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Critical review of studies on building information modeling

(BIM) in project management

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Abstract Building information modeling (BIM) and examined duration. The research directions of BIM
project management are two major research topics that studies in project management include enabling BIM as a
accommodate large volumes of research efforts. BIM has technology in project management; BIM application as a
been interpreted as a process technology that aids in solution for specific project management scopes;
enhancing project management. Hence, the investigation integration issues of BIM that have been brought to project
from an interdisciplinary perspective of the two concepts management; institutional environment and regulatory
may bring new insights to understanding related research. governance of BIM in realizing project management
In this paper, a structural approach is adopted in reviewing strategies; and analysis of effects and strategies of BIM
BIM studies in project management from 2005 to 2017 adoption and implementation in projects. The directions
within identified target journals. This review aims to and trends are then analyzed to develop a research route
classify the major research directions and topics for BIM for BIM studies in project management. Finally,
research in project management. Moreover, given BIM’s conclusions focus on the relations of the research
potential for application in project management, this paper directions, as well as the contributions and theoretical
attempts to establish a fundamental research foundation implications of this review. Future research areas are also
for a new paradigm of project management that recommended.
incorporates BIM, namely, BIM-based project

management. The preliminary result suggests that BIM Keywords building information modeling (BIM), project
research in project management develops drastically in the management, review, BIM-based project management
Albert P. C. CHAN Environment, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, China
Department of Building and Real Estate, Faculty of Construction and
Feng XIONG
Environment, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong,
College of Architecture and Environment, Sichuan University, Chengdu
China
610065, China
Conventionally, production in the architecture,
Xiaozhi MA ( ✉) engineering, and construction (AEC) industry is
implemented as projects, and project management is
Department of Building and Real Estate, Faculty of Construction and
widely applied in the AEC process to organize efforts.
Environment, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong,
China; College of Architecture and Environment, Sichuan University, However, the recent diffusion of information
Chengdu 610065, China technology (IT) in the AEC industry has resulted to a
E-mail: [email protected] phenomenal impact on different aspects of AEC projects
(Alin et al., 2013). The digitizing paradigm requires the
Wen YI
integration of IT and management practice in
School of Engineering and Advanced Technology, College of Sciences,
developing advanced approaches to organize the AEC
Massey University, Auckland, New Zealand
process. As a disruptive technology, building
Xin ZHOU information modeling (BIM) leads to hybrid practice in
Department of Building and Real Estate, Faculty of Construction and handling building information and organizing project
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production (Gledson, 2016; Çıdık et al., 2017; Davies et 1)What is the current status of BIM research in
al., 2017). The potential of BIM in improving the project management?
efficiency of project management is worth exploring. 2)What are the major trends and directions of the
Similarly, BIM and project management are current BIM research in project management?
instrumental tools commonly adopted in the AEC 3)How can BIM research in project management
process. They are applied to improve the efficiency of contribute to the exploration of a possible approach in
management process, promote coordination and managing AEC projects with BIM?
collaboration among project participants, and enhance This review serves to provide a preliminary
project interoperability with the lifecycle perspective. theoretical foundation for a new approach in managing
