What kind of data ecosystem is needed for a BIM material passport? A review of the literature and prospects for future research
Published on 3 October 2022
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Against the backdrop of an environmental crisis, the construction sector is a major consumer of raw materials and a significant producer of waste. It is therefore the subject of various studies and initiatives aimed at integrating it into a circular economy approach. In particular, information relating to construction materials is crucial throughout a building’s life cycle.
The definition and maintenance of this information through ‘material passports’ (MPs) offer a wealth of opportunities, particularly in relation to Building Information Modelling (BIM) practices. However, it must be acknowledged that the definition and implementation of these BIM MPs are still in their infancy and face numerous challenges.
This article offers an analysis of the scientific literature on BIM MP. It identifies current implementations of BIM MP and the challenges they face, highlighting the importance of examining the structure and content of the MP. This article also identifies the potential, as well as the possible obstacles, to the use of BIM MP with a view to informing the definition of future research directions.
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Amélie Halbach
Aurélie de Boissieu