eWork and eBusiness in Architecture, Engineering and Construction: ECPPM 2016: Proceedings of the 11th European Conference on Product and Process Modelling (ECPPM 2016), Limassol, Cyprus, 7-9 September 2016

eWork and eBusiness in Architecture, Engineering and Construction 2016 collects the papers presented at the 11th European Conference on Product & Process Modelling (ECPPM 2016, Cyprus, 7-9 September 2016), The contributions cover complementary thematic areas that hold great promise for the advancement of research and technological development in the modelling of complex engineering systems, encompassing a substantial number of high quality contributions on a large spectrum of topics pertaining to ICT deployment instances in AEC/FM, including: • Information and Knowledge Management • Construction Management • Description Logics and Ontology Application in AEC • Risk Management • 5D/nD Modelling, Simulation and Augmented Reality • Infrastructure Condition Assessment • Standardization of Data Structures • Regulatory and Legal Aspects • Multi-Model and distributed Data Management • System Identification • Industrialized Production, Smart Products and Services • Interoperability • Smart Cities • Sustainable Buildings and Urban Environments • Collaboration and Teamwork • BIM Implementation and Deployment • Building Performance Simulation • Intelligent Catalogues and Services eWork and eBusiness in Architecture, Engineering and Construction 2016 represents a rich and comprehensive resource for academics, researchers and professionals working in the interdisciplinary areas of information technology applications in architecture, engineering and construction. In the last two decades, the biennial ECPPM (European Conference on Product and Process Modelling) conference series, as the oldest BIM conference, has provided a unique platform for the presentation and discussion of the most recent advances with regard to the ICT (Information and Communication Technology) applications in the AEC/FM (Architecture, Engineering, Construction and Facilities Management) domains.

Table of Contents:
Keynote speakers Data rich design, construction, and operations of sustainable buildings and infrastructure systems L. Soibelman Virtualizing infrastructure I. Brilakis What’s in a model? Intelligent semantic enrichment of BIM models R. Sacks Information & knowledge management (I)—technologies SimpleBIM: From full ifcOWL graphs to simplified building graphs P. Pauwels & A. Roxin IFC model checking based on mvdXML 1.1 M. Weise, N. Nisbet, T. Liebich & C. Benghi Querying linked building data using SPARQL with functional extensions C. Zhang & J. Beetz Context aware information spaces through adaptive multimodel templates F. Hilbert & R.J. Scherer Access control for web of building data: Challenges and directions J. Oraskari & S. Törmä Collaboration and teamwork Integrated buildings and systems design: Approaches, tools, and actors A. Mahdavi & B. Rader Ecosystem and platform review for construction information sharing I. Peltomaa, M. Kiviniemi & J. Väre Building Information Modeling (BIM) for LEEDR IEQ category prerequisites and credits calculations G. Bergonzoni, M. Capelli, G. Drudi, S. Viani & F. Conserva Emotional intelligence—improving the performance of big room O. Alhava, E. Laine & A. Kiviniemi A comparative review of systemic innovation in the construction and film industries S.F. Sujan, G. Aksenova, A. Kiviniemi & S.W. Jones Information & knowledge management (II)—building and urban scale An agile process modelling approach for BIM projects U. Kannengiesser & A. Roxin Implications of a BIM-based facility management and operation practice for design-intent models P. Parsanezhad, V. Tarandi & Ö. Falk Seamless integration of common data environment access into BIM authoring applications: The BIM integration framework C. Preidel, A. Borrmann, C. Oberender & M. Tretheway Pragmatic use of LOD—a modular approach N. Treldal, F. Vestergaard & J. Karlshøj Identifying and addressing multi-source database inconsistencies: Evidences from global road safety information L. Dimitriou & P. Nikolaou Standardization of data structures and interoperability Facilitating the BIM coordinator and empowering the suppliers with automated data compliance checking L.A.H.M. van Berlo & E. Papadonikolaki DRUMBEAT platform—a web of building data implementation with backlinking N. Vu Hoang & S. Törmä A versatile and extensible solution to the integration of BIM and energy simulation D. Mazza, E. El Asmi, S. Robert, K. Zreik & B. Hilaire IfcTunnel—a