The Network

Team

Jaan Saar

Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications for Estonia

Milena Feustel

Federal Ministry of Transport and Digital Infrastructure (BMVI)

Maria Pla

Institut Cartogràfic i Geològic de Catalunya

Institutions

Research Institutes

University of Technology (The Netherlands)

Expert in 3D city models and related standards (CityGML, CityJSON…); GeoBIM and spatial data integration; Industry Foundation Classes (IFC) standard; BIM (in particular: geometry representation and validation). Working for the integration of 3D (geo)information systems for use cases, through open...

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Fraunhofer Italia Research (Italy)

Experts in BIM implementation in public administration; BIM requirements analysis to accomplish the building permit procedure; Statistical content/information/data analysis of building permit documentation; BIM asset development for public administration. Working for the integration of BIM models and geographic information system...

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Università di Brescia (Italy)

Expert in BIM implementation in public administration for exchange information requirements, model and code checking; BIM-enabled design management; building energy modelling and IoT-based asset management, procedural aspects of virtual reality implementation in collaborative design reviews; IoT-enabled construction management. Working for...

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TNO (The Netherlands)

The TNO team has a focus on automatic code checking based on BIM models. The team combines the expertise of open standard BIM technology, data management, artificial intelligence, design of buildings and building regulations. The team has developed an ecosystem...

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University of Ljubljana (Slovenia)

The team from the Chair of geoinformatics has competences in GIS data and processes modelling (using standards such as UML), 3D geospatial data modelling by integrating various data sources, real property information systems and geospatial data support for decision making....

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Ruhr University Bochum (Germany)

The Chair of Computing in Engineering at the Ruhr University Bochum has been working on innovative concepts for the implementation of Building Information Modeling for many years. One focus is the development of digital approaches for the automated checking of...

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University College London (UK)

GeoBIM research focusses on full lifecycle modelling – including: reality capture and sensor enabling for new and existing buildings and infrastructure; the use of geospatial data for planning and construction site safety and management; data management standards and protocols for...

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Belgian Building Research Institute (Belgium)

The Digital Construction division from the BBRI has competences in BIM technologies, including modelling, classification and standards, IFC, plugins developments and AR/VR. Working on all subjects concerning BIM through various Belgian and European research projects, the BBRI main goal is...

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Istanbul Technical University (Turkey)

The researchers have experience on the topics of geographic information systems (GIS) based modeling, spatial decision support systems, and land administration. The research being carried out in Geomatics Engineering Department focuses on creating a reformative framework including the use of...

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Northumbria University (UK)

Northumbria University is one of the leading universities in the UK engaged in research and knowledge exchange activities in digital construction.

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Jerusalem Institute for Policy Research (Israel)

The Jerusalem Institute for Policy Research, which was established in 1978, is a leading and influential research and thought institute that issues from Jerusalem a sustainable social, economic, and spatial doctrine. The Institute is where reality shapers turn to in...

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VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland (Finland)

VTT is one of Europe’s leading research institutions. VTT is owned by the Finnish state and advances the utilisation and commercialisation of research and technology in commerce and society. Currently, VTT is coordinating the ACCORD Horizon Europe project (https://accordproject.eu/) which...

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BUILT CoLAB (Portugal)

BUILT CoLAB aims to develop research, innovation, and knowledge transfer activities, with a view to increasing productivity, competitiveness, and sustainable growth of the Ecosystem of the AEC sector – Architecture, Engineering, and Construction, promoting the digital and climatic transformation of...

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Technological University of the Shannon (Ireland)

The TUS Digital Academy for Sustainable Built Environment (DASBE) develops, designs, and deploys awards ranging from micro-accreditation (1-5 credits), and special purpose awards (5-30 credits), to Minor and Major qualifications for Energy Efficiency, Circular Economy, and Digital skills at levels...

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Bulgarian Society of Construction Law (BSCL) (Bulgary)

The Bulgarian Society of Construction Law (BSCL), ESCL member, is a NGO founded in 2015 uniting the efforts of lawyers, researchers and construction professionals in Bulgaria for implementation of construction law best practices, including standardization and digitalization. Digital permitting aligns...

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Lusófona University (Portugal)

EIGeS is a research unit in Industrial Engineering, Management, and Sustainability integrated into the Industrial Engineering and Management group of the Faculty of Engineering of Lusófona University. We develop research on urban planning and building permits in close connection with...

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Ghent University (Belgium)

The Digital Design Research Group (DoT) is situated at the department of Architecture and Urban planning. Next to providing several courses in the realm digital design, we perform research in the Linked Building Data and building data standards domain.More specifically...

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Technical University of Denmark (Denmark)

The Technical University of Denmark, often simply referred to as DTU, was founded in 1829 at the initiative of Hans Christian Ørsted as Denmark’s first polytechnic, and it is today ranked among Europe’s leading engineering institutions. It is located in...

