Background: Building Information Modeling (BIM) has fundamentally transformed construction project management by enabling data-rich digital representations of physical and functional building characteristics throughout the project lifecycle.
Objective: This study evaluates the effectiveness of BIM adoption in improving cost efficiency, scheduling precision, resource utilization, and sustainability outcomes in modern construction projects.
Methods: A comparative analysis of 24 construction projects in India, the UAE, and the UK was conducted, contrasting BIM-integrated workflows with traditional project management methods across design, construction, and post-occupancy phases.
Results: BIM-integrated projects recorded cost overrun reductions of 55–64%, schedule delay reductions of 60–75%, and construction waste reductions of up to 60%. CO₂ emission savings averaged 18–25 kg/m² per project.
Conclusion: BIM significantly enhances sustainable project management outcomes. Systematic adoption barriers, including interoperability limitations, skills gaps, and high initial investment, remain critical areas for policy and technical intervention.