A requirements engineering framework for integrated systems development for the construction industry

Arayici, Y; Ahmed, V; Aouad, GF

Abstract

Computer Integrated Construction (CIC) systems are computer environments through which
collaborative working can be undertaken. Although many CIC systems have been developed to demonstrate the
communication and collaboration within the construction projects, the uptake of CICs by the industry is still
inadequate. This is mainly due to the fact that research methodologies of the CIC development projects are
incomplete to bridge the technology transfer gap. Therefore, defining comprehensive methodologies for the
development of these systems and their effective implementation on real construction projects is vital.
Requirements Engineering (RE) can contribute to the effective uptake of these systems because it drives the
systems development for the targeted audience. This paper proposes a requirements engineering approach for
industry driven CIC systems development. While some CIC systems are investigated to build a broad and deep
contextual knowledge in the area, the EU funded research project, DIVERCITY (Distributed Virtual Workspace
for Enhancing Communication within the Construction Industry), is analysed as the main case study project
because its requirements engineering approach has the potential to determine a framework for the adaptation of
requirements engineering in order to contribute towards the uptake of CIC systems.

Citation

Arayici, Y., Ahmed, V., & Aouad, G. (2006). A requirements engineering framework for integrated systems development for the construction industry

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Publication Date: Mar 1, 2006
• Deposit Date: Sep 19, 2007
• Publicly Available Date: Apr 5, 2016
• Journal: Journal of Information Technology in Construction (ITCon)
• Print ISSN: 14006529
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 11
• Pages: 35-55
• Publisher URL: http://www.itcon.org/data/works/att/2006_3.content.07613.pdf