Comparative Analysis of Material Use in Urban and Rural Areas of Latvia: Financial and Environmental Effects of BIM-Driven Construction
24th International Scientific Conference Engineering for Rural Development Proceedings 2025
Soroush Saneimoghaddam, Ineta Geipele, Antra Kundziņa, Jānis Zvirgzdiņš

The digital transformation of the construction industry has the potential to significantly impact both financial and environmental aspects, particularly through the implementation of Building Information Modelling (BIM). This study examines how BIM adoption influences cost efficiency, resource optimization, and sustainability in Latvia’s construction sector, with a specific focus on rural growth initiatives. In rural areas, where infrastructure development faces financial constraints and environmental challenges, BIM can enhance project planning, reduce material waste, and improve lifecycle cost management. By integrating BIM with circular economy principles, construction projects can minimize resource depletion and lower carbon emissions. The study utilizes both qualitative and quantitative methods, incorporating primary data from industry stakeholders and secondary data from academic sources. The findings aim to provide insights into the financial benefits and environmental improvements driven by digital transformation in construction, offering a framework for more efficient and sustainable rural development in Latvia.


Keywords
BIM, circular economy, digital transformation, sustainable construction, rural development
DOI
10.22616/ERDev.2025.24.TF102
Hyperlink
https://www.iitf.lbtu.lv/conference/proceedings2025/

Saneimoghaddam, S., Geipele, I., Kundziņa, A., Zvirgzdiņš, J. Comparative Analysis of Material Use in Urban and Rural Areas of Latvia: Financial and Environmental Effects of BIM-Driven Construction. In: 24th International Scientific Conference Engineering for Rural Development Proceedings, Latvia, Jelgava, 21-23 May, 2025. Jelgava: Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies, 2025, pp.471-476. ISBN 978-9984-48-447-1. ISSN 1691-5976. Available from: doi:10.22616/ERDev.2025.24.TF102

Publication language
English (en)
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