Abstract
Based on the CNKI database from 2002-2019, this paper conducts the comprehensive literature survey on the BIM applications in construction engineering. Aiming to pros and cons summarized from the current research examples, the BIM shows great potential and the related study is a rapidly evolving field in construction engineering. In general, the diversity of BIM application studies is involved in construction engineering, such as, design and construction of new building, operation and maintenance of the existing buildings. BIM can be a powerful tool if it was properly taken advantage. However, the BIM application in design is more emphasized than that in the other aspects, which hinders the popularization of its application. Therefore, suggestions for future research are given accordingly: (i) constructing a feasible and flexible system according to the different applications; (ii) expanding the research content based on proposed system; (iii) establishing a method of evaluation of BIM application.
Highlights
BIM concepts originated from Dr Charles Eastman's project [1]
Because BIM technology was introduced into China in 2002, the starting time of literature retrieval is January 1st, 2002, and the ending time is September 1st, 2019
BIM technology was introduced into China in 2002, but there was no research on BIM in construction engineering application in 2002-2005
Summary
BIM concepts originated from Dr Charles Eastman's project [1]. The main promoter was Jerry Laiserin [2]. Comparing to the western developed countries such as US and Europe, BIM research started relatively late in China and it was introduced by Ottke Company in 2002. BIM has become a key project of the national science and technology support plan in the eleventh plan and a key research subject in the twelfth plan. With the continuous promotion of the national level, China’s scholars have made great progress in the research of BIM. Many construction projects have already used BIM technology. The paper summarizes the research examples of BIM in construction engineering from 2002 to 2019, summarizes the research status of BIM in construction engineering application in China, reveals the shortcomings in the research process, and prospects the development trend and direction of BIM technology in construction engineering application
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