E-construction and ICT

The construction industry went through an enormous change in 1990, due to the growth of the internet, which changed the information flows on construction projects. These changed are grouped under the term e-construction. E-construction is the use of electronic technology or information and communication technology (ICT) to change traditional processes. The evolution of ICT in the recent years has changed the process of information creation, storage and access. Through fixed ICT agreements the optimal foundation for digital collaboration in the project is created. These terms are defined when the project agreements between the client and consultant are established, but can be subjected to updates during the project lifetime. A specific tool in the form of BIPS’ A102 - ICT specification tool will be examined. This tool yields the basis for the different parties in a construction project to compose terms of reference for classification, digital communication, communication platform, digital project design, digital tendering, quantities and digital delivery. Different models in the specification tool will be presented corresponding to varying demands towards ICT from the client. In the end, the limitations of the ICT specifications and eventual improvements required for success and the future of the ICT specifications will be outlined.