Civil and Project journal

Integrating Building Information Modelling (BIM) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) Technologies to Improve the Planning and Control Process of Construction Projects

https://doi.org/10.22034/cpj.2024.490357.1328
Volume 6, Issue 11 - Serial Number 69
January 2025
Pages 11-42
Civil and Project journal

Document Type : Research Article

Authors

Mehran Makhsusy 1
Aliasghar Amirkardoust 2
Davood Sedaghat Shayegan 3

1 Ph.D. Student, Department of Civil Engineering, RO.C., Islamic Azad University, Roudehen, Iran

2 Faculty Member, Department of Civil Engineering, RO.C., Islamic Azad University, Roudehen, Iran

3 Department of Civil Engineering, RO.C., Islamic Azad University, Roudehen, Iran

Abstract
This research deals with the feasibility of integrating building information modeling (BIM) and artificial intelligence (AI) technologies to improve construction project planning and control processes. Examining successful construction projects shows that it is necessary to modify traditional planning methods; Because by using newer technologies such as BIM and AI, it is possible to reduce planning errors and thus affect project success. This research analyzes the advantages and different potentials of BIM and AI integration compared to traditional methods, discusses some useful BIM and AI tools for planning, and explains the possibility of their integration; Finally, the challenges of implementing these tools and suggestions for overcoming obstacles and future development are discussed. The result is that using BIM and AI integration tools can bring countless benefits (such as speeding up planning, more accurate forecasts, optimizing resources, and reducing risk) to the planning process. However, studies are still needed to facilitate the use of these technologies through adaptation, development of standard approaches, and education of construction industry stakeholders.

Keywords

Building Information Modelling (BIM)
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Construction Management
Project Planning Process
Technology Integration
Subjects
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