Advanced Building Information Modeling (BIM) for affordable housing projects: Enhancing design efficiency and cost management

This review paper explores the significant role of Building Information Modeling (BIM) in enhancing design efficiency and cost management in affordable housing projects. By integrating BIM into the early stages of design, developers can achieve greater accuracy in cost estimation, reduce design errors, and improve stakeholder coordination. Through a theoretical framework and analysis of case studies, the paper demonstrates how BIM contributes to streamlined construction processes, resulting in substantial cost savings and higher-quality outcomes. The broader implications of BIM adoption in the affordable housing sector are discussed, particularly regarding sustainability and long-term affordability. The paper also identifies future research directions, including the potential integration of BIM with emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT), to further enhance the efficiency and sustainability of affordable housing projects.