Administrative transformation with BIM: Impacts on institutional efficiency in the public sector

Salas K.D.T.P.; Dorado K.H.; Vila E.E.; Almeyda M.A.P. · Multidisciplinary Reviews (2026) · DOI: 10.31893/multirev.2026593

Resumen

This study analyzes the state of scientific knowledge regarding the implementation of Building Information Modeling (BIM) in public sector administrative transformation processes and its impact on institutional efficiency. To this end, a mixed-methods approach was employed, combining bibliometric analysis with a systematic literature review conducted in accordance with the PRISMA protocol. In this context, drawing from the Scopus database for the period 2010– 2025, the research identified an initial universe of 306 records; subsequently, 29 key studies were selected for in-depth qualitative analysis. Regarding the bibliometric results, the findings reveal a sustained upward trend in scientific production, which reached its peak in 2024. Moreover, production is heavily concentrated in the Global North (71.93%), led primarily by the United Kingdom and Italy, and is predominantly oriented toward the disciplines of engineering and computer science. Nevertheless, the qualitative review highlights a notable thematic shift away from strictly technical engineering approaches toward perspectives rooted in the social sciences, thereby enabling a more comprehensive examination of the organizational, regulatory, and political dimensions of BIM implementation. Furthermore, empirical evidence indicates that BIM’s effectiveness in enhancing institutional performance is contingent upon the presence of robust regulatory frameworks, adequate institutional capacity, interoperability, and sustained political leadership. In line with this, countries with clear mandates and harmonized standards—such as the United Kingdom, Finland, and Singapore—have successfully optimized administrative transparency and reduced processing times. By contrast, Latin American contexts, particularly Chile and Peru, remain in exploratory stages, as they continue to face structural barriers, including technological fragmentation and shortages of specialized personnel. Ultimately, the study concludes that BIM should be understood not merely as a technical tool but as a strategic component of contemporary institutional reform processes. Consequently, its effective deployment requires a systemic vision, multisectoral coordination, and long-term planning in order to generate sustained public value.

Instituciones: Universidad Nacional Federico Villarreal; Universidad Nacional de San Cristóbal de Huamanga; Universidad Autónoma del Perú; Universidad César Vallejo