BIM and Smart Technologies in Building Design, Construction, and Lifecycle Management
A special issue of Buildings (ISSN 2075-5309). This special issue belongs to the section "Construction Management, and Computers & Digitization".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 26 April 2026 | Viewed by 130
Special Issue Editors
Interests: scan-to-BIM; computational design; AI; digital twins; construction informatics
Interests: information security; construction management; BIM
Interests: scan-to-BIM; construction digital twin
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The rapid advancement of digitalization is reshaping the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry. Building Information Modeling (BIM), together with a wide range of smart technologies, is enabling more efficient, collaborative, and sustainable practices across the lifecycle of buildings, from design and construction to operation and facility management. These innovations not only enhance productivity and quality, but also contribute to sustainability, resilience, and the creation of smarter built environments.
This Special Issue provides a platform for cutting-edge research and practical applications that explore how BIM and smart technologies are transforming building processes and management throughout building lifecycles. We welcome contributions presenting new methods, frameworks, tools, and case studies that integrate digital technologies with design, construction, and lifecycle management to improve efficiency, coordination, decision-making, and innovation. Topics of interest include BIM-enabled planning and construction, digital collaboration, data-driven decision-making, and the automation and optimization of building processes, as well as innovative approaches for sustainable, resilient, and smart buildings.
Dr. Mingkai Li
Dr. Xingyu Tao
Dr. Boyu Wang
Dr. Hao Liu
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- building information model (BIM)
- large language models (LLMs)
- digital twin
- AR/VR
- AI and deep learning
- 3D scanning
- IoT
- blockchain
- IT in construction
- construction robotics
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