Moreover, the BIM approach involves the delivery of AEC projects with BIM, that is, BIM-based project
virtual building models, and building projects require management by investigating BIM research in project
the delivery of facilities; thus, the possibility for an management.
integrated approach for project management 2 Project management in the AEC industry
implementation with BIM should be investigated.
The use of BIM in enhancing project management is The different interpretations of the concept of “project”
widely acknowledged. Notably, BIM can initially be reach no universal understanding. Project Management
applied to improve the efficacy of information Institute defines a project as “a temporary endeavor
management. As an integrated technology for undertaken to create a unique product, service, or result”
information management, BIM aids in improving (PMBOK, 2013). In this definition, a project is considered a
communication, promoting multidisciplinary task toward a specific mission, and project management has
collaboration, and enhancing integrated project delivery been defined as “the application of knowledge, skills, tools,
(Azhar, 2011; Bryde et al., 2013; Porwal and Hewage, and techniques to project activities to meet the project
2013). Moreover, BIM is a process technology (Succar requirements” (PMBOK, 2013). Another common definition
et al., 2012; Miettinen and Paavola, 2014; Murphy, refers to a project as a temporary organization set to achieve
2014); thus, it can influence project procedures and a goal (Gaddis, 1959; Lundin and Söderholm, 1995;
bring paradigmatic change to projects (Taylor and Packendorff, 1995; Shenhar and Dvir, 1996). Under this
Bernstein, 2009; Froese, 2010; Azhar, 2011). However, assumption, project management has been perceived as an
the systematic implementation of BIM in AEC projects integrated approach for delivering multifarious disciplines
remains a practical issue. and procedures to achieve organizational synergy (Jugdev et
The current BIM integration in projects faces al., 2001; Svejvig and Andersen, 2015). The prevalence of
challenges because it involves systematic approaches these two major definitions underlies the knowledge origins
with project organizations, procedures, and legislation of technical and social sciences in the project management
(Mancini et al., 2017). The scope of BIM application in domain (Söderlund, 2004).
projects is limited rather than comprehensive (Cao et al., Project management in the AEC industry faces many
2014; He et al., 2016). Originally, BIM is supposed to explicit issues. AEC projects are growing in scale and
be an information and communication technology (ICT) becoming highly complex; thus, the massive information
that integrates multidisciplinary collaboration and data in a project can be overwhelming if not managed
throughout the project lifecycle; however, its benefits properly (Qazi et al., 2016; Luo et al., 2017; Mok et al.,
and efficacy have not been thoroughly utilized (Liu et 2017). Moreover, a project involves teamwork from
al., 2017). Moreover, many countries have implemented different disciplines and participation of different actors, and
measures to impel BIM implementation in their public one of the major tasks for project management is to
projects. Given the compelling requirements of coordinate the multidisciplinary cooperation. The two issues
government regulations, many projects apply BIM only can merge when the project is large and complex. Hence, an
to satisfy regulatory requirements rather than add value integrated systematic approach is required to manage project
to the building production process. uncertainty and complexity (Atkinson et al., 2006; Bosch-
From the aforementioned scenario, exploring an Rekveldt et al., 2011; Brady and Davies, 2014; Khan et al.,
integrated solution with BIM and project management 2016). Finding solutions for emerging problems from
appears to be of immense potential. Associating BIM technical and conceptual perspectives can inspire the
with project management provides new insights into development of project management.
BIM implementation in the project context of AEC and
contributes to the exploration of BIM in enhancing
project management. Accordingly, the research
questions to guide this review are as follows.
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3 Current BIM research in construction 4 Research methodology

