eWork and eBusiness in Architecture, Engineering and Construction
ECPPM 2014

Table of Contents

Preface
Organization

Keynote papers

Introducing BIM+: An open platform for building faster and better
H. Oogink

Interoperability and semantics – An introduction into the past and a look at the future
E.J. Neuhold

A distributed and scalable approach to building monitoring
R. Zach, H. Hofstätter & A. Mahdavi

Fundamental aspects of BIM

The perceived business value of BIM
S. Vass & K.T. Gustavsson

BIM-collaboration processes – from fuzziness to practical implementation
K. Linhard & R. Steinmann

Goal-driven method for sustainable evaluation of BIM project success level
G. Lee & J.Won

Development of baseline processes for sustainable and BIM building projects
H.A. Tan, T. Kirmayr, P. Noisten & G. Grün

Design process support for tech nology choice with innovation and risk management
P. Noisten, H.A. Tan, G. Grün &T. Kirmayr

BIM & construction

The assessment of constructability: BIM cases
M. Tauriainen, J. Puttonen, A. Saari, P. Laakso & K. Forsblom

BIM on the construction site: Generating on demand, task specific drawings in the site office
L.A.H.M. van Berlo & M.G. Natrop

A BIM model to visualize quality risks in construction projects
N. Forcada, J.M. Beca, M. Macarulla, M. Gangolells & M. Casals

Reconstruction of 3D building models from 2D scanned plans-opening the path for enhanced decision support in renovation design
L. Gimenez, S. Robert, F. Suard & K. Zreik

BIM in planning deconstruction projects
M. Galic, Z. Dolacek-Alduk, A. Cerovecki, D. Glick & M. Abramovic

Automated generation of building fingerprints using a spatio-semantic query language for building information models
S. Daum, A. Borrmann, C. Langenhan & F. Petzold

On-site construction management framework based on a real-time building information modeling system
N. Zeng, Y. Liu, X. Li & B. Xu

Towards automated construction progress monitoring using BIM-based point cloud processing
A. Braun, A. Borrmann, S. Tuttas & U. Stilla

A graph-based prediction method for electrical wiring in old residential buildings as a part of BIM for urban mining purposes
P.J. Petkova & U. Rüppel

From BIM to life cycle information management in infrastructure
S. van Nederveen, R.Wolfert & M. van de Ruitenbeek

BIM & IFC

Model view checking: automated validation for IFC building models
C. Zhang, J. Beetz & M.Weise

BIM/IFC software certification process by buildingSMART
K. Hausknecht, T. Liebich, M.Weise, K. Linhard, R. Steimann, A. Geiger & K.-H. Häfele

Interoperable data models for infrastructural artefacts – a novel IFC extension method using RDF vocabularies exemplified with quay wall structures for harbors
J. Beetz,W.C. van den Braak, R. Botter, S. Zlatanova & R. de Laat

Web of building data – integrating IFC with the web of data
S. Törmä

An approach to enhancing the connection between BIM models and building energy simulation – HVAC systems in the loop
S. Robert, D. Mazza, B. Hilaire, P. Sette & B. Vinot

BIM methods & applications

A visual BIM query language
A. Wülfing, R.Windisch & R.J. Scherer

A comparison study on BIM and unconstructed knowledge at idea generation phase
P.-S. Lee & S.-C. Shih

Three methods for exchanging status information of building elements
S. Törmä, J. Backman, M. Kiviniemi, J. Aro & J. Nissilä

Effective spatial reasoning in complex 4D modelling environments
V.A. Zolotov, K.A. Kazakov & V.A. Semenov

BIM-based damage assessment and scheduling for post-earthquake building rehabilitation
C. Georgiou, S. Christodoulou & D. Vamvatsikos

Sustainable buildings

Assessment of a computational design environment with embedded simulation capability
E. Batueva & A. Mahdavi

Virtual lego: Re-use of recurring building elements in BIM-models
B. Martens & H. Peter

SEMERGY: Utilizing semantic web technologies for performance-guided building design optimization
U. Pont, N. Ghiassi, F. Shayeganfar, A. Mahdavi, S. Fenz, J. Heurix & A. Anjomshoaa

Ecological Ballet – a design research towards environmental-reactive, adaptive architectural design
B. Sommer, G. Moncayo & U. Pont

Mind the gap between sustainable design and facilities management
R. Valle & A. Junghans

