Meng, Q; Zhang, Y; Li, Z; Shi, W; Wang, J; Sun, Y; Xu, L and Wang, X (2020) A review of integrated applications of BIM and related technologies in whole building life cycle. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 27(8), pp. 1647-1677. ISSN 0969-9988
Abstract
Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to summarize the current applications of BIM, the integration of related technologies and the tendencies and challenges systematically. Design/methodology/approach: Using quantitative and qualitative bibliometric statistical methods, the current mode of interaction between BIM and other related technologies is summarized. Findings: This paper identified 24 different BIM applications in the life cycle. From two perspectives, the implementation status of BIM applications and integrated technologies are respectively studied. The future industry development framework is drawn comprehensively. We summarized the challenges of BIM applications from the perspectives of management, technology and promotion, and confirmed that most of the challenges come from the two driving factors of promotion and management. Research limitations/implications: The technical challenges reviewed in this paper are from the collected literature we have extracted, which is only a part of the practical challenges and not comprehensive enough. Practical implications: We summarized the current mode of interactive use of BIM and sorted out the challenges faced by BIM applications to provide reference for the risks and challenges faced by the future industry. Originality/value: There is little literature to integrate BIM applications and to establish BIM related challenges and risk frameworks. In this paper, we provide a review of the current implementation level of BIM and the risks and challenges of stakeholders through three aspects of management, technology and promotion.
| Item Type: | Article |
|---|---|
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | building information modelling (BIM); building life cycle; integration; technology application; tendencies and challenges |
| Index terms: | interaction, implementation, statistical method, industry development, building life cycle, life cycle, promotion, building information modelling, methodology, integration, whole building life cycle |
| Subjects: | information systems, behavioral psychology, statistical analysis, asset management, organizational analysis, research methods, management, contractual arrangements, sustainability and energy, value management, organization |
| Topics: | Project Management, Research Practice, Business Strategy, Procurement, Human Resources, Design Practice, Digital Applications, Organizational Design |
| Descriptive scope: | 4 PCTA |
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