ABSTRACT
We present a conceptual framework enabling integrated and cooperative management of the processes in the virtual enterprises performing construction projects. The proposed integration methodology is based on a common building information model (the industry standard IFC Model (ISO PAS 16739), the ISO Quality Management System (ISO9001:2000) for high-level process specification with regard to quality requirements, and an integrated software infrastructure encompassing the product and process information exchange among the CAD and CPM systems that support IFC. In this context, we describe a new construction management lifecycle model using the ARIS methodology and outline a web-based environment enabling to plug in all component tools via a common client, providing a coherent GUI.