Micro climate & model calibration

A case study of geometry-based automated calculation of microclimatic attributes
S. Glawischnig, K. Hammerberg, M. Vuckovic, K. Kiesel & A. Mahdavi

Development and evaluation of models for the computation of sky radiance and luminance distribution
E. Vazifeh, M. Schuß & A. Mahdavi

GIS-based simulation of solar radiation in urban environments
K. Hammerberg & A. Mahdavi

Combined effects of diffuse fraction and tilted surface radiation models
A. Prada, A. Gasparella, G. Pernigotto & A. Mahdavi

Optimization-based calibration of a school building based on short-term monitoring data
P. Penna, A. Gasparella, F. Cappelletti, F. Tahmasebi & A. Mahdavi

Automated simulation model calibration based on runtime building monitoring
C. Tauber, F. Tahmasebi, R. Zach & A. Mahdavi

Data & information management

MMQL – A language for multi-model linking and filtering
S. Fuchs & R.J. Scherer

Flexible linking of semantic, procedural and logic models for consistent multi-scale infrastructure design
J.R. Jubierre & A. Borrmann

Specification of complex visualization configurations using hierarchically nested mapping rule sets
H. Tauscher & R.J. Scherer

Introducing a new framework for using generic Information Delivery Manuals
T.F. Mondrup, N. Treldal, J. Karlshoej & F. Vestergaard

Multiscale information management for sustainable districts rehabilitation: EFFESUS and FASUDIR projects
A. Egusquiza, I. Prieto & A. Romero

Information consistency on construction – Case study of correlation between classification systems for construction types
P. Mêda & H. Sousa

Civil engineering & infrastructure

Graph-based concurrency control for multi-scale procedural models
M. Flurl, R.-P. Mudani & E. Rank

Evaluation of civil infrastructure sustainability: A Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) approach
M. Matar, H. Osman, M. Georgy, A. Abou-Zeid & M. El-Said

Infrastructure and geospatial data models; spatial links
N.N. Esfahani, S. Fuchs & R.J. Scherer

Interaction modeling to support collaboration in mechanized tunneling
P. Manickam, F. Hegemann, C. Koch, K. Lehner & M. König

An alignment meta-model for the comparison of alignment product models
J. Amann, J.R. Jubierre, A. Borrmann & M. Flurl

Decision support

Using the Systems Modelling Language (SysML) for decision modelling for sustainable building design
P. Geyer

A new approach to the integration of energy assessment tools in CAD for early stage of design decision-making considering uncertainty
R. Rezaee, J. Brown, G. Augenbroe & J. Kim

Classification of degree of automatic processing of building permit applications
E. Hjelseth

A catalogue of “optimization scenarios” to enhance decision-making in establishing an efficient energy management programme
A. Galata, F. Di Gennaro, G. Pedone, Y. Roderick, M. Brogan & A. Sretenovic

Determination of position of elevator systems in buildings based on expertise and heuristic problem space search
P.A. Markos &A.J. Dentsoras

Energy & management

ANN-genetic algorithm-based rule generation for holistic energy management in public buildings
B. Yuce, Y. Rezgui & S.K. Howell

Developing an integrated cloud platform for enabling ‘holistic energy management’ in urban areas
A. Redmond, B. Fies & A. Zarli

Intelligent solutions for sustainable facilities management of highly energy-efficient school buildings
A. Junghans

Aggregating energy supply and demand
R. Drogemuller, F. Boulaire, G. Ledwich, L. Buys, M. Utting, D. Vine, P. Morris & A. Arefi

Energy savings in underground metro stations through the implementation of an environmental aware control system
M. Casals, M. Gangolells, N. Forcada, M. Macarulla & R. Ansuini

Energy modelling

Making SimModel information available as RDF graphs
P. Pauwels, E. Corry & J. O’Donnell

Modeling and predictive control of buildings with distributed energy generation and storage
S. Li & P. Karava

Reliability assessment of BIM-based energy efficiency modeling
S.E. Christodoulou, A. Chari, S.S. Xanthos, S. Kranioti & E. Toxqui

Building performance simulation using business process modelling
P. Moschonas, S. Krinidis, D. Ioannidis & D. Tzovaras

Using data-driven approach to support the energy efficiency building design
Y.Z. Liu & Y.C. Huang

Thermal performance simulation

Building information models as input for building energy performance simulation – the current state of industrial implementations
V. Nasyrov, S. Stratbücker, F. Ritter, A. Borrmann, S. Hua & M. Lindauer

