Project Management, Building Information Modelling and Sustainable Construction Practices
A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050). This special issue belongs to the section "Green Building".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 June 2025 | Viewed by 77
Special Issue Editors
Interests: supporting decisions in construction; delays in construction projects; risk assessment in construction; project time/cost estimation; using artificial neural networks in construction management; building procurement
Interests: construction cost estimation; building information modelling technology; design and build and integrated project delivery; activity of developer companies; evaluation of investment efficiency
Interests: sustainable design; construction innovation; best practice and change management; circular economy; project optimization; building design; construction and retrofit; building information modeling (BIM); delays in construction projects; risk assessment in construction; project time estimation
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
We are pleased to invite you to contribute to this Special Issue, “Project Management, Building Information Modelling and Sustainable Construction Practices”.
Building Information Modeling (BIM) and sustainable construction practices are two key elements shaping the modern construction industry. BIM is a digital representation of the physical and functional characteristics of a building, providing a collaborative platform for architects, engineers, and construction professionals to plan, design, construct, and manage buildings more efficiently. On the other hand, sustainable construction practices focus on reducing the environmental impact of construction projects, promoting energy efficiency, resource conservation, and overall sustainability.
The integration of BIM and sustainable construction practices offers numerous benefits for the construction industry:
- Enhanced Collaboration: BIM facilitates collaboration among project stakeholders by providing a centralized platform for sharing information, coordinating tasks, and resolving conflicts, leading to improved communication and efficiency in project delivery.
- Optimized Design: BIM enables architects and engineers to create more sustainable designs by simulating energy performance, daylighting, and material efficiency, allowing for informed decision-making to enhance the environmental performance of buildings.
- Resource Efficiency: Sustainable construction practices, when combined with BIM, help optimize resource utilization by identifying opportunities for waste reduction, recycling, and reuse of materials, leading to cost savings and environmental benefits.
- Life Cycle Assessment: BIM can be integrated with life cycle assessment tools to evaluate the environmental impact of buildings throughout their life cycle, enabling designers to make informed choices that minimize carbon footprint and promote sustainability.
- Energy Performance Analysis: BIM allows for energy performance analysis of buildings, helping to optimize energy consumption, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and meet green building certification requirements, such as LEED or BREEAM.
- Green Building Certification: BIM can streamline the process of obtaining green building certifications by providing accurate data on sustainable features, materials, and systems incorporated into the design, construction, and operation of buildings.
By combining BIM technology with sustainable construction practices, construction professionals can create more environmentally friendly, energy-efficient, and cost-effective buildings. This integration benefits the environment, enhances project outcomes, improves stakeholder engagement, and contributes to the long-term sustainability of the built environment.
For this Special Issue, surveys, theoretical articles, and application papers are welcome.
We look forward to receiving your contributions.
Dr. Kostrzewa-Demczuk Paulina
Dr. Magdalena Rogalska
Prof. Dr. Zdzisław Hejducki
Guest Editors
Manuscript Submission Information
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Keywords
- construction/project management
- project scheduling problems
- BIM technology
- supporting decision making
- sustainable construction
- construction procurement
- cost management
- risk management
- simulation-based methods
