Breakdown structure (BS) is a tool used to allocate information packages for various management functions and drive computerized information systems. Although several BS exists, work breakdown structures (WBS) and cost breakdown structures (CBS) are the most widely studied and used in previous literature. Nevertheless, heterogeneity of BS and respective management capabilities in current practices are not adequately addressed. In this context, this paper compared the management capabilities of various BS in both building and plant industries through systematic literature. Management requirements and applications scope, in terms of life cycle and stakeholder, were analyzed, respectively. Finally, finding and lesson-learned are outlined.
This study is supported by the National Research Foundation of Korea (NRF) funded by the Ministry of Science, ICT (MSIT) under Grant No. 2021R1A2C1006997 and by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport (MLIT) of Korean Government Under Grant No. 21AUDP-B128638-05. This support is greatly acknowledged.