Distributed model management for collaborative networks in AEC

Projects in the building industry are extremely dynamic, driven by external conditions, modified user requirements and frequently changing business partners. Therefore, common principles should be established throughout the construction industry, which flexibly support the management of construction project information and processes. This paper presents an example of dynamic cross-enterprise process planning, execution and controlling on a conceptual and application level. It is based on a life-cycle oriented collaborative business process management model. The model supports collaborative business process modeling by using pre-defined process modules. The adaptation of the model to the specific requirements of the AEC&FM-domain is illustrated by the example of errors and omissions management in Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC).