journal article·2025-05-29Open access

BIM-GIS-Based Approach for Quality Management Aligned with ISO 9001

Pablo Araya-Santelices, Pedro Moraga, Edison Atencio, Fidel Lozano-Galant, José Antonio Lozano-Galant

Applied Sciences· Volume 15· Issue 11

Abstract

Quality management during construction is critical to ensuring compliance with technical specifications and quality standards. Traditional practices often rely on manual, paper-based documentation, leading to inefficiencies, data fragmentation, and poor traceability. This study presents QualiSite, a novel digital workflow that integrates Building Information Modeling (BIM) and Geographic Information Systems (GIS), aligned with ISO 9001:2015 requirements, to enhance quality management in building projects. The research is framed under the Design Science Research Method (DSRM), guiding the iterative development and validation of the tool. QualiSite was tested in a real-world case study involving the construction of reinforced concrete walls. The results demonstrated functional improvements in inspection traceability, consistency of quality records, and coordination between field data and BIM elements. Using structured digital forms contributed to more consistent data capture and greater efficiency in recording, organizing, and visualizing quality control statuses within the 3D environment. These outcomes enabled transparent inspection processes and clear visualization of quality status across construction elements. The digital workflow also facilitated the identification of nonconformities and streamlined communication between field inspectors and model managers. This approach advances traditional quality management by embedding inspection records into a Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS) framework, contributing to the digital transformation of the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry and supporting the vision of Smart Industry.
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OpenAlex topics: BIM and Construction Integration · 3D Modeling in Geospatial Applications · 3D Surveying and Cultural Heritage

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Affiliations

Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, BarcelonaTech, C/Jordi Girona 1-3, 08034 Barcelona, Spain

School of Civil Engineering, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso, Av. Brasil 2147, Valparaíso 2340000, Chile

Department of Civil Engineering, Universidad de Castilla-La Mancha, Av. Camilo Jose Cela s/n, 13071 Ciudad Real, Spain

Funding

FEDER—A Way to Make Europe · Spanish Ministry of Economy and Competitiveness, MICIN/AEI/10.13039/501100011033

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