Cutting-Edge Research in the Building Information Modelling (BIM) Application for Sustainable Construction

Dear Colleagues,

The technological revolution has affected every aspect of the construction industry, with a consequent impact on services, production processes, and the supply chain, as well as on the collection, use, and management of information. The keywords for this digital revolution include reliable data management in real environments, digital collaboration, and intelligent objects. Existing solutions currently make buildings smarter and more sustainable, and they include automation, energy efficiency, and improved productivity and health. Among significant digital technologies, BIM facilitates improved knowledge of the entire project during the pre-construction design phase and during and after construction. By implementing BIM, we can improve the building process by accelerating workflows, decreasing and preventing errors, and enhancing communication between relevant actors.

Despite recent digital transformation, the construction sector is one of the main fields responsible for energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. Thus, it is vital to identify new strategies, in the form of methods and tools, that can foster sustainability. This is the reason that the proposed Special Issue will present original research contributions and the latest advancements in BIM applications for more sustainable construction. Original research and reviews on the following subjects, among others, are welcome:

• Building information modelling (BIM);
• Digital twins;
• Semantic web for information management;
• Advancements in technology for sustainability;
• Blockchain;
• BIM-based building process management;
• BIM-based solution for operation and maintenance;
• Digital building logbooks;
• Building passports;
• Product lifecycle management;
• Lean construction.

We look forward to receiving your contributions.

Prof. Dr. Sonia Lupica Spagnolo
Prof. Dr. Alberto Pavan
Guest Editors

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