Calibrating whole building energy model: a case study using BEMS data
E. Nolan, J. Allsopp, A. Galata, G. Pedone, B. Zivkovic & A. Sretenovic

Framework for sharing and re-use of domain data in whole building energy simulation
G. Gudnason, P. Katranuschkov, R.J. Scherer & C.A. Balaras

Semi-automatic thermal simulation model generation from IFC data
G.N. Lilis, G.I. Giannakis, G.D. Kontes & D.V. Rovas

Thermal building modeling and simulation for automated load shifting purposes in the non-residential building sector
T. Ferhatbegovic, S. Hauer, I. Leobner, K. Ponweiser, A. Schirrer & M. Kozek

Ontology

An ontology framework for improving building energy performance by utilizing energy saving regulations
K. Baumgärtel, M. Kadolsky & R.J. Scherer

Ontology model for intelligent catalogues of building elements
V.A. Semenov, V.I. Gonahchan, S.V. Morozov & O.A. Tarlapan

Toward constructive evidence of linked open data in AEC domain
A. Anjomshoaa, F. Shayeganfar, A. Mahdavi & A.M. Tjoa

Ontology-based urban energy planning support: building-integrated solar PV
N. Ouhajjou,W. Loibl, A. Anjomshoaa, S. Fenz & A.M. Tjoa

An information system architecture to create building components catalogues using semantic technologies
G. Costa & L. Madrazo

Project & construction management

The utilisation of BIM as a project management tool
E. Papadonikolaki, A. Koutamanis & J.W.F.Wamelink

Feature-based similarity estimation of construction subschedules
K. Shapir & M. König

Trust-based recommendation for semantic zoomable user interface in construction management
A. Guerriero & C. Boton

Ordinary people–extraordinary projects! from big data to knowledge in stakeholder management for construction megaprojects
M.N. Bakht & T. El-diraby

Interactive client centric design management process for construction projects
O. Alhava, E. Laine & A. Kiviniemi

Construction & operation

A conceptual framework to model the performance of project delivery systems
L.F. Alarcón & H. Mesa

Usability assessment of a generative building control logic distribution scheme
B. Rader & A. Mahdavi

Modelling and simulation research for construction supply chains
E. Papadonikolaki & A. Verbraeck

Plug and play building monitoring: The potential of low cost components
R. Zach, A. Paul, R. Zach & A. Mahdavi

Bridging RDBMS and NoSQL to build a high-performance and scalable storage engine for building information systems
S. Glawischnig, H. Hofstätter, R. Bräuer & A. Mahdavi

Human requirements & factors

Reducing energy consumption in public buildings through user awareness
M. Macarulla, M. Casals, M. Gangolells & N. Forcada

Can the human body help us deliver adaptable and resilient buildings?
S.K. Howell, Y. Rezgui & H. Li

Interactive design system for provisioning of customized houses
K. Kwiecinski & J. Słyk

Building stock’s vulnerability to summer overheating and strategies for improving its resilience trough codes, standards and practices
M. Gangolells, M. Casals, N. Forcada & M. Macarulla

A state-space modeling approach for predictive control of buildings with mixed-mode cooling
J. Hu & P. Karava

Commissioning, monitoring & occupancy

Generation and evaluation of embedded probabilistic occupancy models for predictive building systems control
F. Tahmasebi & A. Mahdavi

Utilizing IFC for indoor positioning
S. Muhic & M. Krammer

Advanced occupant & energy simulation for building systems control
D. Browne, S. Deng & K. Menzel

Gap analysis of current best practices in the area of continual commissioning
A. Hryshchenko & K. Menzel

A methodology for data logging and retrieval from remote sites
S. Hoerster, F. Katzemich & K. Menzel

Collaboration & management

Breaking down the barriers to ICT usage in the European construction sector
R. Mierop, S. Oudmaijer, T. Tol, K. Spitsbaard, M. Madas & K. Zografos

An overview of information logistics for FM&O business processes
P. Parsanezhad

Conceptual model for an ICT-enabled educational platform for collaborative design
B. ¸Senyapılı & C.J. Anumba

Framework and method for managing large-scale R&D projects
H.A. Tan, P. Noisten, G. Grün, T. Kirmayr & S. Stratbücker

A global framework for modelling supply chains in AEC
E. Papadonikolaki, A. Koutamanis & J.W.F.Wamelink

