BIM and State Reforms in Infrastructure Management (2015- 2025): Historical Comparison of Policies, Standards and Narratives of Efficiency in Peru, Colombia, Chile and Brazil

Building Information Modeling (BIM)—defined as a set of policies, processes and technologies that operate in an integrated and collaborative manner—has emerged as a way to reduce costs, increase efficiency and quality and shorten the delivery times of infrastructure projects. Its purpose was to explore the scientific literature on the implementation of BIM methodology and government reforms in infrastructure management in Latin America— specifically Peru, Colombia, Chile and Brazil—between 2015 and 2025. The study employs a systematic literature review design, structured in accordance with the PRISMA 2020 guidelines. The search strategy was conducted in two databases: Scopus and DOAJ, using Refseek as the search engine. A total of 19 articles were included in the review, of which 31.57% (n=6) addressed issues related to BIM implementation and infrastructure management in Brazil. In conclusion, it is important to note that despite the global significance of this methodology, its adoption in Latin America has been quite slow. Its evolution over the past decade has been addressed only partially, as few countries in the region have shown interest in implementing it. Therefore, public institutions in Latin America must continue to adapt regulations and standards for BIM implementation in order to achieve maximum efficiency in infrastructure management. In light of this, it is recommended that, to ensure effective implementation, it is necessary to strengthen knowledge, address interoperability issues and overcome cultural resistance. Similarly, public policies should be reviewed and adapted to the current needs of the infrastructure sector.