Integration of Architectural Information Systems Using BIM Methods to Increase the Effectiveness of Modern Construction Project Planning

Abstract

This study investigates how integrating information system architecture with Building Information Modeling (BIM) improves planning effectiveness in modern construction projects. The research aims to develop and validate an integration-oriented framework that reduces information friction and strengthens the reliability and responsiveness of planning outputs. A qualitative approach was employed using a multiple-case embedded case study design to capture socio-technical mechanisms across planning workflows, governance routines, and integration components. The study was conducted in two urban construction ecosystems characterized by high coordination demands and formal BIM usage supported by a Common Data Environment and project information systems. Purposive sampling was applied to recruit 18–24 informants, including BIM managers, planning engineers, project managers, design coordinators, cost engineers, and system integration personnel, selected for their direct involvement in BIM-enabled planning and integration decisions. Findings show that planning inefficiency is driven by version ambiguity, inconsistent change validation, and manual reconciliation when architecture is weak. Projects with governed CDE workflows, standardized data structures, and traceable model release gates achieved faster planning updates, reduced rework, and improved schedule confidence. The study recommends embedding governance into integration, aligning model releases with planning milestones, and designing interoperability to minimize planner workload.