It’s not news anymore when we hear that BIM innovations are constantly transforming the construction industry by encouraging project management, design and collaboration. But the question is what new trends and leaps will be seen in the year 2024-2025 moving forward in transforming the building and infrastructure projects landscape. Â
For BIM technology, the future has never been brighter than now, from smart cities to Augmented Reality. Let’s take a look at the upcoming trends in the BIM in detail for 2024-2025.Â
1.Enhanced Collaboration Through Cloud-Based BIMÂ
A major development in BIM is the making of Cloud-Based Systems that can be accessed in real-time by any team or any branch working on any particular project. With most of the BIM being cloud-based, data sharing seems a harmonious affair and many clients like architects, engineers, contractors and other stakeholders are not limited by conventional communication hurdles normally associated with such crucial aspects. This growth in cloud adoption should extend to other cloud-based BIM platforms creating improved, secure, scalable, and efficient project flows. Â
2.BIM of Smart CitiesÂ
Smart cities are embedded with advances in technology and interconnectivity along with BIM is seen as aa leading contributor to their development. By the end of 2024 and emerging 2025, BIM will be much more intertwined with the Internet of Things (IoT), big data and urban analytics to enable city planners to design much smarter infrastructure based on environmental and traffic circumstances and energy usage. Smart city maintenance and management using data harvested from BIM for infrastructure development to create sustainable cities is also a new perspective. Â
3.Integration with Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR)Â
Integrated with AR and VR, BIM is showing potential in expanding the scope of construction. By incorporating BIM models with AR and VR, design decisions can be made with greater understanding, specifically concerning the layout of the project and potential mistakes that may be made during the construction. In the upcoming year we hope to see more upgrades in the incorporation of AR and VR with BIM in construction practices for creating virtual tours, presenting the project to the client, and training construction workers virtually on the construction site. Â
4.Integration of Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningÂ
AI and Machine Learning are consistently being integrated into BIM platforms to support decision and construction processes. By the end of the year, AI and BIM are not just going to be automated tools and predictive models. We expect the utilization of AI in the facet of planning and scheduling of projects, defining resources needed and managing risk based on large amounts of data that can be analyzed. Computers and algorithms will assist construction teams in analysing the results of the previous work, which in turn is expected to determine better task flow and cost savings. Â
5.Advancements in Generative DesignÂ
Generative design is a technique in which algorithms are used to create multiple design solutions meeting specified requirements and is evolving into the basis of BIM. For 2024-2025, we anticipate seeing tremendous progress in generative design being integrated within the BIM systems so that architects and engineers can consider several design options within a short period. It will assist in the creation of additional innovative and advantageous building designs since it embraces things such as material utilisation, energy rationing, and cost optimisation in the design process hence bettering design consequences. Â
6.Increased Focus on Sustainability and Green BuildingÂ
 As the effects of climate change continue to unfold, sustainability has become one of the most significant advancements in construction science and BIM is at the forefront in championing sustainable construction. BIM platforms are prevalent in designing low-energy buildings, using environment-friendly materials, and reducing wastage. By the end of 2024, the primary emphasis will be placed on applying BIM to address sustainability objectives in combination with green certifications, for instance, LEED, which should be implemented in the first stage of a project.Â
7.Enhanced Data Analytics and ReportingÂ
The strength of BIM is that it preserves the record together with analysis and report of the building at all stages of its life cycle. The growth of data analytics means that in the future BIM platforms will become more sophisticated and, in turn, provide more detailed reporting on the status of projects directly to the construction team. In the future, we will witness reports being generated out of BIM for real-time performance data of construction in progress as well as performance data in terms of post-construction occupancy. This enables the building owners to make informed decisions regarding the use of energy, maintenance and status of the building.Â
8.Emphasis on BIM for Facility ManagementÂ
With technological advancements bringing complex systems into several buildings, facility management is becoming more important. The results show that the integration of BIM has become an effective approach towards managing structural operations after construction, providing reliable and comprehensive information on the building assets and systems to the facility managers. The integration of BIM with facility management will also cover aspects related to the performance of equipment used in the facility planning and construction, maintenance, scheduling, and repair history in real-time. It will prolong the lifespan of buildings and improve their functionality in the process of managing their cost of use in the long run. Â
9.BIM and Modular ConstructionÂ
Modular construction is becoming popular as a method of shortening the construction period, using personnel and minimizing waste. According to the schedule presented BIM will be widely used in modular construction in 2024-2025 as it planned, designed and coordinated the prefabricated part. BIM can be used to improve modular construction by achieving two outcomes of perfect fit into the whole project and efficient links between the modules being assembled on-site. When the industry adopts both BIM and modular construction, it will encourage a convergence of faster construction speed, lower costs and environmental sustainability. Â
Constructing a Better Future with BIMÂ
With the rush of technology into the construction industry, the advent of BIM construction will be better in the future. From the evolution of the cloud to integrated and improved means of collaboration in work, AI, AR, and sustainable practices, BIM is ready to revolutionise how construction projects are managed and delivered. The industry has even more prospects, and using these trends will be innovative for companies in the construction industry.