management A few studies in construction management are examined to
BIM has evolved and developed continuously in the past determine a structural approach for this review. A
decades. At an early stage, the original BIM concept was sophisticated searching method has been employed by Ke et
referred to as “building description system” (Eastman, 1974) al. (2009), Yi and Chan (2013), Osei-Kyei and Chan (2015),
and then later as “building product models” (Björk, 1989; and Darko and Chan (2016) to conduct structural reviews.
This paper refers to Yi and Chan (2013) in developing a
Eastman, 1999). Subsequently, it has gradually evolved
structural search and review approach, as shown in Fig. 1.
from a simple digital solution in building into a
The stages of the review process are detailed in the
comprehensive ICT that is not only limited in the
following discourse.
technological discipline but also in building information
management. Similar to project management, BIM has no
4.1 Stage 1: Conducting a preliminary search
unique definition. Eastman et al. (2011) referred to BIM as
a “human activity that ultimately involves broad process
A preliminary search was conducted with the academic
changes in construction.” Some researchers hold different search engine “Scopus” to identify the target journals. In
views on BIM, such as “a set of interacting policies, view of the relatively vague research scope of BIM and
processes, and technologies” (Succar et al., 2012), “a digital project management due to their diverse definitions, this
representation of a building, an object-oriented three- review focuses on the critical BIM and project manage-
dimensional model, or a repository of project information”
(Miettinen and Paavola, 2014), and “the development and ment research. Thus, the keywords that represent BIM
use of digital representations of physical and functional are limited to “BIM,” “building information modeling,”
characteristics of a facility” (Lu et al., 2014). BIM has been
“building information modelling,” “building
interpreted differently in various perspectives, and a
information model,” and “building information
standardized definition may fail to serve in different
models,” with only “project management” to represent
situations.
itself. The search was conducted as Advanced Search
Some studies have interpreted BIM as a concept that
with the following code:
involves context and process rather than a simple
[TITLE-ABS-KEY (“Project management” AND
technology. Poirier et al. (2015) confirmed the profound
“BIM”) OR TITLE-ABS-KEY (“Project management”
organizational influence of BIM by referring to different
AND “Building information modeling”) OR TITLE-
contexts, such as industry, organization, and project. He et
al. (2016) identified the management studies in BIM ABSKEY (“Project management” AND “Building
research through a systematic review that consolidates the information modelling”) OR TITLE-ABS-KEY
multiple aspects of BIM. In addition, Chen et al. (2015) (“Project management” AND “Building information
aimed to attach BIM to the building process through a model”) OR TITLEABS-KEY (“Project management”
framework developed from the review of related literature. AND “Building information models”)] AND [LIMIT-
Some studies have investigated BIM in the project TO (DOCTYPE, “ar”) OR LIMIT-TO (DOCTYPE,
perspective. Some researchers have focused on the effects “re”)] AND [LIMIT-TO (LANGUAGE, “English”)].
and benefits of BIM to building projects (e.g., Eadie et al. All stages of the search were conducted on March 17,
(2013) and Porwal and Hewage (2013)). Others have 2018.
elaborated on how BIM changes the project execution and
organizations (e.g., Taylor and Bernstein (2009), Sebastian 4.2 Stage 2: Limiting the articles to target journals
(2011), and Lu et al. (2016)). Wang and Chong (2015)
reviewed BIM studies regarding different project phases and The journals were identified according to the journal list
suggested that BIM implementation should be associated categorized by Lu et al. (2014), Bröchner and Björk
with projects. Although these studies have preluded the (2008), and Chau’s ranking (Wing, 1997). Ten out of
research on BIM with the project perspective, the research 20five journals were retained, including Automation in
scope in this area remains unclear. Seemingly, a Construction (AIC), Journal of Construction
comprehensive project view on BIM research can benefit the Engineering and Management (JCEM), Journal of
research in this area. Information Technology in Construction1) (ITcon),
International Journal of Project Management (IJPM),
Journal of Computing in Civil Engineering (JCCE),
Advanced Engineering Informatics (AEI), Construction
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Management and Economics (CME), Engineering modeling,” “building information modelling,” “building
Construction and Architectural Management (ECAM), information model,” and “building information models”
Journal of Management in Engineering (JME), were applied as the search words for T/A/K search,
Construction Innovation (CI), and Project Management without “project management” for searching the two
Journal (PMJ). At this stage, the result was limited to journals. Four additional qualified articles published in
113 articles. the restricted duration were found in IJPM but none in
PMJ. These articles were all related to project
4.3 Stage 3: Visual examination and categorization management. A total of 13 target articles were found and
added to the collection. The total number of the articles
During visual examination, the final round of the T/A/K was 115 after the duplicates were removed. However,
search was conducted with the selected journals. IJPM during visual examination, five articles were eliminated.
and PMJ focus mainly on the project management Three of them were
domain; thus, only “BIM,” “building information
1) Journal of Construction Engineering and Management and Electronic Journal of Information Technology in Construction are combined as ITcon.

