BIM and the Future of Construction
A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Civil Engineering".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 May 2026 | Viewed by 15
Special Issue Editor
Interests: civil engineering
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Dear Colleagues,
Through the development of intelligent digital engineering designs, 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 around the use of BIM in civil engineering applications. One of these challenges 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 submissions on 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 improving collaboration between project stakeholders, it is also necessary to consider potential issues when implementing BIM. This Special Issue therefore aims to explore both the current and potential uses of BIM in civil engineering applications and to explore the latest developments in this field.
In this Special Issue, original research and reviews are welcome. Areas of interest include, but are not limited to, the following:
- The use of BIM in civil engineering planning, design, construction, whole-life asset management, and facilities management;
- Successful applications of BIM in civil engineering applications;
- Managing the implementation of BIM and related systems in civil engineering applications;
- Further possibilities for the use of BIM in civil engineering applications;
- Other potential uses of BIM in civil engineering.
We are looking forward to receiving your submissions.
Dr. David S. Thorpe
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- BIM
- civil engineering
- construction
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