Systematic literature review of BIM application in the whole life cycle of green building projects

ABSTRACT

Building information modelling (BIM), as an effective digital method of information representation in the field of construction engineering, helps to deal with a series of works including design optimization, construction planning, and facility management. BIM enhances sustainability through energy simulations, material selection, waste reduction, and energy monitoring. However, challenges like talent shortage, interoperability issues, data management, and lack of standardization hinder its widespread use. Current research lacks systematic exploration of BIM's application in green buildings' life cycle, limiting further development. To fill this research gap, this study aims to provide a systematic review of the application of BIM in the design, construction and operation stages of the whole life cycle of green buildings. As a guideline to conduct this research, the preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analyses (PRISMA) model are used to identify the main procedures for literature screening and review. Through the systematic review, the main applications of BIM technology in green buildings are summarized, while the challenges in the current applications and the corresponding solutions are discussed. Finally, the study proposes key points for the future development of BIM to help the construction industry truly realize the development of man and nature and harmony and greenery.

KEYWORDS:

• Building information modelling
• information technology
• green buildings
• whole life cycle
• systematic literature review

Acknowledgements

I am grateful to Dr Zulkiflee Abdul-Samad and Professor Hafez Salleh for their guidance and assistance, and this paper was completed under their careful guidance.

Disclosure statement

No potential conflict of interest was reported by the author(s).

Data availability statement

Not applicable. Readers can contact Rui Wang ([email protected]) if they have any questions you would like to ask.

Author contributions

R.W. wrote the original draft preparation and conducted data curation and formal analysis; Z.A.S. and H.S. were responsible for the conceptualization. All authors have read and agreed to the published version of the manuscript.