Fig. 1 Research framework

from IJPM, JCEM, and ECAM, were found to be compared to as peer technology. These five articles were
unrelated to BIM, as these articles focused generally on thus excluded from the list. Moreover, the present
ICTs, and BIM was used as an example of ICT and was review focuses on BIM research in project management,
discussed inadequately. While the other two articles which is a practice-oriented subject. Hence, seven
focused on the application of Geographic Information additional articles on teaching and education related to
System in project management in which BIM was only BIM and project management were eliminated. The
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total number of the final papers were limited to 103 publications across the years, three research stages were
(Table 1). identified. The period of primitive research stage of BIM
studies in project management is from 2005 to 2009, with
no more than one publication in this per year. The
5 Overview of BIM studies in project frequencies of publications wave between four and five from
management 2010 to 2012 as the second stage. The third stage starts from
2013 where the frequencies of publications stay no less than
Overall, this review probes into the years of publications nine per year with fluctuations but drastically increase with
to data available until 2017.
Table 1 Preliminary search and visual examination results in the target
journals
No. of papers found in No. of the final 6 Investigation of research topics on BIM studies
Target journals the target journals papers
in project management
AIC 31 30
JCEM 21 19
The general process to incorporate BIM with projects was
investigated in this paper to map a route in BIM studies in
ITcon 17 12 project management. Succar (2009) identified three stages
IJPM 11 9 of BIM adoption to integrate delivery in a project with BIM:
JCCE 8 7 1) realizing BIM modeling, 2) collaborating on a BIM
model, and 3) incorporating BIM into the project system.
AEI 4 4
With regard to the stages, a framework is proposed to map
CME 6 6 the directions, as illustrated in Fig. 3. The process of
ECAM 9 8 incorporating BIM into the project system as a composite
ICT for project management tool is also considered. The
JME 4 4
project-wise adoption of BIM aims to 1) enable BIM as an
CI 2 2 ICT tool attached to a project context; 2) apply BIM as a
PMJ 2 2 solution or a tool for project management; 3) manage BIM
ad hoc process in projects; and 4) assess the use of BIM in
Total 115 103
projects. The research directions are organized based on the

Fig. 2 Years of publication

conduct a preliminary analysis. Figure 2 shows a generally framework illustrated in Fig. 3.
increasing trend for BIM studies in project management The framework provides a basic logic to organizing
from 2005 to 2017. However, given the amount of the category of the reviewed studies. However, research
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directions have been developed during the review time, cost, and quality namely, cost is the most popular
process with the interpretation of the studies as an topic. Object simulation with ontologies (Lee et al.,
empirical approach to improve the solidity of this 2014) and standardized specifications (Ma et al., 2013)
review. Details are presented in the following discourse. based on BIM enable an intelligent approach to estimate
building costs. BIM can also assist value management
6.1 Technical issues of BIM within projects in the design stage (Park et al., 2016). Meanwhile, time
is more often coupled with cost than quality when BIM
A relatively large number of studies report the efforts on has been adopted into a project (Gelisen and Griffis,
enabling BIM within AEC projects. First, primary 2013; Faghihi et al., 2016). In various domains of
insights have been given to modules, objects, and project management, BIM studies have encompassed
relations of elements in BIM models and modeling decision making (Lu et al., 2016), safety management
processes. Niu et al. (2016) developed “smart (Li et al., 2015; Zhang et al., 2015), workspace planning
construction objects” to model modular building (Chavada et al., 2012; Choi et al., 2014), information
elements for future smart design and construction. Isaac management (Kähkönen and Rannisto, 2015),
et al. (2016) introduced a methodology that enables the knowledge management (Nepal and Staub-French,
components of a BIM model in design to be 2016), building energy (Wu and Issa, 2014), and lean
automatically assembled without repetition on a construction (Sacks et al., 2010). BIM application in
modular level. This methodology may contribute to project management also extends in all stages of the
project management endeavors in further steps. Second, project life cycle because it can promote collaborative
the relations and connections among different modules design activities (Fernando et al., 2013), bid and
of BIM/IFC models have been probed in a series of tendering (Ma et al., 2013), project control in
studies, such as those of Khalili and Chua (2015) and construction (Sacks et al., 2005; Elbeltagi and Dawood,
Isaac et al. (2016). Moreover, a few studies have focused 2011), and lifecycle building data management (Jiao et

