Benefits of using Building Information Modeling for project management

Abstract This study investigates the benefits of using Building Information Modeling (BIM) for Project Management. Individual case studies were found on the subject in the literature, but this study comprehensively analyzes these benefits. The benefits surveyed were categorized according to the Project Management Institute's (PMI) knowledge areas, and how they impact project management was identified. A Systematic Literature Review was conducted on the Scopus and Web of Science databases. Thirty articles were analyzed, and 173 benefits of using BIM for project management were mapped. The article provides a matrix of interaction between the benefits of BIM, the stage of project development and the PMI (2017) knowledge areas. Concerning project development stages, benefits were identified in the design, planning and construction stages. With the PMI (2017) knowledge areas, 42 benefits were mapped in the integration area, 35 benefits were mapped in the improvement in the cost area, and 26 benefits were mapped in the improvement in the elaboration of the schedule.