Towards Resilient Energy Systems: The Role of BIM and GIS Integration in Southern Africa

Nkosi, Stanley and Moyo, Thembani and Makoni, Eric and Mphambukeli, Thulisile (2025) Towards Resilient Energy Systems: The Role of BIM and GIS Integration in Southern Africa. URBAN INNOVATION: TO BOLDLY GO WHERE NO CITIES HAVE GONE BEFORE. Medium sized cities and towns as a major arena of global urbanisation. Proceedings of REAL CORP 2025, 30th Intl. Conference on Urban Development, Regional Planning and Information Society. pp. 917-924. ISSN 2521-3938

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Abstract

Driven by emerging technologies, the integration of Building Information Modelling (BIM) and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is an expanding field supporting the digital transformation of energy infrastructure. However, a significant gap exists in digital transformation research in Southern Africa compared to developed countries, exacerbated by governance challenges in developing regions. This paper reviews the state-of-the-art in BIM and GIS integration research to enhance the resilience and adaptability of green infrastructure planning. Using bibliometric analysis, the study examines publications related to green infrastructure, BIM-GIS integration, and climate change. The findings highlight emerging research areas, including sensor data, microgrids, green infrastructure, digital twins, digital transformation, and cybersecurity. Despite these advances, developing countries face critical challenges, such as the need for support systems, affordable digital twin technologies tailored to local contexts, and capacity building for decision-makers and experts. Key lessons reveal that BIM-GIS integration solutions must accommodate diverse equipment types and operating conditions. The findings provide valuable insights for policymakers, urban planners, and stakeholders to create resilient, equitable, and sustainable urban environments that address the unique challenges of Southern African cities.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Building Information Modelling, Geographic Information Systems, digital transformation, green infrastructure, literature review
Subjects:	Z Bibliography. Library Science. Information Resources > Z665 Library Science. Information Science Z Bibliography. Library Science. Information Resources > Z719 Libraries (General) Z Bibliography. Library Science. Information Resources > ZA Information resources > ZA4450 Databases
Depositing User:	REAL CORP Administrator
Date Deposited:	23 May 2025 09:45
Last Modified:	07 Jul 2025 10:29
URI:	http://repository.corp.at/id/eprint/1201

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