Integration of BIM and Lean Implementation in the Construction Industry—A Literature Review

Building information modelling (BIM) has evolved in recent years to become much more than a simple simulation and information-sharing tool. The coordination between numerous construction-related components has been enhanced owing to this technology. Construction sector harnesses the potential of BIM for client-driven requirements such as increased productivity and quality through savings in cost, time, material waste, carbon emissions, and resource usage. Integrating BIM and Lean concepts in the pre-construction stage may benefit from better decision-making in several areas, including documentation, procurement, and financing. Several publications have discussed how these two concepts are specifically combined. The majority of papers address the use of a specific Lean tool in conjunction with BIM. Some papers investigate the difficulties in implementing the BIM and Lean combination. However, very few studies have looked into how different Lean dimensions can be combined with BIM for use in the construction industry. Though, there have been many literature reviews on the Lean–BIM integration; however, the current study differs from previous studies in that it sought to investigate the various techniques and Lean dimensions that are integrated with BIM, as well as highlight the major adoption issues in the construction industry. Thus, the present study adds to the body of knowledge or profession as it reviews the literature on the relationships between BIM and Lean while also investigating the opportunities and challenges of using this combination to address cost and time overrun issues. Furthermore, the study's findings highlight the key barriers to using BIM for Lean construction and offer solutions for overcoming them.