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Applications of Building Information Modeling (BIM) in Sustainable Construction Practices in India

  • Unique Paper ID: 181525
  • Volume: 12
  • Issue: 1
  • PageNo: 5054-5062
  • Abstract:
  • This study examines Building Information Modeling (BIM) as a catalyst for sustainable construction in India, analyzing its environmental, economic, and social implications through a mixed-methods approach. A structured survey of 100 construction professionals—including civil engineers (46%), architects (14%), project managers (20%), electrical engineers (18%), and safety engineers (2%)—assessed BIM’s perceived sustainability benefits and adoption barriers using 30 Likert-scale questions. Statistical analyses (descriptive statistics, Pearson’s correlation, Kruskal-Wallis H tests) revealed BIM’s significant potential to optimize resource efficiency (reducing material waste by 18–22%), lower carbon emissions (12–15% decrease in embodied energy), and enhance safety compliance through collision detection. However, adoption faces three key hurdles: (1) high upfront costs (reported by 68% of SMEs), (2) skill shortages (42% of respondents noted <2 years of BIM experience), and (3) resistance from traditional workflows, particularly among subcontractors with limited digital literacy. Profession-specific disparities emerged—architects emphasized BIM’s design optimization capabilities (r=0.72, p<0.01), while project managers prioritized cost predictability (r=0.65). To address these challenges, the study proposes a three-tiered intervention framework: (i) BIM-Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) integration training for design teams, (ii) phased government subsidies targeting small firms, and (iii) standardized BIM protocols aligned with India’s Smart Cities Mission. These strategies could reduce BIM implementation costs by 30–40% over five years while improving cross-disciplinary collaboration. The findings contribute empirical evidence to the discourse on digital construction in emerging economies, offering policymakers a actionable roadmap to accelerate sustainable infrastructure development under initiatives like Bharatmala Pariyojana.
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  • ISSN: 2349-6002
  • Volume: 12
  • Issue: 1
  • PageNo: 5054-5062

Applications of Building Information Modeling (BIM) in Sustainable Construction Practices in India

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