Application of building information modeling-blockchain integration in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction / Facilities Management industry: A review

The Architecture, Engineering, and Construction/Facilities Management (AEC/FM) industry has been evolving to embrace highly efficient collaboration. This has emphasized the need to apply cloud Building Information Modelling (BIM) technology. However, conventional cloud storage and computing in BIM are not completely effective in providing trusted networks. The application of relevant blockchain technology to achieve this goal is essential. In this regard, the engagement of BIM-blockchain integration is anticipated to promote promising resolutions. Such a proposed system is expected to provide trusted networks which exclude the third party. Likewise, a decentralized system can largely reduce the risk of operating failure. Hence, this study aims to investigate the potential of BIM-blockchain integration for distributed storage and computing in the AEC/FM industry. A three-step review approach provides a comprehensive literature review on BIM, blockchain, and BIM-blockchain integration. Focusing on distributed storage and computing, this research has reviewed 215 papers. It proposes an engagement of BIM-blockchain integration in the AEC/FM industry to facilitate the effective implementation of working collaboration. This research concluded that with BIM-blockchain integration, distributed storage and computing in the AEC/FM industry can avoid various issues and get several benefits.