Software/Mobile App

Function

Benefits for Construction Work

Literature Support

1. Project Management

Autodesk BIM 360

Cloud-based platform for collaboration, document management, and issue tracking

Real-time visibility, improved communication, reduced rework

Ramadan et al. (2023), Srivastava et al. (2022)

Procore

Streamlines communication, document management, and task tracking

Enhanced productivity, improved coordination, reduced errors

TechAhead (2023), Sonin (2023)

Fieldwire

Enables collaboration, task management, and real-time project information access

Improved efficiency, better decision-making, reduced rework

Yankah et al. (2022), Forestell (2023)

PlanGrid

Facilitates project plan, document, and photo sharing

Reduced errors, improved collaboration, enhanced communication

Costin and McNair (2022). Pillaca et al. (2022)

2. Design and Visualization

Building Information Modeling (BIM)

Creates digital representations of construction projects

Improved coordination, reduced errors, enhanced collaboration

Saini and Thomas (2023), Kaur et al. (2023)

Augmented Reality (AR)

Overlays digital information onto the real world

Improved visualisation, enhanced training, reduced errors

Loosemore et al. (2022). Shiha and Dorra (2023)

Virtual Reality (VR)

Creates immersive experiences for design review and training

Improved decision-making, reduced errors, enhanced collaboration

Barbosa et al. (2017). Yankah and Owiredu (2016)

3. Communication and Collaboration

M-Internet

Mobile communication and internet technology for information exchange

Improved efficiency, enhanced communication, reduced delays

Djeddar et al. (2014). TechAhead (2023)

Blockchain-enabled Cyber-physical Site Management System (BCSMS)

Secure information sharing in prefabricated construction

Improved transparency, enhanced collaboration, reduced errors

Liu et al. (2016), Perera et al. (2017)

PlanGrid

Facilitates project collaboration and management

Improved communication, reduced errors, enhanced teamwork

Srivastava and Singh (2022), Ramadan et al. (2023)

4. Productivity and Efficiency

Mobile automated BIM-FM systems

Improve data transfer and task efficiency in facility management

Reduced errors, enhanced communication, improved building performance

Igwe et al. (2021), Pillaca et al. (2022)

BIM Perspective Definition (BPD)

Increases reusability in systems

Improved efficiency, reduced waste, optimised design

Alzubi et al. (2022), Costin and McNair (2022)

Activity monitoring software

Tracks and optimises worker productivity

Reduced downtime, improved resource allocation, enhanced safety

Loosemore et al. (2022). Shiha and Dorra (2023)

5. Additional Tools

3D printing

Rapid prototyping and construction of complex structures

Reduced time and costs, improved design flexibility

Saini and Thomas (2023), Kaur et al. (2023)

Bluebeam Revu

PDF markup and collaboration tool

Improved communication, reduced errors, enhanced document control

Barbosa et al. (2017). Yankah and Owiredu (2016)

Cloud-based communication and collaboration solutions

Real-time communication and collaboration among team members

Improved efficiency, reduced errors, enhanced decision-making

Djeddar et al. (2014). TechAhead (2023)