Use of workflow-patterns for process modeling in the building industry

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Abstract

In contrast to the predefined and static processes in most industries, the design and construction processes in the building industry are extremely dynamic. Technical conflicts and modified design goals lead to ad-hoc changes within the workflow. They are no exception but usual. Therefore, common principles must be established throughout the construction industry, that allow to flexibly combining engineerillg and construction services. New members must be able to joill alld leave the project consortiun on demand. The need to rapidly establish new organisational structures and effectively manage these virtual organisations places high demands on the methods used for modelling the processes. Consequentially, there is a need for an overall model framework representing the different design, construction and management processes that integrate specialized process- and building-models used for different domains.

Details

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProcesses and Foundations for Virtual Organizations - IFlP TC5/WG5.5 4th Working Conference on Virtual Enterprises, PRO-VE 2003
PublisherSpringer Verlag, New York
Pages457-464
Number of pages8
ISBN (print)9781475762952
Publication statusPublished - 2004
Peer-reviewedYes

Publication series

SeriesIFIP Advances in Information and Communication Technology
Volume134
ISSN1868-4238

Conference

TitleIFlP TC5/WG5.5 4th IFIP Working Conference on Virtual Enterprises, PRO-VE 2003
Duration29 - 31 October 2003
CityLugano
CountrySwitzerland