EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES IN CONSTRUCTION

Abstract

This study aims to investigate the planning and management of construction projects, addressing efficient and sustainable practices applied to the construction sector. The research used a literature review and comparative case study methodology, analyzing articles from academic databases that deal with the implementation of methodologies such as Lean Construction and Building Information Modeling (BIM). The analysis focused on how these approaches can optimize the use of resources, reduce costs and deadlines, and improve the efficiency of construction projects. The results showed that the application of Lean Construction can reduce waste and increase productivity, while the use of BIM facilitates communication and visualization of projects, positively impacting construction management. The comparison between the cases studied reveals that, although both methods have proven benefits, the integration of both tools is even more advantageous for complex projects. It is concluded that the joint adoption of BIM and Lean Construction in the planning of public and private works is an effective strategy to promote sustainability and efficiency, in addition to mitigating the risks associated with delays and failures in the execution of projects.