{"id":151419,"date":"2025-05-21T10:05:11","date_gmt":"2025-05-21T09:05:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/?p=151419"},"modified":"2025-05-22T15:14:55","modified_gmt":"2025-05-22T14:14:55","slug":"new-research-reveals-how-bim-is-tackling-road-construction-delays-and-planning-failures","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/digital-construction-news\/bim-news\/new-research-reveals-how-bim-is-tackling-road-construction-delays-and-planning-failures\/151419\/","title":{"rendered":"New research reveals how BIM is tackling road construction delays and planning failures"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>A groundbreaking international study has revealed how BIM is helping to solve persistent scheduling and planning problems in road construction projects, offering a clear path to improved delivery, reduced disruption, and cost certainty<\/h2>\n<p>Published in Sustainability (2025), the study \u2014 led by researchers from Pontificia Universidad Cat\u00f3lica de Valpara\u00edso, Universidad Industrial de Santander, and international collaborators \u2014 examined the most impactful <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/digital-construction-news\/bim-news\/revolutionising-road-construction-the-role-of-bim-technology\/146277\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">BIM applications for mitigating key deficiencies in road project scheduling<\/a>, from poor traffic management planning to resource estimation and coordination failures.<\/p>\n<h3>The problem: Why road projects go off track<\/h3>\n<p>Road infrastructure projects across the globe continue to face avoidable challenges during planning and execution stages.<\/p>\n<h4>Among the key deficiencies identified:<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Inaccurate material quantity estimates<\/li>\n<li>Scheduling errors and misaligned dependencies<\/li>\n<li>Poor traffic flow planning during construction<\/li>\n<li>Ineffective use of on-site space and equipment<\/li>\n<li>Budget overruns due to disconnected cost data<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These issues contribute to delays, increased costs, and public dissatisfaction \u2014 especially in urban settings where transport disruptions ripple into economic and social impacts.<\/p>\n<h3>The BIM solution: Seven targeted uses<\/h3>\n<p>The study identified seven specific BIM uses with the greatest impact on improving scheduling and reducing risk in road construction:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>4D construction planning<\/strong> \u2013 Simulates project sequences in time and space, allowing teams to visualise the build process before ground is broken.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Traffic management planning<\/strong> \u2013 Enables virtual modelling of traffic flows, signage, and closures to minimise public disruption.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Schedule estimation<\/strong> \u2013 Enhances accuracy by linking real-time data with simulation to forecast and adapt project timelines.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Quantity take-off and cost estimation<\/strong> \u2013 Improves budget accuracy and material logistics through detailed digital models.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Equipment and material planning<\/strong> \u2013 Optimises the coordination and delivery of site resources.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Space use planning on site<\/strong> \u2013 Prevents layout inefficiencies and safety risks by digitally simulating site operations.<\/li>\n<li><strong>5D cost analysis<\/strong> \u2013 Integrates financial data into project models for better cost control and forecasting.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Top performer: 4D BIM leads the way<\/h3>\n<p>Of all the uses, 4D BIM was ranked as the most influential in resolving planning issues, particularly for defining activity sequences, allocating resources, and visualising construction timelines. Interviewed experts cited 4D planning as essential for spotting missing work packages, sequencing errors, and coordination gaps \u2014 often before they affect the site.<\/p>\n<h3>Expert insight<\/h3>\n<p>\u201cUsing BIM for 4D simulations means we can walk through the construction sequence and catch inconsistencies long before they cause issues,\u201d said one project manager involved in the study. \u201cIt\u2019s not just about planning smarter \u2014 it\u2019s about building smarter.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Other practitioners noted that traffic management modelling helped reduce confusion and safety risks during high-impact roadworks, while quantity take-off features improved forecasting accuracy and reduced material waste.<\/p>\n<h3>What this means for UK infrastructure<\/h3>\n<p>As the UK continues to modernise its infrastructure delivery through initiatives like project speed, digital roads, and net zero commitments, this research offers a practical framework for embedding BIM into national and local road programmes.<\/p>\n<p>The findings align with the Construction Playbook\u2019s emphasis on digital tools, better risk management, and whole-life project value.<\/p>\n<p>While BIM has become commonplace in vertical construction, its uptake in horizontal infrastructure \u2014 especially roads \u2014 has lagged. The authors argue this must change.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis research clearly shows that BIM is not just a modelling tool \u2014 it&#8217;s a powerful enabler of schedule certainty and resource efficiency in road construction,\u201d said lead author Dr Rodrigo Herrera.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cGovernments, contractors, and consultants should urgently scale up BIM deployment to avoid the repeated failures we\u2019ve seen in road planning over decades.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Read the full open-access study: <em>Casta\u00f1eda, K. et al. (2025). BIM Uses for Mitigating Deficiencies in Road Scheduling Planning. Sustainability, 17(6), 2729.<\/em> <a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.3390\/su17062729\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/doi.org\/10.3390\/su17062729<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"mk-custom-module-container\">\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A groundbreaking international study has revealed how BIM is helping to solve persistent scheduling and planning problems in road construction projects, offering a clear path to improved delivery, reduced disruption, and cost certainty.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":17,"featured_media":151424,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[305],"tags":[579,273,806],"stakeholder_rel_tag":[],"contributor_rel_tag":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-151419","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-bim-news","8":"tag-infrastructure","9":"tag-research-innovation","10":"tag-road-improvements"},"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v26.9 (Yoast SEO v26.9) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>New research reveals how BIM is tackling road construction delays and planning failures | Planning, Building &amp; 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