Fig. 3 Framework of mapping research directions of BIM research in project management

on algorithms and tools to support modeling and al., 2013; Ramaji and Memari, 2016). Although project
visualization. BIM is also an IT process; thus, the management requires a systematic approach to work
application of its functions relies on particular efficiently, the studies in this direction are slightly
algorithms for different purposes, such as module fragmented.
optimization and interface (Isaac et al., 2016) and IFC-
based model optimization for change management 6.3 System design and interface issues
(Oraskari and Törmä, 2015). BIM also requires tools to
support the modeling, such as IFC model viewer (Fu et With BIM introduced to building projects, system
al., 2006) and multidimensional prototype (Chavada et design and interface issues should be addressed.
al., 2012). Finally, technical interoperability is also a Information system is a relatively abstract concept; thus,
key issue in this area. Major interests include it encompasses entities to be interfaced and multiple
interoperability of data transfer (Kim et al. 2015), digital technologies to be integrated. Some efforts have been
modules (Oraskari and Törmä, 2015), and software made to outline the information system with model-
(Gökçe et al., 2013). based building projects. Scherer and Schapke (2011)
suggested an integrated approach for creating an
6.2 Application of BIM within a specific scope of project information system with regard to various aspects of
management models, organizations, and procedures. Given that the
process is relatively comprehensive, planning and
Given the wide scope of project management in the designing the system remains a challenge. Akanmu and
AEC process, associating BIM directly with major Anumba (2015) clarified “cyber-physical system,”
aspects of project management is difficult. However, which was formed by ICT devices and related
extensive BIM studies in this domain are conducted for information processing referring to different layering
specific purposes or in a sub-area of project clusters. The concept helps to classify the tangible parts
management. Among the traditional project objectives: of the information system. Moreover, framework
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studies contribute to the development of information industry practice and nationwide implementation. The
systems, such as Monteiro et al. (2014) and Kim et al. industry view concerns mainly in the MEP discipline
(2015). A couple of studies have concentrated on (Hanna et al., 2013; Boktor et al., 2014; Hanna et al., 2014).
cooperative interface approaches, such as cloud Similarly, nationwide studies have embarked largely on
integration and platforming; however, these studies BIM implementation in projects in different countries, such
include different topics, such as frameworks and as Australia (Forsythe et al., 2015), China (Ding et al.,
conditions for integration (Aram et al., 2013; Monteiro 2015), Malaysia (Rogers et al., 2015), Sweden (Gustavsson
et al., 2014), as well as application and implementation et al., 2012), and the UK (Eadie et al., 2013).
of interface approaches (Jiao et al., 2013; Chong et al.,
2014; Goulding et al., 2014). In addition, integrated 6.6 General studies on BIM with building projects
applications of BIM and other major ICTs for project
management are present, including RFID and BIM A few studies on BIM and project management have
(Costin et al., 2015; Fang et al., 2016), laser scanning contributed to this research area by generally associating
and BIM, (Bosché, 2012), virtual/ augment reality and BIM with building projects. For example, Popov et al.
BIM (Golparvar-Fard et al., 2011; Goulding et al., (2010) introduced the concurrent situation of 5D BIM
2014), and cloud technology and BIM (Jiao et al., 2013). modeling that contributes to project management in the
design and construction processes. From a technical view,
6.4 BIM institutional environment and regulatory system Hassan (2013) elaborated on the collaboration mechanism
with the introduction of IT solutions in building
Another research direction to investigate is on BIM construction. Ciribini et al. (2016) demonstrated and
institutional environment and regulatory system. With the explained the integration of the successive cooperation in
institutionally driven force, a changing paradigm has been different stages by probing into the implementation of a
perceived in projects with the utilization of BIM (Taylor and project with BIM. Chen et al. (2015) relied on previous BIM
Bernstein, 2009; Azhar, 2011), wherein organizational studies and aimed to establish a framework that couples
change and regulatory governance are required accordingly. BIM with the building process in various steps and
The changing situation was discussed by Kokkonen and disciplines. Mäki and
Alin (2016) from organizational perspective. Furthermore, a
few studies have demonstrated that institutional change
demands alignment, coordination, and collaboration
embedded in the work routines of projects (e.g., Whyte and
Lobo (2010), Brewer and Gajendran (2012), Alin et al.
(2013), Alhava et al. (2015), and Poirier et al. (2016)).
Moreover, well-established regulatory systems in various
levels provide an environment for BIM execution in
projects. Some studies provide insights into this topic (e. g.,
Patacas et al. (2015) and Dave et al. (2016)).