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University College of Northern Denmark (Denmark)

University College of Northern Denmark (UCN) is a university of applied sciences and provide higher education and perform research, development and innovation activities within the four main areas of business, social education, health and technology.

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University for Business and Technology-UBT (Kosovo)

UBT offers a dynamic and innovative 21 century academic environment. UBT provides a supportive and challenging opportunity for the students, faculty and staff in participatory and self-governance setting.UBT is a modern and leading higher education institution in Kosovo, committed to...

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Politehnica University of Timisoara (Romania) 

Politehnica University Timisoara is recognized as an outstanding actor on the research stage both nationally and internationally. The existence and operation of an important number of research centers (25), in which research teams successfully put into practice the research strategy...

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Researcher in BIM Development (Spain) 

The Catalonia Institute of Construction Technology Foundation – ITeC is a private non-profit organization. Established in 1978, we have since carried out research, design and development of technology-based products and services for the construction sector. We are a private foundation...

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Merseburg University of Applied Sciences (Germany)

As a professor of computer science and IT entrepreneur, I am fascinated by the relationship between theory and practice. Since the mid-1990s, the focus of my work has been on digitization and the digital transformation of administrative processes, especially in...

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The University of Melbourne (Australia)

Melbourne University, a distinguished institution renowned for its excellence in education and research. Our institution stands at the forefront of advances in spatial science, pioneering innovative solutions and pushing the boundaries of knowledge in this dynamic field. With a commitment...

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Poznań University of Technology (Poland)

Poznań University of Technology is public higher education research institution with 2000 students and 28 study directions. Faculty of Civil Engineering and Transport, is one of ten faculties, graduating BSc, MSc and PhD national and international courses. Construction sector becomes...

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University of Agriculture in Krakow (Poland)

The Department of Land Management and Landscape Architecture focuses on research and education in the domains of land surveying and cartography, land management, environmental engineering, and landscape architecture, all of which are fields of study at the Faculty of Environmental...

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Buildwise (Belgium)

Buildwise is on a mission to perform scientific and technical research for the benefit of its members; to supply technical information, assistance and consultancy to its members; to contribute in general to innovation and development in the construction sector in...

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Istanbul Ticaret University (Türkiye)

I work in the domain of project management, Building Information Modeling (BIM), and architecture. I am dedicated to integrating BIM with Industry Foundation Classes (IFC) standards to improve the building permit processes. My current focus is on accurate calculations of...

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Robert Gordon University (UK)

I had presented and published a paper on topic “Navigating Building Standards and Building Warrant Processes in Scotland Building Information Repositories’ at the EC3 2024 Conference

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Public Institutions

Municipalities

Municipality of Merano (Italy)

The Chair of Computing in Engineering at the Ruhr University Bochum has been working on innovative concepts for the implementation of Building Information Modeling for many years. One focus is the development of digital approaches for the automated checking of...

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Vantaan rakennusvalvonta (Finland)

GeoBIM research focusses on full lifecycle modelling – including: reality capture and sensor enabling for new and existing buildings and infrastructure; the use of geospatial data for planning and construction site safety and management; data management standards and protocols for...

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Ayuntamiento de Madrid (Spain)

The Building Directorate-General of Madrid municipality has been working on the implementation of Digital Building Permits since 2020 as part of the Digital Transformation Strategy of the local government of Madrid. We are aiming for the development of a semi-automation...

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Suceava County Council

Suceava County Council is the local public administration authority, established at the level of Suceava County to coordinate the activity of local councils, in order to provide public services of county interest.

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Aarhus Ejendomme

Aarhus Municipality properties. We are building owner: 2,6 mio m², 1081 locations, +3700 Buildings, yearly budget: +1,1 Bio. Danish kr.

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National Mapping and Cadastral Agencies

Governmental agencies and institutions

Etat de Genève (Switzerland)

The State of Geneva manage the Territory of Geneva and the Building Permit instruction on it. It conducts a digitalisation of the buiding permit. Since 2017, the State of Geneva initiates a BIM approach for the Building Permit Process and...

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Urban.brussels (Belgium)

Urban.brussels is responsible for managing renovation grants, implementing regional policy on urban planning, implementing regional policy on the conservation of movable and immovable heritage and managing operational programmes such as the Neighbourhood Contracts / Sustainable Neighbourhoods and the Urban Policy.

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Private companies and professionals

Private companies

Cogital (UK)

We are an international Digital Transformation Agency for the Built-Asset Environment. We work with Owners, Consultants, Contractors, and Ventures to guide and support their Digital Transformation journey. We operate from our main offices in London and Düsseldorf, with partner offices...

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Buro Happold Ltd (UK)

We are an international, integrated consultancy of engineers, consultants and advisers. Operating in 25 locations worldwide, with 60 partners and over 1,900 employees; for over 40 years we have built a world-class reputation for delivering creative, value led solutions for...

