A study proposing guidelines for the application of Building Information Modeling (BIM) to support appraisal and construction permitting in Vietnam

  • Tạ Ngọc Bình
  • Nguyễn Hữu Phát
  • Nguyễn Quốc Bảo
  • Phí Ngọc Anh Khải
  • Hoàng Bá Hải
Keywords: BIM, project appraisal, building permit, automated rule checking, construction digital transformation

Abstract

In the context of strong digital transformation in the construction industry, the application of Building Information Modeling (BIM) in the appraisal of Feasibility Study Reports, construction designs after basic design, and building permits is becoming an urgent requirement. In Vietnam, Decree No. 175/2024/ND-CP has specified requirements for BIM application. However, practice shows that the current appraisal process still relies mainly on traditional 2D documents, not fully exploiting the potential data from BIM models. This article analyzes the theoretical basis, international experience, and current status in Vietnam, thereby proposing technical guidelines and BIM model checking processes to improve the quality, efficiency, and transparency of state management in construction.

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Published
2025-12-25
Issue
Vol. 14 No. 4 (2025): Construction Economics Journal, No. 04/2025
Section
Research Discussion & Professional Introduction

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