the Netherlands’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.

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 discuss BIM applications in smart building design and the challenges they encounter.

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

Papers 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

Barriers to BIM Adoption

13.6% of this theme group

Analyses identify governmental, industry, and knowledge‑management obstacles hindering BIM implementation.

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

Research focuses on life‑cycle engineering and BIM tools for renovating and reusing 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

Quality Issues in Prefabrication

9.7% of this theme group

Investigations address defects, preventive measures, and system challenges in prefabricated construction.

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 Workflows

8.0% of this theme group

Studies highlight software integration and workflow difficulties when linking BIM with other engineering tools.

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 of BIM in 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 Concerns for BIM

13.9% of this theme group

Papers discuss governmental risk analysis and the effort required to adopt BIM in structural design.

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

Research warns of constraints when using BIM for energy simulation and sustainable infrastructure.

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

12.4% of this theme group

Studies note the difficulty of integrating augmented and virtual reality into BIM‑based construction workflows.

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 Constraints and Trade‑offs

12.2% of this theme group

Analyses outline motivations, limitations, and sustainability trade‑offs of prefabricated building systems.

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 Challenges

9.6% of this theme group

Authors highlight technical hurdles linking BIM with energy models and other simulation 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

9.1% of this theme group

Papers point out difficulties in accurately measuring embodied energy and retrofitting impacts using BIM.

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 using BIM to streamline project management and engineering processes.

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 highlights BIM‑driven 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 in BIM

16.5% of this theme group

Studies explore immersive visualization tools that enhance 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 Design

13.9% of this theme group

Papers present interoperable BIM frameworks that support sustainability assessments and system engineering.

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 Innovation

12.1% of this theme group

Research showcases design‑for‑manufacture approaches that accelerate cost‑effective, modular 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‑Enabled Energy and LCA Analysis

9.9% of this theme group

Works demonstrate BIM integration with energy modeling and life‑cycle assessment for greener buildings.

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

Studies develop BIM workflows 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

Amsterdam

45.2% across the displayed hubs

9 companies hiring · $828.5M disclosed funding

Rotterdam

13.4% across the displayed hubs

5 companies hiring · $103.5M disclosed funding

Utrecht

12.8% across the displayed hubs

3 companies hiring · $59.3M disclosed funding

Delft

7.8% across the displayed hubs

2 companies hiring · $48.1M disclosed funding

Eindhoven

7.5% across the displayed hubs

1 companies hiring · $3.8M disclosed funding

The Hague

7.2% across the displayed hubs

1 companies hiring · $8.2M disclosed funding

Enschede

3.1% across the displayed hubs

0 companies hiring · $1.3M disclosed funding

Groningen

3.1% across the displayed hubs

1 companies hiring · $116.8K disclosed funding