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BIM Academy (Spain)

BIM Academy boosts BIM methodology, Lean Construction and IPD processes across all stakeholders participating in all life cycle phases of construction. The connection of an automated CityXML to IFC and vice versa will open a series of possible services to...

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SIA Architects (Belgium)

We are an architectural firm created in 1995 and currently based in Belgium. We believe in collaboration as an engine of innovation and we are oriented towards new digital horizons to face new challenges in the field of architecture.

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DBA Group (Italy, Slovenia)

DBA GROUP is an indipendent holding (group of companies) specialized in Consultancy, Architectures, Engineering and Project Management services and ICT solutions focused on lifecycle management for building and mission critical infrastructure.

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Future Insight (the Netherlands)

Future Insight is a young Dutch software development company. We provide innovative open solutions for organizing the living environment. For example with our Clearly collaboration tool and our full service open 3D Digital Twins. For this group the development our...

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EiPM (Spain)

We encourage, help and support our clients and costumers to lead the digital transformation in the assets management and construction industry through Building Information Modelling (BIM), Virtual Design Construction (VDC) and Project Information Management (PIM), and technologies such as Big...

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IFCWebServer.org

IFCWebServer is an Open BIM Server and online viewer based on IFC standard and the only graph platform for BIM models. It supports QA/QC and Automatic Code Compliance Checking for BIM models based on IFC standard

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Cype (Spain)

CYPE is a Spanish research intensive SME dedicated to the development of technical software for Architecture, Engineering and Construction professionals. CYPE develops solutions based in Open BIM technology for many different areas: energy efficiency, structures, architecture, building facilities, urban planning,...

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Xinaps (The Netherlands)

We developed a user-driven, easy-to-use Software as a Service (SaaS) solution that enables users to validate data, visualize models and report flaws in real-time in the late design and pre-construction stage.

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RIB software (Germany)

The company RIB Software SE has been developing technical innovations for the construction sector since 1961. In the period from Dec 2021 to Nov 2024, RIB Software is lead partner of the research project „iECO“ (intelligent Empowerment of Construction Industry)...

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Bimtech NGO (Romania)

Registered on 2016 in Romania as a not for profit association, on the short name BIMtech with the scope and mission of adopting BIM practices on the country.

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Opinion Builders Ltd. (Hungary)

Opinion Builders Ltd. is a Hungarian company offering integrated architectural, engineering, urban design, and open BIM solutions to clients. We believe technology and continuous learning are key to finding the best answer to a design challenge. We consider it important...

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ARKCON (Finland)

ARKCON and Insinööritoimisto Kallinen Ltd services focus on construction sector and real estate consultancy, training, marketing and sales. Expertise in BIM, hospital projects and export projects.

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SWAPP (Israel)

By automating the many cumbersome and manual architectural and planning processes, SWAPP radically increases productivity and profitability for real estate developers, architects, general contractors, and other stakeholders.

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Semmtech (The Netherlands)

Semmtech is an interoperability service provider. They combine expertise in data and technology with a deep knowledge of complex Engineering industries, including Construction. Semmtech provides interoperability through semantic ontologies, and translating (PDF) documents to Linked Data Specification Libraries and Object...

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Just BIM it (Belguim) 

Just BIM it provides a wide range of services in AEC sector from strategy implementa-on, project management, consultancy, and training. with the aim of developing sustainable digital transi-on for our trusted partners ac-ve in the public and private sectors. With...

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IDP (Spain)

The IDP Group is a global and multisectoral technical service company, founded in 1998, which is specialized in the fields of engineering, environment, and architecture. After 25 years, IDP is formed by more than 500 technical and multidisciplinary teams with...

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ACTIONLAB (Portugal) 

ACTIONLAB offers specialized public governance consulting services, including developing strategies and partnerships, developing the organization and its resources, funding applications, and more. Our team evidences has track record of results in projects of innovation and digital transformation in public administration,...

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Basler & Hofmann (Switzerland) 

We are an independent engineering, planning and consulting company. We develop pioneering solutions for extensively used spaces. Specialists from over 30 disciplines work together to achieve this goal. Our joined-up thinking and our competency to see the big picture characterize...

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TORCH Solutions (Brazil)

TORCH Solutions is a Company with over 24 years in the market and extensive experience in consulting and training for the AEC Sector. Our team is specialized in BIM technology with a high level of expertise in developing business solutions...

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Linesight (Ireland)

Delivering professional construction consultancy services and strategic support to multiple sectors globally since 1974

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Reify. (Portugal)

Reify. is an integrated player that provides a full spectrum of real estate services – Architecture, Engineering, Development & Project Management, Intelligence, and Licensing – necessary to create, change, or boost projects, assets and cities.

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ENCORD

ENCORD is a forum for all industry stakeholders whose main business lies in the construction sector. Founded in 1989 ENCORD has become a major network in the construction sector. Our members are leading companies and suppliers with a business focus...

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Freelance Architects, designers and BIM experts

Supporting organizations