The integration of building information modeling (BIM), geographic information systems (GIS), 5G, IOT, cloud computing, big data, artificial intelligence, and other technologies in urban management has become a new and rapidly developing trend in recent years. However, most of the existing research on the construction of city information modeling (CIM) platforms based on the integration of BIM and GIS technologies focuses on integration technologies, and there is a lack of theories, methods, and standards for further data analysis and mathematical modeling. This paper analyzes and summarizes the actual situation of the application of recent research papers in the BIM field and the application of CIM platform pilot projects, reviews the application of BIM and GIS technologies in smart cities, and discusses future trends. For example, the construction of a basic platform for smart cities requires the establishment of a three-dimensional visual CIM platform with functions such as the planning review, architectural design plan review, construction drawing review, completion acceptance filing. A smart city is built by analyzing the cyber security risks faced during the construction. The technical, management, and operational measures of the security system provide guidance and reference for the secure construction of smart cities. This involves promoting the reform of the construction work system driven by data resources obtained from government information, and the establishment a new digital government construction management system through the “separation of management and transportation.” These analyses highlight the evolution of the CIM platform construction. The results indicate that the use of key technology integration in the construction of a CIM platform requires a system theory that goes beyond integration technology and mathematical modeling methods for a detailed application. It involves analyzing the deep integration of key technologies and business processes in the CIM platform.