6.5 Effects and strategies of BIM adoption and

implementation in projects

A few studies have considered BIM as a theoretical concept

and explore BIM application from the organizational or
project view. The effect and adoption of BIM on project
level and strategies on micro and macro levels in project
management have been examined. The effects of BIM on
projects have been associated with project benefits (Bryde et
al., 2013), time–effort distribution (Lu et al., 2015), and
information mediation (Forsythe et al., 2015). Some studies
have analyzed BIM adoption with respect to motivations of
project organizations (Cao et al., 2017), key influential areas
(Liu et al., 2017), and critical factors for adoption in the
design process (Ding et al., 2015). Strategies for BIM
implementation in projects on a macro level focus on
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Research directions of BIM studies in project management Research topics

Enabling BIM as a technology in project management Development of BIM elements (e.g., modules, objects, and members);
Relations and connections among modules of BIM models;
Development of algorithms and tools;
Technical interoperability
BIM application as a solution for a specific project management scope Managing project objectives with BIM;
Applications of BIM for various tasks of project management;
BIM utilization in different stages of project management

Integration issues of BIM that have been brought to project management Information systems;
Cooperative interface approaches;
Integrated applications of BIM and other major ICTs

Institutional environment and regulatory governance of BIM to realize Organizational changes brought by BIM;
project management strategy New mechanism or context for cooperation and collaboration in projects;
Regulation and standardization

Analysis of the effects and strategies of BIM adoption and implementation Effect of BIM on a project;
in projects Analysis of project-wise BIM adoption;
BIM implementation in projects on a macro level

