TY - JOUR
T1 - Enhancing infrastructure planning and design through BIM-GIS integration
AU - Pelden, Sonam
AU - Banihashemi, Saeed
AU - Mohandes, Saeed Reza
AU - Arashpour, Mehrdad
AU - Kalantari, Mohsen
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
© 2025 Informa UK Limited, trading as Taylor & Francis Group.
PY - 2025/2
Y1 - 2025/2
N2 - This comprehensive review investigates the integration of Building Information Modeling (BIM) and Geographic Information System (GIS) in infrastructure projects. The study begins with a historical overview of BIM and GIS, outlining their individual contributions to construction and geographical data management. It then delves into the synergistic benefits of integrating these technologies, emphasizing enhanced accuracy and efficiency in infrastructure planning and design. Various methodologies for effective BIM-GIS integration are examined, including interoperability and data sharing protocols. The study identifies key challenges in this integration, such as technical limitations, organizational barriers, and the need for standardized practices. These challenges are analyzed in the context of current industry practices and technological advancements. Furthermore, the paper highlights the crucial role of interdisciplinary collaboration in overcoming these hurdles. Looking forward, the review proposes future research directions, advocating for more innovative approaches to fully exploit the potential of BIM-GIS integration. These include the development of more robust integration frameworks, fostering closer collaboration between industry and academia, and leveraging emerging technologies to streamline BIM-GIS workflows. The review concludes by underscoring the transformative impact of BIM-GIS integration on the future of sustainable and efficient infrastructure development.
AB - This comprehensive review investigates the integration of Building Information Modeling (BIM) and Geographic Information System (GIS) in infrastructure projects. The study begins with a historical overview of BIM and GIS, outlining their individual contributions to construction and geographical data management. It then delves into the synergistic benefits of integrating these technologies, emphasizing enhanced accuracy and efficiency in infrastructure planning and design. Various methodologies for effective BIM-GIS integration are examined, including interoperability and data sharing protocols. The study identifies key challenges in this integration, such as technical limitations, organizational barriers, and the need for standardized practices. These challenges are analyzed in the context of current industry practices and technological advancements. Furthermore, the paper highlights the crucial role of interdisciplinary collaboration in overcoming these hurdles. Looking forward, the review proposes future research directions, advocating for more innovative approaches to fully exploit the potential of BIM-GIS integration. These include the development of more robust integration frameworks, fostering closer collaboration between industry and academia, and leveraging emerging technologies to streamline BIM-GIS workflows. The review concludes by underscoring the transformative impact of BIM-GIS integration on the future of sustainable and efficient infrastructure development.
KW - Building information modelling
KW - geographic information systems
KW - infrastructure design
KW - infrastructure engineering
KW - infrastructure projects
KW - system integration
UR - http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?scp=85217379395&partnerID=8YFLogxK
U2 - 10.1080/15732479.2025.2461629
DO - 10.1080/15732479.2025.2461629
M3 - Review article
AN - SCOPUS:85217379395
SN - 1573-2479
SP - 1
EP - 20
JO - Structure and Infrastructure Engineering
JF - Structure and Infrastructure Engineering
ER -