BIM automation and its relationship with information management in the Latin American and Peruvian construction industry
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https://doi.org/10.56294/la2024124Keywords:
BIM System, Peru, Civil Engineering, Latin AmericaAbstract
Introduction: The construction industry has been undergoing constant changes, influencing the way projects are led today, thus adopting new work methodologies such as BIM or Building Information Modeling.Globally, BIM has been recognized for more than fifteen years as a fundamental tool for the revitalization of the global economy: that is why many countries have initiated digitalization processes in the AEC sector. Methods: A bibliographic review was conducted using articles retrieved from the PubMed, MEDLINE, and Scielo databases, spanning the period from September to October 2025. Inclusion and exclusion criteria were established to obtain high-quality and relevant articles. Filters were used to select articles in English and Spanish. Articles from outside the timeframe were added due to their importance for the writing of this article, with the research not having an update rate below 90%. Development: In Peru, recent studies reveal a stagnation in the widespread adoption of BIM outside of large-scale projects, especially among micro and small businesses, designers, and subcontractors, who face economic and technological barriers to accessing software, hardware, and ongoing training. Furthermore, the lack of integration between national policies and local technical capabilities slows the consolidation of a collaborative culture geared toward digitalization. Conclusion: The review shows that BIM automation represents a strategic pillar for transforming information management in the Latin American construction industry, although its adoption remains uneven and influenced by institutional, educational, and technological factors. In Peru, while there have been regulatory and academic advances, a gap persists between technical training and professional application, which limits the full utilization of the automated capabilities of the BIM environment.
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