Informetric analysis and review of literature on the role of BIM in sustainable construction

• Published in: Automation in construction Vol. 103; pp. 221 - 234
• Main Authors: Santos, Rúben, Costa, António Aguiar, Silvestre, José D., Pyl, Lincy
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Amsterdam Elsevier B.V 01.07.2019; Elsevier BV
• Subjects: Building information modelling; Building management systems; Construction industry; Content analysis; Informetric analysis; Informetrics; Life cycle assessment; Life cycle costing; Literature reviews; Safety; Social factors; Sustainability; Sustainable construction; Life cycle assessment; Life cycle costing; Informetric analysis; Safety; Sustainable construction; Building information modelling

The construction industry and researchers have been exploring new techniques to improve the sustainability of buildings. One such solution is the use of a recent technology such as building information modelling (BIM). Accordingly, the present article reviews the current state of literature on susta...