Construction 4.0: Integrating Blockchain

Of the possible applications of Blockchain in building design, construction and management processes, what is fairly clear is that this emerging technology is destined to drive the digital transformation of construction in the coming years it will offer numerous opportunities to become increasingly competent, transparent, productive and sustainable. If we want to experience the advantages of Blockchain technology in a BIM design process, one must rely on a BIM Management System that integrates within it an application to record on the Blockchain any project documents (IFC models, proprietary format models, pdf files, images, etc.). In addition to ensuring transparency, verifiability and efficiency of information exchanges between the different actors involved in BIM design. The Blockchain application also guarantees the authenticity and immutability over time of any file stored on the exchange platform. Let’s look at some examples.