Building Information Modeling for Sustainable and Smart Construction

Dear Colleagues,

This Special Issue of Sustainability will contribute to and encourage the integration of sustainability into the BIM methodology, given the increasingly prominent role of BIM as an integrated approach throughout the construction life cycle. For this purpose, this Special Issue particularly welcomes contributions on construction waste management, life cycle assessment, and BIM for green buildings.

Within the field of smart construction, relevant topics include modular construction, augmented reality technologies, construction product digital passports, digital twins, and the enrichment of BIM models for Facility Management (FM).

It will also bring together research contributions on the principles of the circular economy and its application in construction, promoting the minimization of the carbon footprint, as well as presenting research on innovative materials and sustainable construction processes supported by digital technologies, reducing environmental impact and promoting innovation in the construction sector.

The overall objective of this Special Issue is to provide a holistic understanding of sustainable construction, grounded in emerging digital realities.

Dr. Manuel Pinto
Dr. Sandra Pereira
Dr. Maria do Rosário
Guest Editors

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