Although the use of information technologies in construction is highly relevant for increasing productivity seeking sustainable development, the literature lacks clear guidelines for its implementation. The purpose of this study is to identify barriers and benefits to propose a set of guidelines for implementation of Building Information Modeling (BIM) in Brazil. The study protocol is qualitative and quantitative, containing the stages of systematic literature review, empirical studies, guidelines proposal, validation and conclusion. Evidence in the literature points to barriers in technologies, involving frequently cited software limitations and lack of interoperability. Lack of collaboration and different expectations between disciplines involved in the work flow were also identified. Above all, lack of knowledge, resistance to change, and team turnover affects the implementation of BIM. After comparing the observations from empirical studies and the literature, analyzing barriers and benefits, guidelines are proposed that involve process, technology, and people to guide the implementation of BIM. Finally a survey is used to validate the findings.