proposal for a multi-scale extension of the IFC data model for shield tunnels under consideration of downward compatibility aspects S. Vilgertshofer, J.R. Jubierre & A. Borrmann Delivering of COBie data—focus on curtain walls and building envelopes J. Karlshøj, P. Borin, M. Carradori, M. Scotton & C. Zanchetta 5D/nD modelling, simulation and augmented reality Software library for spatial-temporal modeling and reasoning V. Semenov, K. Kazakov, K. Petrishchev & V. Zolotov BIM registration methods for mobile augmented reality-based inspection M. Kopsida & I. Brilakis Generation of serious games environments from BIM for a virtual reality crisis-management system A. Wagner & U. Rüppel Simulation model generation combining IFC and CityGML data G.N. Lilis, G.I. Giannakis, K. Katsigarakis, G. Costa, Á. Sicilia, M.Á. Garcia-Fuentes & D.V. Rovas Information & knowledge management (III)—life cycle operations and energy efficiency Information requirement definition for BIM: A life cycle perspective G.F. Schneider, A. Bougain, P.S. Noisten & M. Mitterhofer A flexible and scalable approach to building monitoring and diagnostics M. Schuss, S. Glawischnig & A. Mahdavi Acquisition and processing of input data for building certification: An approach to increase the reproducibility of energy certificates U. Pont, O. Proskurnina, M. Taheri, A. Mahdavi, B. Sommer, G. Nawara & G. Adam Utilization of GIS data for urban-scale energy inquiries: A sampling approach N. Ghiassi & A. Mahdavi Semantic interoperability for holonic energy optimization of connected smart homes and distributed energy resources S. Howell, Y. Rezgui, J.-L. Hippolyte & M. Mourshed Smart cities Energy matching and trading within green building neighborhoods based on stochastic approach considering uncertainty S.S. Ghazimirsaeid, T. Fernando & M. Marzband Using a mobile application to assess building accessibility in smart cities N. Forcada, M. Macarulla & R. Bortolini Prediction of traffic characteristics in smart cities based on deep learning mechanisms V. Gkania & L. Dimitriou Monitoring drivers’ perception of risk within a smart city environment K. Stylianou & L. Dimitriou Special session: Energy efficient neighborhoods (ee-Neighborhoods) A collaborative environment for energy-efficient buildings within the context of a neighborhood M. Bassanino, T. Fernando, K. Wu, S. Ghazimirsaeid, K. Klobut, T. Mäkeläinen & M. Hukkalainen KPI framework for energy efficient buildings and neighbourhoods K. Klobut, T. Mäkeläinen, A. Huovila, J. Hyvärinen & J. Shemeikka Multiscale building modelling and energy simulation support tools A. Romero, J.L. Izkara, A. Mediavilla, I. Prieto & J. Pérez From District Information Model (DIM) to Energy Analysis Model (EAM) via interoperability N. Rapetti, M. Del Giudice & A. Osello Energy modelling of existing facilities N. Nisbet, J. Cartwright & M. Aizlewood A collaborative platform integrating multi-physical and neighborhood-aware building performance analysis driven by the optimized HOLISTEEC building design methodology H. Pruvost, R.J. Scherer, K. Linhard, G. Dangl, S. Robert, D. Mazza, A. Mediavilla Intxausti, D. Van Maercke, E. Michaelis, G. Kira, T. Häkkinen, E. Delponte & C. Ferrando Collaboration requirements and interoperability fundamentals in BIM based multi-disciplinary building design processes G. Calleja-Rodriguez, R. Guruz, M.-C. Geißler, R. Steinmann, K. Linhard & G. Dangl Technical challenges and approaches to transfer building information models to building energy F. Noack, P. Katranuschkov, R. Scherer, V. Dimitriou, S.K. Firth, T.M. Hassan, N. Ramos, P. Pereira, P. Maló & T. Fernando Task-specific linking for generating an eeBIM model based on an ontology framework M. Kadolsky & R.J. Scherer Visual support for multi-criteria decision making T. Laine, F. Forns-Samso & V. Kukkonen An IT-based holistic methodology for analyzing and managing building life cycle risk H. Pruvost, T. Grille & R.J. Scherer Open eeBIM platform for energy-efficient building design R.J. Scherer, P. Katranuschkov & K. Baumgärtel BIM implementation and deployment (I)—principles and case studies Is BIM-based product documentation based on applicable principles?