BIM-BASED INVENTORY MANAGEMENT WITH MATERIAL PROCUREMENT

Abstract

The cost of construction projects is significantly influenced by the materials being used and any delays in material procurement can have a significant impact on the overall timeline and cost of the project. This study aims to address material procurement and management issues by enjoining the project schedules with inventory databases by using a BIM environment. Through a review of relevant literature, a questionnaire was developed which identified numerous present inefficiencies in material procurement and inventory management. To address these identified issues, this study formulated a theoretical framework and developed a BIM-based platform on NavisWorks to digitize material procurement. A BIM plug-in (MatGov) connects the 4D models in NavisWorks to the mobile app developed for public use. The study concludes that a BIM-based material procurement and inventory management system will benefit clients and contractors alike