AI–ENHANCED BUILDING INFORMATION MODELING: A STATE-OF-THE-ART REVIEW IN THE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE ERA
Keywords:
BIM; artificial intelligence; generative design; digital twin; smart construction; engineering education.Abstract
Building Information Modelling (BIM) has become an essential digital approach in modern engineering, helping professionals create integrated, data-rich representations of the built environment. In recent years, rapid advances in artificial intelligence (AI) have further expanded BIM’s capabilities, turning it from a modelling tool into a valuable decision-support system. AI-enhanced BIM can assist with design optimization, predictive analysis, clash detection, maintenance assurance, and connections to digital twin technologies. These developments influence engineering design, construction management, and structure/building services lifecycle planning. This paper reviews current research on BIM–AI integration in practice and education, highlighting key technological trends and analysing its implications for engineering curricula.
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