Information systems for construction 4.0: classification of contents for integration and interoperability – case study

Abstract: ProNIC is a pioneering platform for standardization and management of construction information in Portugal that is currently being updated. Integration between BIM models and the generation of the Bill of Quantities (BoQ) is challenging (construction objects’ view vs. construction works’ view), and proper structuring of information is essential to support it. In this paper, the analysis and classification of the parameters of the items in a Work Breakdown Structure – Construction Works (WBS-CW) is performed to support that integration. The results show parameter classes with distinct interoperability potential, and suitable strategies towards the integration goal are provided.