—Practical use in Norway and Portugal E. Hjelseth & P. Mêda Necessary conditions for the accountable inclusion of dynamic representations of inhabitants in building information models A. Mahdavi & F. Tahmasebi Methodology for tracking BIM benefits on project level T. Mäkeläinen, J. Hyvärinen & M. Rekola BIM for the integration of building maintenance management: A case study of a university campus R. Bortolini, N. Forcada & M. Macarulla A comparative case study of coordination mechanisms in design and build BIM-based projects in the Netherlands A.A. Aibinu & E. Papadonikolaki Information & knowledge management (IV)—construction Construction information framework—the role of classification systems P. Mêda, E. Hjelseth & H. Sousa A semantic web approach to efficient building product data procurement N. Ghiassi, M. Taheri, U. Pont & A. Mahdavi BIM adoption for on-site reinforcement works—a work system view A. Figueres-Munoz & C. Merschbrock Classification of detection states in construction progress monitoring A. Braun, A. Borrmann, S. Tuttas & U. Stilla Introducing process mining for AECFM: Three experimental case studies S. van Schaijk & L.A.H.M. van Berlo Building performance simulation Method of obtaining environmental impact data during the project development process through BIM tool use M.H.C. Marcos & E.Y. Yoshioka A novel approach to building performance optimization via iterative operations on attribute clusters of designs options A. Mahdavi, H. Shirdel & F. Tahmasebi BIM-based building design platform—local environmental effects on building energy performances D. Da Silva, P. Corralles, P. Tournier & M. Cherepanova Intelligent emergency exit signage system framework for real-time emergency evacuation guidance J. Zhang & R.R.A. Issa Using BIM to support simulation of compliant building evacuation J. Dimyadi, R. Amor & M. Spearpoint BIM implementation and deployment (II)—human resources and economics Human-resources optimization & re-adaptation modelling in enterprises S. Zikos, S. Rogotis, S. Krinidis, D. Ioannidis & D. Tzovaras A review of resource based view in the construction industry: A BIM case as a strategic resource O. Geylani & A. Dikbas Building information modeling in use: How to evaluate the return on investment? A. Guerriero, S. Kubicki & S. Reiter A new training concept for implementation of 5D planning with regard to construction of large-scale projects L. Herter, K. Silbe & J. Díaz Combining BIM models and data with game technology to improve the decision making process: `PlayConstruct’ H. Jeffrey Sustainable buildings and urban environments Energy savings and maintenance optimization through the implementation of GESTENSIS energy management system M. Macarulla, M. Casals, M. Gangolells & B. Tejedor Responsiveness based material—[a] passive shading control system M.J. de Oliveira, V. Rato & C. Leitão Promoting energy users’ behavioural change in social housing through a serious game M. Casals, M. Gangolells, M. Macarulla, A. Fuertes, R. Jones, S. Pahl & M. Ruiz Total life cycle and near real time environmental assessment approach: An application to district and urban environment? C. Kuster, Y. Rezgui, J.-L. Hippolyte & M. Mourshed Information & knowledge management (V)—infrastructure Detecting, classifying and rating roadway pavement anomalies using smartphones C. Kyriakou, S.E. Christodoulou & L. Dimitriou Patch defects detection for pavement assessment, using smartphones and support vector machines G.M. Hadjidemetriou & S.E. Christodoulou Comparing diurnal patterns of domestic water consumption: An international study J. Terlet, T.H. Beach, Y. Rezgui & G. Bulteau Waterloss detection in streaming water meter data using wavelet change-point anomaly detection S.E. Christodoulou, E. Kourti, A. Agathokleous & C. Christodoulou Construction/risk management, regulatory and legal aspects Managing constructability on a construction stage: BIM methods M. Tauriainen, J. Helminen & J. Puttonen Integrating BIM and agent-based modelling for construction operational optimization—a LBS approach F.L. Rossini, G. Novembri, A. Fioravanti & C. Insola Topological robustness and vulnerability assessment of water distribution networks A. Agathokleous, C. Christodoulou & S.E. Christodoulou Contractual and legal issues for building information modelling in Turkey Z. Sözen & A. Dikbaş Description logics and ontology application in AEC Structured building monitoring: Ontologies and platform A. Mahdavi, S. Glawischnig, M. Schuss, F. Tahmasebi & A. Heiderer SemCat: Publishing and accessing building product information as linked data G. Gudnason & P. Pauwels Automatic ontology-based green building design parameter variation and evaluation in thermal energy building performance analyses K. Baumgärtel & R.J. Scherer A comprehensive ontologies-based framework to support the retrofitting design of energy-efficient districts G. Costa, Á. Sicilia, G.N. Lilis, D.V. Rovas & J. Izkara