A review of interoperability in the AECO sector compared with the oil & gas sector
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2021
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Doe, R.M.
Kaur, K.
Selway, M.
Stumptner, M.
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Conference paper
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Proceedings of the 38th International Conference of CIB W78, 2021, iss.61, pp.282-293
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38th CIB W78 Conference (13 Oct 2021 - 15 Oct 2021 : Luxembourg)
Abstract
This research reveals insights that can improve interoperability in the architecture, engineering,construction and operations (AECO) sector. Research design centres on a comparative review of standards and systems in AECO and the Oil & Gas sectors. For both sectors, different data exchange standards and specifications, and the available solutions that address known issues,have been discussed. The review of the AECO sector, where file-based transactions using the Industry Foundation Class (IFC) predominate, confirms that reliability is an imperative issue. Are view of the Oil & Gas sector confirms that object-based, rather than file-based, exchanges predominate. Also examined are use case methodologies, collaboration mechanisms and reference data which contribute towards achieving semantic interoperability across systems. The discussion reveals insights from the Oil & Gas Sector applicable to the AECO sector. The results of the comparative analysis are presented as findings and recommendations that aim to advance interoperability in the AECO sector.