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Towards a conceptual modeling framework for construction simulation

Discrete event simulation (DES) has been used in academia to solve complex construction management problems for decades. However, it has not gained widespread adoption within the industry. A considerable effort to increase the acceptance of DES in construction has been carried out. However, it has been heavily focused on implementing DES models, neglecting both a detailed conceptualization of the real system and an understanding of stakeholders' requirements. Conceptual modeling (CM) is a fundamental step in DES which helps build stakeholders' trust in the resulting model. We argue, then, that it is vital to develop a CM framework for the construction domain to improve the acceptance of DES in the industry. We propose a domain-specific CM framework for construction application. This framework will be formulated to suit the complex environment of construction projects.