The Expected Outcomes of Implementing a Distributed File System in the Construction Industry

Darabseh, Mohammad; Martins, João Poças

doi:10.1007/978-3-030-35533-3_27

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“…In the construction field, limited research efforts addressed the usage of IPFS. For instance, Darabseh and Martins (2021) explored the main functions of IPFS and its potential applications in managing and governing design documents flow. Das et al (2022) developed a document management framework for construction applications based on BT and IPFS.…”

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Decentralized System for Construction Projects Data Management Using Blockchain and Ipfs

Adel

Elhakeem

Marzouk

2023

Journal of Civil Engineering and Management

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Construction projects’ performance is not self-regulating. Therefore, a continuous progress tracking and monitoring process is highly demanded to avoid potential deviations or misalignments. The current practice for the progress tracking and monitoring process suffers from heavily intermediated workflows, human errors, transfer latencies, inaccuracies, and/or information holes. Such issues could gradually lead to severe delays or even complete project failure. This research introduces a novel Peer-to-Peer (P2P) system that relies on Blockchain Technology (BT) and Inter-Planetary File System (IPFS) for managing progress information and as-built digital assets or files. The system is developed based on a three-step approach. First, two chaincodes are formulated for mapping and governing the data operations. Second, a private blockchain network is configured based on Hyperledger Fabric as a hosting platform, including the relevant stakeholders. Third, a private IPFS network is configured and coupled with a cluster service to manage and distribute the off-chain visuals and as-built digital assets. A case study for a non-residential construction project is utilized to test and verify the system’s practicability and assess its performance. The research significance is anticipated in diverse practical areas, including but not limited to; boosting coordination and trust among stakeholders, tracing progressive elaboration of As-built digital assets, accelerating incremental payments processing, assessing overall project performance and on-site productivity, supporting delay analysis and claim/dispute management, and streamlining data flow between the construction phase and the operation and maintenance phase. Further, the system’s future is mapped by evolving it as a sub-unit in a more advanced data model.

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Section: Ipfsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Decentralized System for Construction Projects Data Management Using Blockchain and Ipfs

Adel

Elhakeem

Marzouk

2023

Journal of Civil Engineering and Management

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“…Cryptographic hashing supports the immutability of stored files and version control. Replacing central data storage with distributed use of the IPFS could improve information flows in the construction industry as it offers faster and safer exchanges and enhances data protection (Darabseh and Martins, 2021).…”

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“…Das et al (2021a) proposed a framework for Distributed Construction Document Management System, which deploys smart contracts for documents approval workflows such as design review processes or information requests. Darabseh andMartins (2021) andErri Pradeep et al (2020) also propose IPFS to enhance data management in construction, as it secures data reliability and file immutability and security. The authors used IPFS storage to facilitate data integrity and decentralisation.…”

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Conceptual framework for decentralised information management along the entire lifecycle of a built asset.

Jaskula¹,

Papadonikolaki²,

Rovas³

2022

Proceedings of the 2022 European Conference on Computing in Construction

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The construction industry is characterised by a high level of fragmentation, inefficient collaboration and a lack of trust between project stakeholders. Issues due to the fragmented nature of the construction industry are extenuated from centralised Building Information Modelling approaches. Blockchain technology can help address information management issues by providing data traceability, transparency, and immutability. First, this paper reviews centralised and decentralised approaches to lifecycle information management. Second, a conceptual framework for decentralised information management workflow based on blockchain technology and the Inter-Planetary File System is proposed. Smart contracts can improve the information flow between different phases by providing more accountability.

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Menegon

Filho

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Iran J Sci Technol Trans Civ Eng

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The Expected Outcomes of Implementing a Distributed File System in the Construction Industry

Cited by 4 publications

References 11 publications

Decentralized System for Construction Projects Data Management Using Blockchain and Ipfs

Decentralized System for Construction Projects Data Management Using Blockchain and Ipfs

Conceptual framework for decentralised information management along the entire lifecycle of a built asset.

The Impact of Industry 4.0 Concepts and Technologies on Different Phases of Construction Project Lifecycle: A Literature Review

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