Based on relevant domestic and foreign literature,a review on BIM technology research in the field of building carbon emission calculation was provided.Through summarizing the research process and analyzing the influencing factors such as building carbon emission calculation policies,calculation methods,and the applicability of BIM technology,the current research status of BIM technology in the field of building carbon emission calculation was summarized.Based on the current research results,the research content of BIM technology in the field of building carbon emission calculation was divided into three levels:theoretical methods,tool platforms and application value.Theoretical methods mainly focus on determining the calculation boundary and method,extracting data from BIM models,and expanding the parameters of BIM models.Tool platforms mainly explore the specific applications of BIM modeling tools,manual processing and algorithm programs,BIM software plugins and BIM platform systems.The application value mainly reflects the achievement benefits of building carbon emission calculation based on BIM technology in various stages such as building design,materialization,and operation.Although many research results have been achieved in these three levels,there are also problems and difficulties.Future research can further develop in the two aspects of digital technology integration and information management improvement.