Direct procurement in local governments and building information modeling (BIM) integration model proposal for local governments

Abstract

In the present study, the steps of direct procurement processes and related construction works are described, information is given about the effects of BIM on general process management, and the process and cost-based analysis capabilities of BIM are explained. The integration of these processes is performed using a demo program, visuals of the integration are shared, and comparative results are presented regarding what could be achieved if the integration in question were to be applied with traditional methods. Based on comparative analyses, it is concluded that the targeted and desired results are obtained.