State of the Art for Integrating Modern Technologies to Develop a Sustainable Water Management Model

Abstract

Numerous fast-developing techniques such as Building Information Modelling (BIM) and Geographical Information System (GIS) are implemented in the construction industry to meet sustainability goals. BIM is a single platform that integrates different tools and practices to create the digital representation of the multiple stages of the project. BIM technology was utilized for various projects related to smart water management and smart city development, integrating GIS and remote sensing technology like Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR). Integrated technology makes it possible to cover the entire field, incorporating geospatial information and real site situations. Water management in urban areas is critical due to the absence of management and water infrastructure. The main objective of this study is to elaborate on the existing water management practices and tools through the literature study. The bibliometric analysis gives the author’s relationship and technological growth in integrating BIM, GIS, LiDAR, and countless applications. This review proposes a framework model by uniting various methodologies and techniques to create a sustainable water management system. The suggested framework model would help to achieve the long-term sustainability goals for the water management system