Advancing Construction and Design Practices Using BIM
A special issue of Buildings (ISSN 2075-5309). This special issue belongs to the section "Construction Management, and Computers & Digitization".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2025 | Viewed by 285
Special Issue Editors
Interests: BIM modeling; digital tools; scan-to-BIM; parametrric design; CADX; digital representation
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Building information modeling technology has a great influence on the building and construction and project management industries, enabling highly sophisticated design, planning, and execution. This Special Issue will bring together state-of-the-art developments in BIM related to its applications in improving collaboration and monitoring, reducing project risks, and enhancing cost and time efficiency in construction design. Subtopics include but are not limited to the following: BIM-integrated project scheduling, real-time data sharing, reverse engineering, sustainability assessment, AI applications and automation in parametric modeling. The articles will highlight a set of innovative case studies, emerging tools, methodologies and strategies that can help overcome interoperability challenges and stakeholder adoption.
This Special Issue intends to show in detail how BIM is changing traditional practices to smarter and more sustainable construction by presenting interdisciplinary research and practical insights. It is an indispensable tool for the practitioners, researchers and policy makers who are committed to harnessing technology in shaping the future of project design and construction management.
Prof. Dr. Pierpaolo D'Agostino
Guest Editor
Erika Elefante
Guest Editor Assistant
Manuscript Submission Information
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Keywords
- construction management
- physical–digital interaction
- digital twins
- BIM integration
- data sharing
- sustainability in digital modeling
- automation in parametric design
- reverse engineering
- AI application in BIM workflows
- smart construction
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