The impact of BIM on project time and cost: insights from case studies
Abstract Building Information Modelling (BIM) has emerged as a transformative tool in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industries, offering significant potential to improve project efficiency and outcomes. This study explores the impact of BIM implementation on project time and...
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| description | Abstract Building Information Modelling (BIM) has emerged as a transformative tool in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industries, offering significant potential to improve project efficiency and outcomes. This study explores the impact of BIM implementation on project time and cost by analyzing critical factors such as design errors, unbudgeted changes, Requests for Information (RFIs), labour dynamics, and scheduling across multiple case studies. Quantitative results reveal that BIM adoption reduces project timelines by an average of 20% and costs by 15%, while also decreasing design errors by 30% and RFIs by 25%. Furthermore, BIM enhances collaboration among stakeholders, improves design visualization, and facilitates better risk assessment, leading to more informed decision-making throughout the project lifecycle. These findings are synthesized into a decision-making framework that estimates the probability of errors, evaluates their potential time and cost implications, and ensures alignment with project budgets. The framework serves as a strategic guide for project teams to assess the suitability of BIM for specific projects, thereby optimizing decision-making processes and improving overall project performance. Additionally, the study examines the role of BIM in sustainability by reducing material waste and improving resource allocation. This study addresses a critical gap in the field by systematically evaluating the interrelationships among BIM's impacts on key project parameters, which have often been treated in isolation in prior research. The importance of this work lies in its provision of a structured methodology to harness BIM's capabilities, demonstrating its value in delivering significant time and cost efficiencies while enhancing project quality. By integrating empirical analysis with practical applications, this research contributes to the growing body of knowledge on BIM adoption and provides actionable insights for AEC professionals seeking to optimize project outcomes. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-46def281ed0f4fe8a6f5bef526140f0f2025-02-09T12:59:29ZengSpringerDiscover Materials2730-77272025-02-015111810.1007/s43939-025-00200-2The impact of BIM on project time and cost: insights from case studiesKaran Das0Salman Khursheed1Virendra Kumar Paul2Department of Building Engineering and Management, School of Planning and ArchitectureDepartment of Building Engineering and Management, School of Planning and ArchitectureDepartment of Building Engineering and Management, School of Planning and ArchitectureAbstract Building Information Modelling (BIM) has emerged as a transformative tool in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industries, offering significant potential to improve project efficiency and outcomes. This study explores the impact of BIM implementation on project time and cost by analyzing critical factors such as design errors, unbudgeted changes, Requests for Information (RFIs), labour dynamics, and scheduling across multiple case studies. Quantitative results reveal that BIM adoption reduces project timelines by an average of 20% and costs by 15%, while also decreasing design errors by 30% and RFIs by 25%. Furthermore, BIM enhances collaboration among stakeholders, improves design visualization, and facilitates better risk assessment, leading to more informed decision-making throughout the project lifecycle. These findings are synthesized into a decision-making framework that estimates the probability of errors, evaluates their potential time and cost implications, and ensures alignment with project budgets. The framework serves as a strategic guide for project teams to assess the suitability of BIM for specific projects, thereby optimizing decision-making processes and improving overall project performance. Additionally, the study examines the role of BIM in sustainability by reducing material waste and improving resource allocation. This study addresses a critical gap in the field by systematically evaluating the interrelationships among BIM's impacts on key project parameters, which have often been treated in isolation in prior research. The importance of this work lies in its provision of a structured methodology to harness BIM's capabilities, demonstrating its value in delivering significant time and cost efficiencies while enhancing project quality. By integrating empirical analysis with practical applications, this research contributes to the growing body of knowledge on BIM adoption and provides actionable insights for AEC professionals seeking to optimize project outcomes.https://doi.org/10.1007/s43939-025-00200-2BIMConstruction managementEfficiencyProject cost & time |
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| title | The impact of BIM on project time and cost: insights from case studies |
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