The Architecture, Engineering, and Construction Industry have seen a relatively low increase in the efficiency rates over the recent decades, and the data management is still trying to catch up with the exponential data growth in the sector, both emphasized and embodied by BIM. There is a plethora of methodologies and routines for data management kept under the Business Intelligence umbrella; however, the usability of these tools in the AEC Industry is under development. These concepts were design for other sectors, their characteristics, and challenges, to adopt such tools require tailoring and should embrace the leading trend in the industry: BIM. This study looks at the synergy that is possible due to the overlapping benefits in applying established BI’s technologies and BIM data while assuring a tailored result by putting the peculiarities of the business in the spotlight while building around it. The study is a Literature review that aims to develop a routine for implementing a Business Intelligence Data Center for the Construction Industry. It looks at past research studies that have investigated similar issues for other industries. The sharp look at these studies shows how these two concepts can be combined and, then, proposes a data management routine for more integrated information flow in construction.
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