  The current study presents a comprehensive review of the benefits and
barriers associated with the adoption of Building Information Modeling (BIM) in
infrastructure projects, focusing on the period from 2013 to 2023. The research
explores the manifold advantages offered by BIM, spanning the entire project
life cycle, including planning, design, construction, maintenance, and
sustainability. Notably, BIM enhances collaboration, facilitates real-time
data-driven decision-making, and leads to substantial cost and time savings. In
parallel, a systematic literature review was conducted to identify and
categorize the barriers hindering BIM adoption within the infrastructure
industry. Eleven studies were selected for in-depth analysis, revealing a total
of 74 obstacles. Through synthetic analysis and thematic clustering, seven
primary impediments to BIM adoption were identified, encompassing challenges
related to education/training, resistance to change, business value clarity,
perceived cost, lack of standards and guidelines, lack of mandates, and lack of
initiatives. This review explores the benefits and barriers in the industry
that are facing BIM adoption in infrastructure projects, giving an important
perspective toward improving effective BIM adoption strategies, policies, and
standards. Future directions for research and industry development are
outlined, including efforts to enhance education and training, promote
standardization, advocate for policy and mandates, and integrate BIM with
emerging technologies.
