A Conceptual Framework for BIMxCHAIN Application to Reduce Construction Disputes

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10.2991/978-94-6239-687-6_17How to use a DOI?

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BIMxCHAIN; Construction Disputes; Building Information Modelling (BIM); Supply Chain Management (SCM); Public Infrastructure Projects

Abstract

Construction disputes, which are a result of miscommunication, poor coordination, lack of transparency, and ineffective resource management, particularly in complex public sector projects, continue to pose persistent challenges for the construction industry. This conceptual article suggests a conceptual framework for BIMxCHAIN, a digital solution that integrates Supply Chain Management (SCM) principles and Building Information Modelling (BIM) to reduce these challenges. Stakeholder engagement, transparency, real-time information sharing, visual communication, and efficient resource allocation are all promoted by the framework, which is founded on collaborative working principles and systems theory. The novelty of BIMxCHAIN lies in its multi-phase, traceable process that distinctly integrates BIM with SCM, unlike previous models which treated them as separate domains. BIMxCHAIN enhances transparency, real-time collaboration, and integrated stakeholder planning through a structured and digitalised workflow that addresses persistent implementation bottlenecks in public projects. The framework advances smart infrastructure in the construction sector by supporting Malaysia’s Twelfth Plan (RMK-12) and harmonising with Sustainable Development Goal 9. Ultimately, this study establishes the foundation for future empirical validation and practical application in the Malaysian public construction environment by bridging BIM and SCM practices in dispute reduction.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Nur Hidayah Ahmad
AU  - Wan Sharizatul Suraya Wan Mohamed Rashdi
AU  - Husna Mat Salleh
AU  - Emi Ariyani Aris
PY  - 2026
DA  - 2026/05/24
TI  - A Conceptual Framework for BIMxCHAIN Application to Reduce Construction Disputes
BT  - Proceedings of the 8th Mechanical and Industrial Engineering Symposium (MIE 2025)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 229
EP  - 237
SN  - 2589-4943
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-94-6239-687-6_17
DO  - 10.2991/978-94-6239-687-6_17
ID  - Ahmad2026
ER  -