Topics and Progress in BIM Research in the Construction Field: Mapping of Knowledge for Analysis

Abstract

For domestic and international research on BIM technology, the CNKI and WOS databases serve as data retrieval sources. Keyword co-occurrence analysis, which is based on scientometrics and bibliometrics, is used to quantitatively analyze the hotspots and frontiers. This reveals evolutionary trend. According to the findings, there have been roughly three stages of industry, both domestically as well as internationally. Upcoming the works were depends on combining research frontiers and research hotspots and analyzing their evolution trends: Research is conducted using BIM technology, the Internet of Things, and cloud computing, with a particular emphasis over management and VR application.