A CONSTRUCTION INFORMATION SYSTEM AS A LEAN INFORMATION MANAGEMENT ENABLER - CASE STUDY

• Type: Article in International Conference Proceedings Book
• Date: 2023-06

Authors

Jorge Teixeira (Author) FEUP; Yanh Ribeiro (Author) FEUP; Pedro Mêda (Author) FEUP; Joaquim Moreira (Author) FEUP; Rui Sousa (Author) FEUP; Hipólito Sousa (Author) FEUP

Conference proceedings International

Title: Annual Conference of the International Group for Lean Construction, IGLC

Pages: 104-115

31st Annual Conference of the International Group for Lean Construction, IGLC 2023

Lille, 26 June 2023 through 2 July 2023

Indexing

Scopus - 1 Citation

Scientific classification

CORDIS: Technological sciences > Engineering > Civil engineering

FOS: Engineering and technology > Civil engineering

Other information

Authenticus ID: P-00Z-PS3

DOI: 10.24928/2023/0166

Abstract (EN): Information Management Systems, or just Information Systems (IS), are important platforms to manage processes with a large volume of information exchange, guaranteeing the appropriate flow of accurate information. In the Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) industry, the use of information systems is still modest in contrast with the volume of data produced in the industry. However, with the advance of the digital transformation of Construction 4.0, this information gains even greater prominence and can be considered the most valuable asset during construction phases such as Pre-design, Design, and Procurement. Lean Information management is the application of lean thinking to information management, where the information can be considered a value and able to flow, removing waste, pull, and being in the process of continuous improvement. This paper presents an analysis of an Information Management System, ProNIC, intensively used and endorsed in Portuguese public construction contracts. Originally conceived to add value to the end-user (customer), the Portuguese Government, ProNIC is now being assessed as an enabler of lean processes in the management of construction information. © 2023, International Group for Lean Construction. All rights reserved.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific

No. of pages: 11