Implementing BIM-Based Material Passports for Sustianable Resource Management in the Construction Industry

The construction industry’s high carbon emissions and resource use demand innovative material management. Traditional methods rely on static, non-standardized data, hindering collaboration and sustainability efforts. This study introduces a BIM-based material passport framework that integrates dynamic material data to enhance interoperability, environmental assessment, and decision-making. Unlike platforms like BAMB and Madaster, this approach offers an integrated, automated, and accessible BIM workflow. While earlier studies focus on limited tasks, this research establishes a comprehensive 3D-7D BIM system for material information management. Using Revit, Dynamo, Excel, and DiRootsOne, the framework automates PDF-to-BIM data transfer, standardizes material properties, and enables real-time tracking and sustainability evaluations. Applications include material quantification, energy modeling, and LCA using EPDs, TDSs, and catalogs. Results show improved efficiency, accurate carbon tracking, and better interdisciplinary collaboration through standardized classification and COBie integration. This study presents a scalable and practical solution for sustainable material management in the AEC industry.