Adoption of BIM in India’s Residential Construction Sector: A Comprehensive Review

– The growing complexity of residential construction projects in India has exposed limitations in traditional construction methods, including poor coordination, delays, and cost inefficiencies. Building Information Modelling (BIM) has emerged as a modern digital solution to address these challenges by enhancing project integration and performance. This review paper examines existing studies on the use of BIM in residential construction, with a focus on design coordination, scheduling, and cost control. It highlights the application of tools such as Autodesk Revit, Navisworks, and Microsoft Project in improving visualization, collaboration, and early detection of design conflicts. The review also identifies key barriers to BIM adoption, including high initial costs, lack of skilled professionals, and resistance within the industry. Overall, the findings indicate that BIM can significantly improve efficiency, reduce rework, and support better project delivery in terms of time and cost, making it a valuable approach for modernizing construction practices in India.