Table 2 Summary of research areas of BIM in project management The systematic implementation of BIM in projects
Kerosuo (2015) presented a practical view gained from depends on information systems to function. Information
the project managers of a construction site to describe systems have been barely clarified, although they are often
BIM application on project sites. However, a structural referred to by BIM research in project management. This
investigation is necessary to clarify how BIM can be phenomenon may come from the complexity and vague
systematically incorporated into projects for project scopes of the concepts. Moreover, the types of information
management. system may vary for different purposes and contexts.
Specifically, further exploration of project management
information system (PMIS) can introduce the research of
7 Analysis and discussion of the research trend information systems, as well as the implementation issues of
BIM in projects (Jung and Joo, 2011). Moreover, it can
Several research directions of BIM studies in project contribute to understanding information systems in
management have been identified with the research BIMbased projects by employing the concept of a
topics, as summarized in Table 2. cyberphysical system to describe the parts of the systems
Enabling BIM is the first step in implementing under PMIS. Furthermore, an overall view to engage the
BIMbased project management. The major technical front and back ends of the systems with respect to the actors
issues for BIM implementation with project and project structures remains an optional research angle.
management include data interoperability, objects and Another issue that needs to be accommodated by
software, process optimization, and development of institutional environment and standardization is
supporting tools. With regard to process and tools, organizational change and the changing ways of
obtaining the data and enabling information exchange collaborative work. This issue involves organizational
are crucial in realizing BIM functions in projects. structure perspectives and standardization of additional
Information and data exchange is the first stage to build BIM processes and products. The institutional
models and establish BIM that works with the AEC environment uses system regulations and work culture
project context. During this process, tools and to influence the organizational behavior formally and
algorithms can optimize and support modeling and informally, respectively.
visualization. The implementation of BIM in project management
Meanwhile, current studies that have reported on BIM also requires exploration in specific perspectives.
applications in project management are fragmented. A Strategies and measures at different levels, such as
systematic view is required to match BIM applications project, industry, and national levels, have been covered
with the objectives of the various stages and in BIM studies on project management; thus, future
requirements of different organizations. The mechanism studies can possibly focus more on the project level
of utilizing BIM applications in project management can considering that projects are a genre adopted in the
contribute to further develop BIM and BIM-based industry to organize building production. However,
project management approaches. other aspects of BIM, such as efficacy and benefits, are
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investigated at all levels to provide motives for BIM building blocks of theoretical foundation for BIM-based
adoption in projects and promotion in the industry. project management. However, considerable work is
Accordingly, research directions are correlated with one required to shape a solid approach for BIM-based project
another with priorities identified. The research route of BIM management.
studies in project management is mapped in Fig. 4. Enabling
BIM technology indicates a great priority, followed by the
application of BIM as a solution in a specific scope of project 8 Conclusions
management. On the basis of these achievements,
managerial and organizational issues of BIM and regulatory BIM diffuses across the AEC industry worldwide and
governance of BIM are employed to safeguard the changes the practice of the AEC industry and projects. A
implementation and realize the objectives of project comprehensive understanding of how BIM works for
management. Finally, the assessment and analysis of BIM projects and how projects respond to the introduction of
adoption in projects provide evidence in justifying the BIM- BIM can contribute to the appropriate application of BIM in
based project management approach. project management. The research gap of this issue is
This research route reflects how BIM studies in project addressed in this review.
management are clustered and mapped. It highlights the The major research directions of BIM research in project

Fig. 4 Research route of BIM studies in project management

management have been identified based on the systematic review of BIM research articles.
The primary research effort is to address technical issues of BIM and enable it within
projects. These studies have employed knowledge in IT to the AEC domain. Another
direction of applying BIM to a specific scope of project management demonstrates how
BIM contributes to the sub-areas of project management, such as project control and
safety management. In addition, information systems and institutional environment are
essential for the systematic implementation of BIM. Efforts have been exerted in this area
to explore the incorporation of BIM into the project system of AEC projects. Finally, a
few studies have generally associated BIM with project management regarding process,
efficacy, and benefits. All research directions contribute to sketching the changing
paradigm of projects with BIM diffused in their various aspects of AEC projects.
This review contributes to advancing the research and practice for BIM and project
management. Once BIM is integrated to project management, it becomes a customized
and integrated ICT rather than a simple simulation technology with limited applications
in specific areas and disciplines. By contrast, BIM can aid project management with
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further capabilities, particularly in information management and collaborative working.

Overall, studying BIM in project management helps develop a BIM-based project
approach that links BIM implementation into project management in the AEC process.
Although the application of BIM in teaching and education is not a major topic in this
review, it is a relatively common topic in BIM research. It is important in building
capabilities of BIM and developing a BIM culture in project management in AEC projects.
Given that the present review is limited to BIM studies in project management, this paper
leaves it for future studies.
To develop BIM research in project management, the research objectives are clarified
with five major purposes, that is, to 1) enable BIM in different project stages; 2) apply
BIM in a specific scope of project management; 3) manage BIM-related issues; 4) govern
BIM with regulation and standardization; and 5) promote BIM use in projects with the
analysis of its effect and strategies for adoption. However, these areas have not been fully
explored. Thus, a highly systematic and goal-oriented approach should be adopted,
considering that project management is a complex and systematic methodology that
involves the integration of various aspects and participants. This area can be the focus of
future research.
Acknowledgements This research was conducted under the framework of a joint Ph.D. program of the IDMR of
Sichuan University and The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, which was funded by the Hong Kong Jockey Club.
The authors wish to thank editors and anonymous reviewers for the help in developing this paper.

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