Investigating the Potential and Benefits of Using Building Information Modeling (BIM) in the Life Cycle of Construction Projects

The construction industry is one of the broad, decentralized and highly indigenous industries of any country. In many countries, it is considered an indicator for growth and development or economic stagnation. This industry in Iran is currently experiencing a lot of inefficiencies, one of the main reasons for which is the lack of growth in the technical field. The use of traditional methods is known as one of the main factors inhibiting productivity in the construction industry in Iran, because most conventional techniques and their nature led to time delays and waste of resources. Therefore, it is necessary to use new technologies in this vital industry. Building Information Modeling (BIM) technology in construction projects is essential, including the benefits of using BIM, improving coordination and communication, increasing productivity, reducing errors, improving construction quality, etc. Therefore, in this research, the benefits of using this useful technology in the life cycle of a construction project have been investigated .