Fundamentals of BIM and Robotics in Construction: A Guide to Modern Information Management

Construction is moving beyond traditional drawings and manual processes. Understand how Building Information Modelling (BIM), robotics, and intelligent information management are transforming project delivery.

Construction projects depend on accurate information, effective coordination, and timely decisions. Yet fragmented workflows, communication gaps, and inefficient processes continue to contribute to delays, errors, and unnecessary costs. Digital technologies offer new opportunities to address these challenges and improve construction performance.

Fundamentals of BIM and Robotics in Construction: A Guide to Modern Information Management provides a practical introduction to BIM, construction robotics, automation, and emerging digital technologies, explaining their roles in creating more connected, efficient, and information-driven construction processes.

FROM DIGITAL INFORMATION TO INTELLIGENT CONSTRUCTION

This book explores:

• BIM fundamentals: Understand BIM as an integrated information management process extending beyond three-dimensional modelling.

• Collaborative information management: Explore how shared digital information supports communication, coordination, and decision-making throughout the project lifecycle.

• 4D BIM – Scheduling: Understand how construction programmes can be connected with digital models to support planning and sequencing.

• 5D BIM – Cost management: Explore the integration of cost information with BIM to strengthen estimating and financial decision-making.

• 6D BIM – Sustainability: Examine how digital information can support environmental performance and sustainable construction decisions.

• 7D BIM – Facilities management: Understand the potential of BIM information to support building operation, maintenance, and asset management.

• Construction robotics: Explore robotic technologies and their applications in improving construction productivity, safety, and quality.

• Automation and artificial intelligence: Examine emerging technologies influencing construction processes and intelligent decision-making.

• Digital transformation: Understand how integrating information, people, processes, and technology can improve project delivery.

BIM IS MORE THAN A MODEL. ROBOTICS IS MORE THAN AUTOMATION.

The value of digital construction lies in connecting reliable information with effective project processes. BIM supports the management and exchange of project information, while robotics and automation offer opportunities to improve how construction activities are performed.

Together, these technologies provide a foundation for more coordinated, efficient, and innovative construction practices.

WHO THIS BOOK IS FOR

Construction and project managers, BIM professionals, engineers, architects, contractors, digital construction practitioners, facilities managers, built-environment students, academics, and professionals seeking to understand modern construction technologies.

The future of construction depends on more than adopting new technologies. It requires the ability to manage information intelligently, integrate digital processes, and apply innovation to improve construction performance throughout the project lifecycle.