Faraji, A; Homayoon Arya, S; Ghasemi, E; Rashidi, M; Perera, S; Tam, V and Rahnamayiezekavat, P (2024) A conceptual framework of decentralized blockchain integrated system based on building information modeling to steering digital administration of disputes in the IPD contracts. Construction Innovation, 24(1), pp. 384-406. ISSN 1471-4175
Abstract
Purpose: In the construction industry, various parties are involved in a project. Consequently, claims and disputes are inevitable in this industry. This paper aims to develop Integrated project delivery (IPD) practices including early involvement of stakeholders and multiparty contracts which its combination with advanced technologies such as blockchain can lead to better dispute management and improve the whole construction process. Design/methodology/approach: Based on literature review, the alternative dispute resolution (ADR) for IPD contacts were identified, and three formats of IPD contracts were selected, and the dispute resolution process of them has been analyzed. Then, based on blockchain review, a conceptual blockchain-based dispute management (BDM) model was generated for ADR in IPD. Model validation was done by an interview. Experts were asked to compare the BDM model with the traditional system regarding the ADR duration. Findings: Analyses of the collected data from the experts demonstrated that the BDM model has better function in terms of time and cost for ADR process when the project is facing serious and considerable number of disputes. The relation between blockchain technology (BCT) and building information modeling (BIM) has been examined through a framework, and the ability of the proposed model for administrating dispute resolution process has been verified using four different scenarios of construction claims that show the system can run successfully. Originality: The current study proposes a truthful model, reliable framework to address the problem of project dispute management in IPD contracts. The system combines the ability to being unchangeable and the reliability characteristics of BCT with informative and automation aspects of BIM together to improve dispute resolution issue in the IPD system.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | blockchain technology; building information modeling; construction project; integrated project delivery; project dispute management; smart contract |
| Index terms: | alternative dispute resolution, conceptual framework, construction claim, validation, construction project, construction process, methodology, integrated project delivery, literature review, interview, blockchain, integrated system, automation, resolution, smart contract, construction industry, duration, dispute, building information modelling |
| Subjects: | industry analysis, information systems, payment, conflict resolution, project controls, building construction, automation and robotics, production management, professional development, contract management, theoretical framing, research methods, data analysis and analytics, contractual arrangements, digital technology, dispute resolution, computing systems, design methods, data collection methods |
| Topics: | Site Management, Time Control, Contract Administration, Design Practice, Legal Issues, Digital Applications, Stakeholder Management, Procurement, Project Management, Research Practice, Information Management |
| Descriptive scope: | 5 PCTEA |
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