The benefits of integrating Smart Contracts and BIM using an XML protocol

The benefits of BIM to the construction industry have been object of extensive research, but rarely about the benefits of integrating BIM and Smart Contract. The purpose of this paper is to propose a solution to the integration of Smart Contracts and BIM through an XML protocol; and to illustrate the possible benefits of such integration before and during construction. Due to the lack of literature on this subject this paper also makes recommendations for further research.