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: Received: 1 October 2023 / Approved: 2 October 2023 / Online: 2 October 2023 (04:05:45 CEST)
How to cite:
Bilal, M.; Musarat, M. A.; Afzal, M.; Irfan, M. BIM Role for Circular Economy in the Built Environment Context: A Review and Way Forward. Preprints2023, 2023100027. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202310.0027.v1
Bilal, M.; Musarat, M. A.; Afzal, M.; Irfan, M. BIM Role for Circular Economy in the Built Environment Context: A Review and Way Forward. Preprints 2023, 2023100027. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202310.0027.v1
Bilal, M.; Musarat, M. A.; Afzal, M.; Irfan, M. BIM Role for Circular Economy in the Built Environment Context: A Review and Way Forward. Preprints2023, 2023100027. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202310.0027.v1
APA Style
Bilal, M., Musarat, M. A., Afzal, M., & Irfan, M. (2023). BIM Role for Circular Economy in the Built Environment Context: A Review and Way Forward. Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202310.0027.v1
Chicago/Turabian Style
Bilal, M., Muhammad Afzal and Muhammad Irfan. 2023 "BIM Role for Circular Economy in the Built Environment Context: A Review and Way Forward" Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202310.0027.v1
Abstract
With the advent of digitization, the integration of advanced technologies in operations and projects across all sectors is in progress. Accordingly, efforts are being made to utilize cutting-edge technologies to improve the circularity of the built environment. This study aimed to review the existing applications and limitations of building information modeling (BIM) tools for circular economy (CE) implementation from this perspective. A literature review was conducted to provide an overview of the use of BIM tools for conducting life cycle assessments, energy analysis, waste management, and formulation of material passports for buildings. It was found that BIM tools, which are available across all life cycle phases of building, have a great potential to improve the circularity of the sector. The overview provided on the use of various BIM tools may help stakeholders of the built environment understand the role of BIM for CE adoption in the sector.
Keywords
circular economy; building information modeling; built environment; building sector; digitalization
Subject
Engineering, Architecture, Building and Construction
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