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Zhiliang Cao is a leading researcher at the intersection of intelligent construction, green industrialization, and advanced structural engineering. His work centers on transforming the built environment through the integration of Building Information Modeling (BIM) and prefabricated steel structures, with a strong emphasis on sustainability and digital innovation. Cao’s most-cited study, “Application of BIM Collaborative Design Technology in Intelligent Buildings for Prefabricated Steel Structures,” published in 2024, has already garnered 3 citations, reflecting its timely relevance. In this work, he demonstrates how China’s policy push for green development and industrialization can be operationalized through BIM-driven collaboration, enabling more efficient, intelligent, and eco-friendly building processes. By bridging the gap between digital design tools and physical construction, Cao’s research offers practical pathways for reducing waste, enhancing structural performance, and accelerating project delivery. His contributions are particularly notable for advancing the concept of “intelligent buildings” as integrated systems, where data flows seamlessly from design to fabrication. As the construction sector increasingly embraces digital transformation, Cao’s work positions him as a key voice in shaping the future of sustainable, high-performance infrastructure.
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