INTEGRATING BUILDING INFORMATION MODELING AND SCM TO PREVENT CONSTRUCTION DISPUTES: A SYSTEMATIC LITERATURE REVIEW

Abstract

Disputes in public construction projects often arise from fragmented communication, weak coordination, and unclear contractual obligations. The separate use of Building Information Modelling (BIM) and Supply Chain Management (SCM) has shown limited success in addressing these recurring issues. This study employs a Systematic Literature Review (SLR) to examine the potential of BIM-SCM integration as a proactive strategy for dispute prevention in public sector construction. Guided by the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) protocol, 74 peer-reviewed articles published between 2013 and 2023 were analysed from Scopus, Web of Science, and ScienceDirect. The review highlights four thematic areas: (1) benefits of BIM-SCM integration, including greater transparency, coordination, and logistics planning; (2) challenges such as technological incompatibility, organisational resistance, and legal ambiguity; (3) theoretical frameworks supporting integration strategies; and (4) research gaps, particularly the lack of context-specific and empirically tested models. Findings suggest that BIM-SCM integration can enhance project performance and reduce disputes by enabling real-time collaboration and transparent information flow. However, adoption remains constrained by institutional and structural barriers, especially in developing countries like Malaysia. This review establishes a foundation for future empirical research and presents the conceptual basis for the proposed BIMxCHAIN framework to support dispute mitigation in public infrastructure projects.