**8.2 Project planning phase**

The Project Planning Phase is defined as creating and maintaining a workable plan to accomplish the purpose of the project. This involves developing a project management plan which encompasses all of the project knowledge areas [29].

### *8.2.1 BIM integration with emerging technologies used in the project planning phase*


project. This helps contractors estimate projects more accurately [34]. AI can be used to ensure structural steel adheres to guidelines set by standards and building codes for fire resistance and safety. Providing more precision in performance on steel structures against fire. In addition, AI can be used to understand what will happen to various types of materials like concrete, masonry, steel and wood under maximum temperature conditions [35].

