Spain’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 discuss BIM adoption in smart building projects, focusing on enabling applications and integration hurdles.

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 across the industry.

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 obstacles that impede BIM implementation in construction.

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

Papers address life‑cycle engineering and BIM tools needed for sustainable building renovation.

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 Issues

9.7% of this theme group

Research highlights quality problems 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 focus on software and workflow incompatibilities that limit BIM’s effectiveness.

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 Benefits Versus Implementation Risks

29.4% of this theme group

Authors caution about performance impacts and challenges when applying BIM to modular construction.

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 examine governmental risk analyses and effort increases linked to BIM use 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 Integration with Energy Modeling

13.4% of this theme group

Papers discuss uncertainties when coupling BIM with 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

Workflow Complexity with AR/VR

12.4% of this theme group

Research highlights the added workflow intricacy of integrating augmented and 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

Limits of Prefabricated Construction

12.2% of this theme group

Studies outline motivations, constraints, and sustainability trade‑offs of prefabrication and modular design.

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

Analyses reveal difficulties linking BIM with other engineering software and simulation 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

Energy Assessment Uncertainties in BIM

9.1% of this theme group

Works point out challenges in using BIM for embodied energy and retrofitting 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 for Construction Management

22.8% of this theme group

Opportunities focus on leveraging BIM to streamline construction engineering, process control, and systems 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 Design Coordination via BIM

20.0% of this theme group

Research showcases BIM‑driven automation of MEP design and smart infrastructure maintenance 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 augmented reality and visual tools that improve 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 Architecture

13.9% of this theme group

Studies highlight interoperable BIM models that enable sustainability assessments across architectural design.

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

Prefabrication for Fast, Cost‑Effective Build

12.1% of this theme group

Research promotes design‑for‑manufacture approaches that accelerate and lower costs of 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 and LCA Analysis

9.9% of this theme group

Works demonstrate BIM integration with energy modeling and life‑cycle assessment to support 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 Using BIM

4.8% of this theme group

Papers present 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

Barcelona

33.6% across the displayed hubs

6 companies hiring · $362.7M disclosed funding

Madrid

33.6% across the displayed hubs

4 companies hiring · $535.8M disclosed funding

Valencia

10.8% across the displayed hubs

1 companies hiring · $3.1M disclosed funding

Malaga

7.9% across the displayed hubs

0 companies hiring · $2.4M disclosed funding

Marbella

4.4% across the displayed hubs

0 companies hiring · $0 disclosed funding

Alicante

4.4% across the displayed hubs

1 companies hiring · $0 disclosed funding

Zaragoza

2.6% across the displayed hubs

0 companies hiring · $214.1K disclosed funding

Terrassa

2.6% across the displayed hubs

0 companies hiring · $5.6M disclosed funding