Blockchain technology in building information modelling (bim): Potential, challenges, and strategies

Abstract

Blockchain technology is well known for its decentralized server, able to keep records of transactions and having the ability to perform tracing. It has been widely used as it provides benefits to many sectors, and it is perceived to solve traceability and transparency problems and further improve Building Information Modelling (BIM)'s adoption. Hence, the aim of this study is to identify the potential of blockchain technology in BIM. This research adopted a qualitative approach as there is a lack of literature review on blockchain potentials in BIM. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with four (4) construction players and four (4) blockchain experts. Content analysis was then adopted to analyse the interviews data collected. From the findings, three (3) potentials of blockchain technology in BIM, six (6) challenges and five (5) strategies towards adopting blockchain technology in BIM were identified. Recommendation was provided for future research to go in depth on how blockchain technology can integrate with BIM and the potential challenges during the blockchain-based BIM deployment processes.