BIM Implementation in Civil Engineering

Dear Colleagues,

Through the development of an intelligent digital engineering design, building information modelling (BIM) facilitates the development of three-dimensional designs of buildings and infrastructure, has the potential to facilitate and optimise the construction process, can aid the management of time and cost, and provides a basis for intelligent facility operation and asset management processes. BIM can also be used in conjunction with other systems-based technologies such as digital twins and artificial intelligence applications. Using BIM also has the potential to aid construction safety management and environmental sustainability.

At the same time, there are challenges with the use of BIM in civil engineering applications. One of these is the successful management of interoperability between BIM software and other management and construction systems. Other considerations include developing and training users and staff, effective data management, and managing organisation culture.

We are pleased to invite you to submit an article in the use of BIM in civil engineering. While the application of BIM and related systems has significant potential in terms of infrastructure design, development and life cycle management processes, and has the potential to improve collaboration between project stakeholders, it is also necessary to consider potential issues when implementing a BIM process. This Special Issue therefore aims to explore both current and potential uses of BIM in civil engineering applications, and to explore developments in this field.

In this Special Issue, original research and reviews are welcome and some of the research areas may include:

1. The use of BIM in civil engineering planning, design, construction, whole-life asset management and facilities management;
2. Success stories in the application of BIM in civil engineering applications;
3. Managing the implementation of BIM and related systems in civil engineering applications;
4. Further possibilities for the use of BIM in civil engineering applications;
5. Other papers on the use and potential use of BIM in civil engineering.

We are looking forward to receiving your submissions.

Dr. David S. Thorpe
Guest Editor

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Short Biography

Associate Professor David S. Thorpe

Associate Professor David Thorpe is based at the University of Southern Queensland, where he is currently Associate Head (Research) of the School of Surveying and Built Environment. He has qualifications in engineering, business administration and education, and possesses a PhD in physical infrastructure management. His research mainly focuses on sustainable and resilient engineering and construction management. He is an author of over 100 refereed publications, has supervised 14 doctorial students to completion and currently supervises 15 higher degree by research students. David teaches postgraduate courses in engineering asset management, advanced engineering project management and construction risk management. He is also a Fellow of the Institution of Engineers, Australia. Before he joined the University of Southern Queensland, Davd had many years of professional experience in local and state government working on design, maintenance and construction management. His varied experience in both industry and the academic world makes him very well qualified to be a Guest Editor of this Special Issue of Applied Sciences on BIM Implementation in Civil Engineering.

• BIM
• civil engineering
• facilities management