BIM and the Future of Construction

Dear Colleagues,

This Special Issue welcomes submissions on the application of BIM and related systems in construction and civil engineering projects, including buildings and infrastructure. The aim of the Special Issue is to explore both the current and potential uses of BIM, examine the challenges and opportunities associated with its implementation, and highlight the latest developments in this rapidly evolving field. We welcome original research papers and review articles.

The areas of interest include, but are not limited to, the following:

• The use of BIM in construction and civil engineering planning, design, construction, whole life asset management, and facilities management.
• Successful applications of BIM in construction and civil engineering projects (buildings and infrastructure).
• Managing the implementation of BIM and related systems in construction and engineering practice.
• The integration of BIM with digital twins, AI, and data management systems.
• Further possibilities and innovative applications of BIM in construction and infrastructure projects.
• Automation and smart construction technologies for improving productivity and safety.
• Applications of mechatronics, control systems, and embedded sensing in construction and building operations.
• Collaborative approaches linking civil, mechanical, and electrical engineering disciplines in the digital construction environment.
• Future directions, challenges, and opportunities in intelligent, data-driven, and automated construction.

Dr. David S. Thorpe
Guest Editor

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