BIM-Enabled Education: a Systematic Literature Review

Abstract

Purpose – Building Information Modelling (BIM) education promises new and exciting opportunities for more integrated learning experiences, multidisciplinary collaboration and greater synthesis between<br/>the learning environment and real-world projects. This paper aims to report the findings of a systematic review of the BIM education literature aimed at understanding the current state of the art of BIM-enabled education.<br/><br/>Design/Methodology/Approach – The systematic review methodology adopted borrows from the approach developed and widely deployed in evidence-based practice within the medical research field.<br/><br/>Findings – A total of 330 relevant articles were identified and analysed. Reported instances of BIM-enabled education were identified and analysed. It was found that these can be categorised into two groups: BIM as a learning tool and BIM as a learning environment.<br/><br/>Research Limitations/Implications – This review was limited to the academic literature published in English from 2007 until January 2018.<br/>Practical Implications – BIM as a learning environment represents a new paradigm for AEC education, which emphasises integration, multidisciplinary collaboration, simulation, real life scenarios and application of learning concepts.<br/><br/>Originality/Value – The concept of BIM as a learning environment requires further elaboration, after which it can be used to enhance AEC education.