Developing BIM-Based Data Analytics Dashboards for Sustainable Construction and Demolition Waste Management and Environmental Evaluation

Abstract

Abstract. Building Information Modelling (BIM) is increasingly mandated worldwide as part of the construction industry's digital transformation. While widely used in design and construction, its potential for managing construction and demolition waste (C&DW) remains underexplored, despite demolition accounting for 70–90% of building-related waste and 30–40% of global solid waste. BIM Revit native models provide rich data but are computationally intensive and require specialist expertise, limiting their direct use for waste quantification and sustainability evaluation. This paper develops a BIM-enabled data integration and visualization framework that automates waste estimation, material classification, and environmental evaluation by linking BIM data with heterogeneous datasets through Speckle connectors and Power BI dashboards. Supplementary datasets included material densities, expansion coefficients, recycling rates, and environmental factors such as CO2 emissions and energy intensities. A case study of York University’s Bergeron Centre illustrates the framework’s effectiveness across three demolition stages. The non-invasive dismantling phase highlighted significant opportunities for material recovery, while semi-invasive deconstruction captured recyclable structural components with moderate landfill requirements. The final core demolition stage revealed the greatest potential for recycling, particularly in concrete and steel, though it also underscored the challenges of diverting large volumes of residual waste from disposal. By integrating BIM with environmental datasets and interactive dashboards, the system delivered holistic insights into recovery, landfill diversion, and CO2 reduction. Findings confirm its scalability, accessibility, and value as a decision-support tool for sustainable demolition and circular economy objectives.