Volume 2 - Issue 3, May - June 2026

The construction industry is currently experiencing a major digital transformation due to the rapid adoption of advanced technologies such as Building Information Modeling (BIM), Digital Twin (DT), Internet of Things (IoT), Artificial Intelligence (AI), drone photogrammetry, cloud computing, laser scanning, and automated monitoring systems. These technologies are revolutionizing the traditional methods of planning, designing, executing, and managing construction projects. Among various infrastructure developments, high-rise construction projects are considered one of the most challenging due to their complex structural systems, simultaneous multi-floor activities, vertical transportation requirements, safety concerns, large workforce involvement, and strict project schedules. Managing such projects using conventional monitoring techniques often leads to inefficiencies, communication gaps, inaccurate reporting, project delays, and cost overruns. Traditionally, construction progress monitoring has depended on manual site inspections, paper-based reporting systems, photographs, and verbal communication among project stakeholders. Although these methods have been used for decades, they are generally time-consuming, labour-intensive, and unable to provide continuous or real-time information about ongoing site activities. As a result, project managers frequently face difficulties in identifying delays, monitoring productivity, tracking resources, and making timely decisions. In large and high-rise construction projects, where multiple activities occur simultaneously on different floors, the limitations of conventional monitoring systems become even more critical. To overcome these challenges, the integration of Building Information Modeling (BIM) and Digital Twin (DT) technologies has emerged as a highly effective and intelligent solution for real-time construction progress monitoring. BIM provides a detailed digital representation of the physical and functional characteristics of a building, including architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP), scheduling, and cost information. On the other hand, Digital Twin technology extends BIM capabilities by creating a live and continuously updated virtual replica of the actual construction site through real-time data synchronization. Despite the numerous advantages, the implementation of BIM and Digital Twin technologies also faces several technical, organizational, and financial challenges. Issues such as software interoperability, high implementation costs, cybersecurity concerns, lack of skilled professionals, resistance to technological adoption, and data integration complexities remain major barriers to widespread implementation. Therefore, this paper also discusses the critical challenges and limitations associated with BIM-Digital Twin adoption in the construction industry. Finally, the review identifies existing research gaps and suggests future research directions focusing on affordable BIM-Digital Twin systems, AI-enabled predictive monitoring, cloud-based collaboration platforms, smart city integration, and real-time automated decision-support systems.

Miss.Arpana S. Akarte, Mr.Hemant. B. Dahake,"A Review on Integration of Bim and Digital Twin for Real-Time Progress Monitoring in High-Rise Construction Projects" International Journal of Advanced Multidisciplinary Research and Educational Development, V2(3): Page(538-549) May-June 2026. ISSN: 3107-6513. www.ijamred.com. Published by Scientific and Academic Research Publishing.