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Towards implementing integrated building product libraries

A.A. Owolabi (Loughborough University, Loughborough, UK)
C.J. Anumba (Loughborough University, Loughborough, UK)
A. El‐Hamalawi (Loughborough University, Loughborough, UK)

Construction Innovation

ISSN: 1471-4175

Article publication date: 1 September 2003

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Abstract

Electronic product catalogues and brochures are gaining popularity, but there is little agreement on content, format, and searching methods. This limits their usability and integration with existing construction software tools. This paper examines a product‐modelling approach to delivering building product information and describes a proposed multi‐tier client‐server environment. ISO/STEP and IAI/IFC building product models are considered to facilitate representation, exchange, and sharing of product information. The proposed architecture incorporates scalability with middleware components that would provide single or few points of entry to integrated product information. This paper is part of a research project that builds on the results of related projects including Construct IT Strategy, PROCAT‐GEN, Active Catalog, COMBINE, and ARROW, towards implementing the required software components.

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Owolabi, A.A., Anumba, C.J. and El‐Hamalawi, A. (2003), "Towards implementing integrated building product libraries", Construction Innovation, Vol. 3 No. 3, pp. 175-194. https://doi.org/10.1108/14714170310814927

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