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DOI: Digitalization of Construction Control Processes: Application of Building Information Modeling (BIM) in District Heating
Abstract
The article presents a comprehensive analysis of the digitalization of construction control and the implementation of Building Information Modeling (BIM) technologies in the district heating sector as a key direction in the formation of sustainable, energy-efficient, and controllable engineering infrastructure. The study integrates engineering, architectural-management, and operational approaches, covering issues of thermal network modeling, organization of construction supervision, and optimization of the life cycle of heat supply facilities. The comparative assessment of traditional and digital methods showed that the transition to BIM platforms increases the accuracy of construction supervision, reduces decision-making time, and enhances the reliability of heat supply systems. Particular attention is given to the architecture of the digital model, which unites design, monitoring, and operation processes within a single information environment. It is established that the structural integration of BIM models with elements of virtual and augmented reality forms the foundation for predictive management and prevention of technological risks. The practical significance of the results lies in their applicability to the design, modernization, and management of heating networks at the municipal and corporate infrastructure levels. The article may be useful to professionals in construction, energy, digital design, and lifecycle management of engineering systems. The study demonstrates that BIM technologies in district heating represent not merely a visualization tool but a new form of organizational and technological thinking, where accuracy, reliability, and energy efficiency become systemic attributes of digital construction.
Keywords
digitalization, control, heating networks, modeling, efficiency, reliability, infrastructure
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