A Comprehensive Review of Artificial Intelligence Applications in Building Information Modeling (BIM) and Future Perspectives

Lin Yang

doi:10.70393/6a6374616d.323635

Authors

Lin Yang Beijing Institute of Architectural Design Co., Ltd

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.70393/6a6374616d.323635

ARK:

https://n2t.net/ark:/40704/JCTAM.v2n2a01

Disciplines:

Artificial Intelligence and Intelligence

Subjects:

Machine Learning

References:

26

Keywords:

Artificial Intelligence, Building Information Modeling, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Reinforcement Learning, Generative Adversarial Networks, Natural Language Processing, Computer Vision, Construction Technology, Smart Cities, Sustainability, IoT, Blockchain, Augmented Reality

Abstract

Technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT), cloud computing, and big data analytics are converging and leading the construction industry to a transformation towards digitization and enhancing construction efficiency. At the centre of this evolution sits Building Information Modeling (BIM), transforming from rudimentary 3D modeling tools to a holistic building lifecycle management tool. This article presents a literature review of AI applications in BIM with a focus on how machine learning, deep learning, reinforcement learning, generative adversarial networks, natural language processing, and computer vision reshape the construction industry. AI has been integrated with BIM to improve project efficiency, minimize mistakes, enhance resource allocation, and transition towards a more sustainable practice. This review also highlights current technical obstacles causing the delay of projects such as the pilot studies based on AI-enhanced BIM in the field and future research directions liaising interdisciplinary infrastructure with IoT, blockchain, augmented reality, etc. The article concludes by discussing the gradual co-evolution of adaptive artificial intelligence systems and BIM, concluding that innovation in sustainable development must always be nurtured.

Author Biography

Lin Yang, Beijing Institute of Architectural Design Co., Ltd

Beijing Institute of Architectural Design Co., Ltd, China.

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