Switzerland’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 technical and 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

Papers discuss BIM’s role in sustainable construction and the knowledge gaps that hinder its broader adoption.

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 focus on governmental and knowledge‑management hurdles that limit BIM implementation 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

Sustainability and BIM in Renovation

13.5% of this theme group

Research highlights difficulties integrating BIM with life‑cycle engineering and sustainable 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

Quality Issues in Prefabrication

9.7% of this theme group

Investigations reveal recurring quality problems and preventive strategies for 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

Interoperability Challenges in BIM Workflows

8.0% of this theme group

Studies identify software and workflow incompatibilities that impede 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 Impacts on Modular Construction

29.4% of this theme group

Authors caution about performance uncertainties and implementation risks when applying BIM to modular building 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

Research warns of governmental risk analyses and compliance issues linked to BIM use in structural engineering.

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 Simulation

13.4% of this theme group

Papers advise careful assessment of BIM’s role in energy modeling and sustainable infrastructure design.

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

Analyses highlight the added workflow intricacy when combining BIM with augmented and 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

Limits of Prefabricated Construction

12.2% of this theme group

Studies outline technical and sustainability constraints that restrict the effectiveness of prefabrication methods.

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

Researchers point out potential data loss and compatibility problems between BIM and other engineering 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

Works caution about the reliability of BIM‑based embodied energy calculations for retrofitting projects.

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

Process Management via BIM

22.8% of this theme group

Opportunities focus on using BIM to streamline construction management and improve project coordination.

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

20.0% of this theme group

Research highlights 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‑Enhanced BIM Visualization

16.5% of this theme group

Papers explore how augmented reality and visual tools can enrich BIM‑based decision making.

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 evaluate and improve architectural sustainability.

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 approaches that make prefabricated construction faster and more cost‑effective.

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 integrating BIM with life‑cycle assessment and energy tools 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 with BIM

4.8% of this theme group

Papers present BIM 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

Zurich

48.6% across the displayed hubs

8 companies hiring · $164.0M disclosed funding

Lausanne

13.0% across the displayed hubs

2 companies hiring · $55.3M disclosed funding

Zug

8.5% across the displayed hubs

0 companies hiring · $25.0M disclosed funding

Geneva

7.9% across the displayed hubs

0 companies hiring · $7.4M disclosed funding

Basel

7.3% across the displayed hubs

1 companies hiring · $18.9M disclosed funding

Bern

5.1% across the displayed hubs

0 companies hiring · $152.1K disclosed funding

Zürich

5.1% across the displayed hubs

1 companies hiring · $0 disclosed funding

Winterthur

4.5% across the displayed hubs

0 companies hiring · $0 disclosed funding