Both the construction industry and academic scholars have investigated innovative approaches to improving the sustainability of buildings, one of which is the application of current technologies such as Building Information Modelling (BIM). Social, economic, and environmental factors are included in the extensive scope of contemporary studies. In their comprehensive research, the present authors conducted a complete assessment of the numerous sustainability challenges in the construction industry, categorized according to the BIM environment. A case study of a standard room is offered to demonstrate the CO2 emissions of a BIM object. The findings imply that storing the CO2 emissions of a given object can add an element of sustainability to the object structure. In addition, it helps reduce emissions by measuring and storing the energy consumption of each appliance in the room and emphasizing the potential for energy savings in the site environment.

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