In the past few years, China has seen a surge in the use of building information modeling (BIM), and the industry has seen many of the benefits of virtual design and construction. The integration of BIM technology into the industrialization of construction is seen as a promising opportunity to improve the performance of modular and industrial construction. This article first reviews the history of the industrialization of the Chinese construction industry, and then discusses the recent introduction of BIM in China. This paper focuses on using BIM to support modular construction and industrial construction in China. It also discusses the use of some advanced hardware, including the use of 3D laser scanners to collect the collected data and create a point cloud model for better coordination of the MEP system, as well as the use of a robotic total station for quick installation.

Keywords: architecture, BIM, modular construction, industrialization, MEP.