BIM Technology: A Comprehensive Overview of Definitions, Benefits, and Implementations

In recent years, the demand for Building Information Modeling (BIM) has increased in the construction industry. BIM is becoming a vital tool for streamlining processes throughout a building's life cycle. While implementing BIM into the design process may present several challenges, it can be highly beneficial to the Architectural, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry when effectively adopted. Additionally, BIM is a process that involves designing, constructing, and operating a building or infrastructure asset using an electronic, object-oriented information model [1]. One of BIM's main roles is to introduce new dimensions, enabling integration between the 3D model and the necessary data. Moreover, this study aims to explore the definitions, benefits, implementations, and ways BIM is transforming project construction. Additionally, the paper presents the results of BIM adoption across various case domains. The findings highlight the use of BIM in architectural and structural applications, 3D model design, and architectural visualization to improve work and project life cycles.