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Towards integrated planning of information exchanges in construction production
Jönköping University, School of Engineering, JTH, Construction Engineering and Lighting Science.ORCID iD: 0000-0002-7417-5191
2025 (English)Licentiate thesis, comprehensive summary (Other academic)
Abstract [en]

The increasing digitalization of the construction industry has fundamentally transformed how information is generated, managed, and utilized throughout project lifecycles. Building Information Modelling (BIM) has since its inception played a central role in this transformation, enabling more integrated project environments. However, inconsistent use of terminologies, inadequate information specifications and lack of interoperability are now major challenges faced by the industry. These issues are particularly critical in design-build projects, where a continuous flow of accurate information to- and from the construction site is essential for project success. Insufficient- or delayed information are currently some of the main causes of cost overruns and delays.

The studies presented in this thesis are grounded in the ISO 19650 standards for information management, which emphasize structured information and information exchanges and the use of Common Data Environment (CDE). Complementing this, the Information delivery Manual (IDM) can be used to formalize process maps to support task-specific workflows. A key focus of the studies is the Level of Information Need (LOIN), which provides a framework for specifying which information is needed at which point in the process. By linking LOIN to on-site production activities, this research aims to facilitate more accurate and timely information exchanges.

Using Design Research Methodology (DRM), requirements for an automated solution for production planning were identified and analyzed. The findings indicate a necessary shift from software-centric to data-centric solutions, with knowledge graphs emerging as a viable means to address interoperability challenges and harmonizing different information structures. Based on these insights, a conceptual framework was developed to support a LOIN-driven workflow tailored to the demands of the design-build project delivery method.

Abstract [sv]

Den ökade digitaliseringen i byggbranschen har bidragit till fundamentala ändringar i hur information skapas, hanteras och används genom ett projekts livscykel. Byggnadsinformationsmodellering (BIM) har haft en central roll i denna utveckling genom möjliggörandet av mer integrerade projekt. Dock är inkonsekvent användning av terminologier, otillräckliga informationskrav och brister vad gäller interoperabilitet stora problem inom industrin. Dessa problem är särskilt kritiska i totalentreprenader, för vilka ett kontinuerligt flöde med korrekt och uppdaterad information till och från byggarbetsplatsen är nödvändigt för att projekt ska bli framgångsrika.

Studierna presenterade i denna avhandling grundar sig i ISO 19650 standarderna för informationshantering, som betonar vikten av strukturerad information och informationsutbyten, samt användning av gemensamma datamiljöer (CDE). Som komplement kan informationsleveransmanualer (IDM) användas för att organisera informationshanteringen. Ett av huvudämnena i studien är nivåer av informationsbehov (LOIN), som ger ett ramverk för specificering av vilken information som behövs vid vilket tillfälle i processen. Genom att koppla LOIN till produktionsaktiviteter ämnar denna forskning möjliggöra pålitliga och tidsenliga informationsutbyten.

Genom användning av Design Research Methodology (DRM), har krav för en automatiserad lösning för produktionsplanering identifierats. Resultaten indikerar på att ett skifte från programvarucentriska till datacentriska lösningar måste ske. Resultaten visar också att användningen av kunskapsgrafer har potential att underlätta interoperabilitet och harmonisera olika informationsstrukturer. Baserat på dessa insikter utvecklades ett konceptuellt ramverk som kan stödja utvecklingen av ett LOIN-drivet arbetsflöde för totalentreprenader.

Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
Jönköping: Jönköping University, School of Engineering , 2025. , p. 58
Series
JTH Dissertation Series ; 095
National Category
Structural Engineering
Identifiers
URN: urn:nbn:se:hj:diva-67781ISBN: 978-91-89785-23-6 (print)ISBN: 978-91-89785-24-3 (electronic)OAI: oai:DiVA.org:hj-67781DiVA, id: diva2:1959052
Presentation
2025-06-10, E1405 (Gjuterisalen), School of Engineering, Jönköping, 10:00 (English)
Opponent
Supervisors
Available from: 2025-05-19 Created: 2025-05-19 Last updated: 2025-10-13Bibliographically approved
List of papers
1. Collaborative digital platform for integrated design and production planning and control: a literature review
Open this publication in new window or tab >>Collaborative digital platform for integrated design and production planning and control: a literature review
2023 (English)In: Proceedings of the 2023 European Conference on Computing in Construction and the 40th International CIB W78 Conference, European Council on Computing in Construction , 2023Conference paper, Published paper (Refereed)
Abstract [en]

There is a lack of a cohesive, integrated approach to design and production planning and control, where real-time data can be captured to support various management functions in an interconnected autonomous platform for collaboration. This paper presents a systematic literature review on collaborative digital platforms for BIM-based projects to facilitate synchronous updates of workflows based on real-time project data. The results show that a combined model, including Knowledge Graphs, Common Data Environments, and Digital Twins have potential to support a fully integrated, automated system. Future studies should therefore investigate how to connect these technologies together in an integrated project platform.

Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
European Council on Computing in Construction, 2023
Keywords
Design and production planning and control, Collaborative Digital Platform, Knowledge Graph, Common Data Environments, Digital Twin
National Category
Construction Management
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:hj:diva-62389 (URN)10.35490/EC3.2023.203 (DOI)2-s2.0-85177185052 (Scopus ID)978-0-701702-73-1 (ISBN)
Conference
2023 European Conference on Computing in Construction and the 40th International CIB W78 Conference, Crete, Greece, 10-12 July, 2023
Available from: 2023-09-05 Created: 2023-09-05 Last updated: 2026-03-12Bibliographically approved
2. Toward a BIM information delivery framework based on common data environment
Open this publication in new window or tab >>Toward a BIM information delivery framework based on common data environment
2025 (English)In: Construction Innovation, ISSN 1471-4175, E-ISSN 1477-0857, Vol. 25, no 7, p. 139-157Article in journal (Refereed) Published
Abstract [en]

Purpose: Poor quality - or lack of information during the production phase is one of the main problems in construction, and improved information transfers between the design and production phases are needed. The purpose of this study is to investigate how companies use information deliveries, construction production planning and common data environments (CDE) to identify requirements for an integrated solution, where planning of information deliveries is connected to planning of construction production through a CDE. Design/methodology/approach: Two case studies and a workshop were conducted. The first case study investigated use of CDEs in Swedish companies. The second study looked into a single company's procedures for working with planning and information deliveries. The workshop consisted of discussions on these topics with industry professionals. Findings: If communicated properly, Information Delivery Manual, Information Delivery Specification and Level of Information Need could aid in streamlining information deliveries. Companies have a significant difference in knowledge about these topics and the CDE requirements set by ISO 19650 are difficult to adhere to, despite using established software solutions. However, the results also indicate a shift from traditional software centric solutions to more data centric solutions. Practical implications: The findings highlight the need for an industrial-wide shift from software centric solutions to data-centric solutions for managing project information. Originality/value: Using a data-centric approach to project information management should enable integrated planning of construction production and planning of information deliveries.

Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
Emerald Group Publishing Limited, 2025
Keywords
Information deliveries, Construction production planning, LOIN, IDS, CDE, IDM, BIM
National Category
Structural Engineering
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:hj:diva-67692 (URN)10.1108/CI-06-2024-0185 (DOI)001470834200001 ()2-s2.0-105003322436 (Scopus ID)HOA;;1014714 (Local ID)HOA;;1014714 (Archive number)HOA;;1014714 (OAI)
Available from: 2025-05-05 Created: 2025-05-05 Last updated: 2025-10-13Bibliographically approved
3. Integrating LOIN-driven information exchange connected to construction production planning
Open this publication in new window or tab >>Integrating LOIN-driven information exchange connected to construction production planning
2025 (English)In: Proceedings of the 2025 European Conferenceon Computing in Construction & 42nd International CIB W78 Conference on Information Technology in Construction / [ed] Petrova, E., Srećković, M., Mêda, P., Soman, R., Beetz, J., McArthur, J., & Hall, D., European Council on Computing in Construction , 2025, p. 1306-1313Conference paper, Published paper (Refereed)
Abstract [en]

In construction projects, frequent changes to time planning result from unforeseen events, impacting both timing and scope of information exchanges (IE). Currently, IE planning and production planning are performed independently with limited integration between the two, leading to inefficiencies when changes are needed. This study proposes a unified approach facilitating Level of Information Need (LOIN) to systematically identify and link to required IEs for the production phase. The mapping was co-developed with and evaluated by industry professionals to ensure practical relevance. Integrating LOIN-driven IE mapping into production planning enhances responsiveness to schedule changes by providing structured guidelines for information delivery.

Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
European Council on Computing in Construction, 2025
Series
Computing in construction, E-ISSN 2684-1150
Keywords
LOIN, production planning, information exchange, process modelling
National Category
Structural Engineering
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:hj:diva-67772 (URN)10.35490/EC3.2025.304 (DOI)2-s2.0-105029514845 (Scopus ID)9789083451312 (ISBN)
Conference
2025 European Conference on Computing in Construction, CIB W78 Conference on IT in Construction, Porto, Portugal, July 14-17, 2025
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Included in licentiate thesis in manuscript form.

Available from: 2025-05-16 Created: 2025-05-16 Last updated: 2026-02-17Bibliographically approved

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