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Title:
A Data-Informed Decision Support Systems for Sustainable Construction Material Supply Chain Management Using BIM and GIS
Agreement Number:
1044103
Agreement Value:
$462,000.00
Agreement Date:
Jun 22, 2026 - Jun 14, 2028
Description:
This project will advance the digital transformation of the construction industry by developing an integrated, data-driven decision support system for sustainable supply chain management. It combines Building Information Modeling (BIM), Geographic Information Systems (GIS), real-time sensor data, and logistics information into a graph-based integration framework, visualized through interactive Power BI dashboards. The system will provide real-time information on material flows, logistics, and project performance. Multi-criteria optimization and decision-making methods will be applied to design strategies for the decarbonization of procurement, transport and waste management, in a way that minimizes costs, emissions and material waste, while supporting the principles of the circular economy. A user-centric design approach will ensure stakeholders have intuitive, out-of-the-box dashboards that enable interactive analysis, route visualization, and sustainability assessment. Overall, the project will support informed and timely decision-making, reduce delays and waste, and contribute to a more resilient, low-carbon construction sector.
Organization:
National Research Council Canada
Expected Results:

In the short term, anticipated outcomes will be strengthened collaborations across industry, academia, and government to support research excellence. In the medium term, anticipated outcomes will be the development of new and potentially disruptive technologies with collaborators. In the long term, find collaborative solutions to public policy challenges and create stronger innovation systems.

Location:
Toronto, Ontario, CA M3J 1P3
Reference Number:
172-2026-2027-Q1-1044103
Agreement Type:
Grant
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
119306736
Recipient Type:
Academia
Recipient's Legal Name:
York University
Federal Riding Name:
Humber River--Black Creek
Federal Riding Number:
35041
Program:
Collaborative Science, Technology and Innovation Program - Collaborative R&D Initiatives
Program Purpose:

Collaborate on multiparty research and development programs to catalyze transformative, high-risk, high-reward research with the potential for game-changing scientific discoveries and technological breakthroughs in priority areas.

NAICS Code:
541710 - R&D in the physical, engineering and life sciences