Implementation of lean practices facilitated by BIM functionalities in the construction phase: advances and opportunities

Abstract Over the past few decades, construction productivity has been at a standstill. Lean and Building Information Modelling (BIM) is attracting increasing interest in industry as way to increase productivity. This paper aims contribute body of knowledge by identifying hitherto unexplored opportunities for use BIM functionalities support facilitators application lean practices phase. A systematic literature review was adopted methodological approach this research, reported case studies related scope were searched. The results show that can be classified into four degrees based on level current exploration. Just one practice (the last planner system) extensively explored, three have reasonably five just preliminarily explored. Five not explored all. research summarises already studied potential additional uses each practice, showing supported are still underused further explore ways these practices. study holds great value broader practical practices, bringing faster easier with more extensive support.