ABSTRACT
Rapid advances in building information modelling (BIM) offer new opportunities for improving construction processes in the architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) industry. While BIM is increasingly diffused in building construction, traditional two- and three-dimensional computer aided design (CAD) systems are still predominant in today’s infrastructure projects. Nonetheless, there is increasing pressure in the transportation sector for implementing solid modelling BIM systems. BIM will become mandatory in large public Norwegian infrastructure projects in 2016, which makes the Norwegian infrastructure sector a global pioneer in this area of BIM use. This article presents a review of literature compiling the latest research on BIM applied in infrastructure design. The goal was to develop a state-of-the art overview of BIM research in infrastructure as well as to identify areas for further research. The findings of this study provide useful information for the infrastructure industry practitioners considering implementing BIM technology in their projects.
