BIM and Digital Twins for Sustainable and Resilient Construction

Dear Colleagues,

The construction sector is under increasing pressure to improve sustainability, resilience, and overall lifecycle performance in the face of climate change, resource constraints, regulatory demands, and growing project complexity. As one of the frontline digital construction technologies, Building Information Modelling (BIM) and Digital Twins represent complementary paradigms for improving how built assets are designed, delivered, operated, and adapted over time. BIM provides the foundation for structured information management, multidisciplinary coordination, and digital collaboration across project stakeholders, while Digital Twins extend this capability through real-time data integration, simulation, automation, and performance optimization. Together, they enable a more connected and intelligent lifecycle approach, in which static design and construction information can be linked with dynamic operational data to support better forecasting, risk mitigation, resource efficiency, maintenance planning, and adaptive decision-making.

This Special Issue aims to showcase the latest research, innovations, and practical applications of BIM and Digital Twins in advancing sustainable and resilient construction. It welcomes contributions through interdisciplinary studies, industry case studies, methodological developments, and applied research, which demonstrate how digital technologies can support more adaptive, efficient, and sustainable construction practices.

Dr. Mohammad Mayouf
Dr. Anushika Ekanayake
Guest Editors

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