BIM-Based E-Procurement: An Innovative Approach to Construction E-Procurement

ScientificWorldJournal. 2015:2015:905390. doi: 10.1155/2015/905390. Epub 2015 May 18.

Abstract

This paper presents an innovative approach to e-procurement in construction, which uses building information models (BIM) to support the construction procurement process. The result is an integrated and electronic instrument connected to a rich knowledge base capable of advanced operations and able to strengthen transaction relationships and collaboration throughout the supply chain. The BIM-based e-procurement prototype has been developed using distinct existing electronic solutions and an IFC server and was tested in a pilot case study, which supported further discussions of the results of the research.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't