Article: Comparing IT tools used by a sample of BIM- and PLM-supported industries for design/engineering change management Journal: International Journal of Product Lifecycle Management (IJPLM) 2024 Vol.15 No.4 pp.343 - 364 Abstract: BIM and PLM are two holistic 3D-based approaches that support the construction and manufacturing industries, respectively. Recently, research studies have emphasised the importance of comparing these two approaches, as it can lead to cross-pollination and mutual improvement. This paper aims to evaluate the functionalities offered by the IT tools adopted by a sample of BIM- and PLM-supported industries during a design/engineering change management (D/ECM) process to identify potential opportunities for improvement. Four case studies with partners from both industries are presented. Firstly, the D/ECM processes of the industrial partners are described. Secondly, the tools used to control documents are identified and explored. Finally, the functionalities offered by these tools are compared, highlighting their main similarities and differences. Through this study, it was found that the PLM tools presented in the case studies offer some advanced functionalities, particularly related to revision management, impact analysis, and workflow management. Inderscience Publishers - linking academia, business and industry through research

Title: Comparing IT tools used by a sample of BIM- and PLM-supported industries for design/engineering change management

Authors: Oussama Ghnaya; Hamidreza Pourzarei; Louis Rivest; Conrad Boton

Addresses: Systems Engineering Department, École de technologie supérieure (ÉTS), 1100 R. Notre Dame O, Montréal, QC H3C 1K3, Canada; Construction Engineering Department, École de technologie supérieure (ÉTS), 1100 R. Notre Dame O, Montréal, QC H3C 1K3, Canada ' Systems Engineering Department, École de technologie supérieure (ÉTS), 1100 R. Notre Dame O, Montréal, QC H3C 1K3, Canada; Construction Engineering Department, École de technologie supérieure (ÉTS), 1100 R. Notre Dame O, Montréal, QC H3C 1K3, Canada ' Systems Engineering Department, École de technologie supérieure (ÉTS), 1100 R. Notre Dame O, Montréal, QC H3C 1K3, Canada ' Construction Engineering Department, École de technologie supérieure (ÉTS), 1100 R. Notre Dame O, Montréal, QC H3C 1K3, Canada

Abstract: BIM and PLM are two holistic 3D-based approaches that support the construction and manufacturing industries, respectively. Recently, research studies have emphasised the importance of comparing these two approaches, as it can lead to cross-pollination and mutual improvement. This paper aims to evaluate the functionalities offered by the IT tools adopted by a sample of BIM- and PLM-supported industries during a design/engineering change management (D/ECM) process to identify potential opportunities for improvement. Four case studies with partners from both industries are presented. Firstly, the D/ECM processes of the industrial partners are described. Secondly, the tools used to control documents are identified and explored. Finally, the functionalities offered by these tools are compared, highlighting their main similarities and differences. Through this study, it was found that the PLM tools presented in the case studies offer some advanced functionalities, particularly related to revision management, impact analysis, and workflow management.

Keywords: design change management; DCM; engineering change management; ECM; building information modelling; BIM; product lifecycle management; PLM; document management; tools; process; comparison.

DOI: 10.1504/IJPLM.2024.143541

International Journal of Product Lifecycle Management, 2024 Vol.15 No.4, pp.343 - 364

Received: 11 May 2023
Accepted: 31 Jul 2024
Published online: 30 Dec 2024 *

Title: Comparing IT tools used by a sample of BIM- and PLM-supported industries for design/engineering change management

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