Analysis of interoperability value proposition in the architectural, engineering and construction sector

Whilst the lack of interoperability between companies has been a problem for sometime, today with the increasing pervasiveness of ICT applications in all companies´ function the problem is becoming more acute. Organizations operating for the AEC sector are not an exception. This paper presents a model for value proposition suitable to measure the impact of interoperability at enterprise level. A specific analysis of actual and potential value of interoperability in the AEC sector is conducted on interoperability interaction types, as communications, coordination, cooperation, collaboration and channel.