Research highlights practical and technical issues integrating augmented or virtual reality into BIM processes.

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 Design and Sustainability Limits

12.2% of this theme group

Studies outline motivations and practical limitations of prefabricated construction for sustainable outcomes.

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

BIM and Energy Model Interoperability

9.6% of this theme group

Authors point out challenges linking BIM with building energy models and related software tools.

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

BIM for Embodied Energy Assessment

9.1% of this theme group

Works caution about accuracy and data integration when using BIM to evaluate building embodied energy.

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 Innovation

22.8% of this theme group

Opportunities focus on leveraging BIM to streamline construction engineering, process control, and system integration.

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 BIM Workflows for MEP Coordination

20.0% of this theme group

Research highlights BIM‑driven automation of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing design and maintenance processes.

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 augmented reality and visual tools that improve decision‑making and workflow efficiency 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 present interoperable BIM frameworks that support sustainable design evaluation and construction practices.

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

Prefabricated Construction Design Advances

12.1% of this theme group

Research showcases design‑for‑manufacture approaches that enable fast, cost‑effective, and sustainable prefabricated building solutions.

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 BIM integration with energy analysis and life‑cycle assessment to promote 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

4.8% of this theme group

Papers present BIM‑based frameworks for documenting 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

Paris

71.3% across the displayed hubs

47 companies hiring · $1.2B disclosed funding

Lyon

7.7% across the displayed hubs

7 companies hiring · $55.8M disclosed funding

Nantes

4.3% across the displayed hubs

4 companies hiring · $29.9M disclosed funding

Lille

4.2% across the displayed hubs

2 companies hiring · $15.0M disclosed funding

Bordeaux

4.0% across the displayed hubs

0 companies hiring · $9.3M disclosed funding

Toulouse

3.8% across the displayed hubs

3 companies hiring · $10.7M disclosed funding

Montpellier

2.6% across the displayed hubs

0 companies hiring · $9.2M disclosed funding

Roubaix

2.1% across the displayed hubs

0 companies hiring · $0 disclosed funding