Modeling the impact of BIM-enabled simulation and monitoring on fire safety performance in high-rise buildings: a CB-SEM approach

This study explores the critical role of Building Information Modeling (BIM) in enhancing fire safety design and planning for high-rise structures, addressing key constructs such as advanced simulation, compliance with fire codes, design coordination, collaboration, real-time monitoring, and fire behaviour analysis. Utilizing Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) and Covariance-Based SEM (CB-SEM), the research validates a comprehensive framework that examines the interrelationships among these constructs and their collective impact on BIM implementation. The findings highlight significant pathways, with fire behaviour analysis and advanced simulation emerging as the strongest predictors of BIM’s effectiveness in mitigating fire-related risks. BIM’s integration with real-time monitoring systems and compliance tools was also shown to streamline fire safety processes and ensure regulatory adherence. This study provides actionable insights for construction professionals, demonstrating how BIM can optimize fire safety measures, improve design efficiency, and enhance risk management strategies. The research offers a robust contribution to the theoretical understanding of BIM’s role in fire safety while addressing practical challenges faced by the construction industry. By bridging gaps in the literature, this study serves as a foundation for future research and provides a roadmap for adopting BIM to achieve safer, more resilient high-rise structures.