Big data in smart building operation

Performance indicators to evaluate buildings’ systems’ performance
K. Menzel, D. Browne & S. Deng

New business models for holistic building management
K. Menzel & S. Sirr

Why and how to assess the quality of building performance data
K. Menzel, A. Hryshchenko & K. Mo

An ICT platform for building analytics
K.I. Katsigarakis, G.D. Kontes, J. Rojicek, C. Valmaseda, J.L. Hernandez & D.V. Rovas

Energy simulation for predictive building control
J.R. Santiago, H. Dittmer, K. Hottges, M.A. García & L.A. Bujedo

eeBDM workshop

Using IFC for energy-extended building data modelling – challenges, achievements, first experiences and evaluation
P. Katranuschkov, K. Baumgärtel, R.J. Scherer,W. vanWoudenberg & M.-C. Geißler

Application of multi-step simulation and multi-eKPI sensitivity analysis in building energy design optimization
T. Laine, F. Forns-Samso, P. Katranuschkov, R. Hoch & P. Freudenberg

Architectural simulation of the integration of Building Information Modelling (BIM) & Business Process Modelling (BPM)
M. Eguaras-Martínez, C. Martín-Gómez, M. Vidaurre-Arbizu, T. Brennan, S. Krinidis, D. Ioannidis & D. Tzovaras

Using a multi-model for a BIM-based design and operation of building energy management systems
P. Stenzel, J. Haufe & N. Jimenez-Redondo

Integrating heterogeneous building and periphery data models at the district level: The NIM approach
T. Greifenberg, M. Look, B. Rumpe & K.A. Ellis

Building an ontology catalogue for smart cities
M. Poveda-Villalón, R. García-Castro & A. Gómez-Pérez

Integrating multiple data sources, domains and tools in urban energy models using semantic technologies
Á. Sicilia, L. Madrazo & J. Pleguezuelos

BIM as relational database for construction management
M. De Mori, D. Erba, F. Manzone & A. Osello

BIM and GIS for district modeling
M. Del Giudice, A. Osello & E. Patti

The VERYSchool navigator – Intelligent ISO 50001 energy management decision making in school buildings
A. Galata, M. Brogan, G. Pedone, A. De Ferrari & Y. Roderick

Collaborative environment for energy-efficient buildings at an early design stage
M. Bassanino, T. Fernando, J. Masior, M. Kadolsky, R.J. Scherer, F. Fouchal, T.M. Hassan, S. Firth, T. Mäkeläinen & K. Klobut

A new methodology for designing energy efficient buildings in neighbourhoods
T. Mäkeläinen, K. Klobut, M. Hannus, M. Sepponen, T. Fernando, M. Bassanino, J. Masior, F. Fouchal, T. Hassan & S. Firth

Towards a KPI-controlled holistic design method for eeBuildings
R.J. Scherer, R. Guruz, G. Calleja-Rodriguez & M.-C. Geißler

Processes and requirements for an eeEmbedded Virtual Design Laboratory
M.-C. Geißler,W. vanWoudenberg & R. Guruz

The HOLISTEEC platform for building design optimization: an overview
S. Robert, D. Mazza, A.M. Intxausti, C. Guigou, J. Martin, H. Pruvost, R.J. Scherer, C. Ferrando & E. Delponte

Holistic and optimized life-cycle integrated support for energy-efficient building design and construction: HOLISTEEC methodology
E. Delponte, C. Ferrando, M. Di Franco, T. Hakkinen, M. Rekola, G. Abdalla, P. Casaldàliga, C.P. Ortiz, A.L. Vega & S.-G. Shih

Hospital campus design related with EeB challenges
S. De Hoogh, R. Di Giulio, C. Quentin, B. Turillazzi & R. Sebastian

Interoperable tools for designing energy-efficient buildings in healthcare districts
J. Benner, K.-H. Häfele, P. Bonsma, M. Bourdeau, S. Soubra, H. Sleiman & S. Robert

Open standard CMO for parametric modelling based on semantic web
P. Bonsma, I. Bonsma, T. Zayakova, A. van Delft, R. Sebastian & M. Böhms

Towards a new business model for collective self-organised housing interventions
É. Geroházi, J. Hegedüs & H. Szemzo

Flexible data model for energy efficiency
J.A. Márquez, J. Amuedo & M.Á.O. Rodríguez

Author index