BIM Application in Life-Cycle Cost Management of Construction Projects

Abstract

With the development of the construction industry, the traditional cost management model for construction projects is increasingly inadequate to address the challenges of modern engineering. Life-cycle cost management provides a new approach for construction project cost management, and BIM technology can effectively enhance its quality and efficiency. However, BIM technology still faces some obstacles in practical application, and its advantages are not being fully exerted. This paper summarizes the application advantages of BIM technology in life-cycle cost management of construction projects, analyzes the synergistic effect of BIM in cost management workflow, summarizes the obstacles encountered in the application of BIM technology in practical cost management, and attempts to propose several coping strategies. The fundamental reason why BIM technology can effectively enhance the efficiency of cost management lies in its collaborative capabilities at the three levels of information carrier, data processing, and management process. The main obstacles encountered in the application of BIM technology include the obstruction of workflow integration, high application costs, and data distortion blockage. This can be addressed by cultivating compound talents, improving the existing workflow, and enhancing information sharing during the working process. The findings of this study provide valuable insights for both researchers and practitioners, and aim to promote the development of BIM life-cycle cost management.