BIM 2019 - Call for Papers

3rd International Conference on Building Information Modelling (BIM) in Design, Construction and Operations

9 - 11 October 2019

Seville, Spain

Introduction

The first International Conference on Building Information Modelling (BIM) in Design, Construction and Operations took place in Bristol, UK in 2015 and reconvened in Alicante, Spain in 2017.
The modern construction industry and built environment disciplines have been transformed through the development of new and innovative BIM tools and techniques. These have fundamentally altered the manner in which construction teams operate; the processes through which designs are evolved; and the relationships between conceptual, detail, construction and life cycle stages.
BIM is essentially value-creating collaboration throughout the entire life-cycle of an asset, underpinned by the data attached to them. BIM has far and reaching consequences on both building procurement and infrastructure. This recent emergence constitutes one of the most exciting developments in the field of the Built Environment. These advances have offered project teams multi-sensory collaborative tools and opportunities for new communication structures.
The conference fulfils the vital task of bringing together experts from industry, practice and academia to debate those key topics, to develop innovative solutions, and predict future trends. The conference includes a range of presentation forums, including plenary papers, workshops, seminars, and panel sessions.
Papers presented at this conference series as well as others sponsored by the Wessex Institute are permanently available to the International Scientific Community through the eLibrary of the Institute (www.witpress.com/elibrary).

Conference Topics

The following list covers some of the topics to be presented at BIM 2019. Papers on other subjects related to the objectives of the conference are also welcome.

• BIM in design coordination
• BIM in construction operations
• BIM in building operation and maintenance
• BIM and sustainability
• BIM and collaborative working and practices
• BIM-Facilities management integration
• BIM-GIS integration
• BIM and automation in construction
• BIM and health and safety
• BIM standards
• BIM and interoperability
• BIM and life cycle project management
• BIM and cultural heritage
• BIM and Robotics
• BIM in risk analysis and management
• BIM in building cost control
• BIM and building representation
• BIM in education at university level

Find out more on the conference webpage.

STREMAH 2019 - Call for Papers

16th International Conference on Studies, Repairs and Maintenance of Heritage Architecture

7 – 9 October 2019

Seville, Spain

Introduction

STREMAH 2019 is the 16th International Conference on Studies, Repairs and Maintenance of Heritage Architecture. The meeting has taken place on a regular basis since the first conference started in Florence (1989) and continued in Seville (1991); Bath (1993); Crete (1995); San Sebastian (1997); Dresden (1999); Bologna (2001); Halkidiki (2003); Malta (2005); Prague (2007); Tallinn (2009); Tuscany (2011), the New Forest, UK home of the Wessex Institute (2013), A Coruna, Spain (2015) and Alicante, Spain (2017).
The importance of retaining the built cultural heritage cannot be overstated. Rapid development and inappropriate conservation techniques are threatening many heritage unique sites in different parts of world. This conference aims to provide the knowledge required to formulate regulatory policies, to ensure effective ways of preserving the architectural heritage. The series has been most successful and the conference continues to attract a wide range of high quality contributions since it started in 1989.
The meeting addresses a series of topics related to the historical aspects and the reuse of heritage buildings, as well as technical issues on the structural integrity of different types of buildings, such as those constructed with materials as varied as iron and steel, concrete, masonry, wood or earth. Restoration processes require the appropriate characterisation of those materials, the modes of construction and the structural behaviour of the building. This knowledge can be gained through a series of material characterisation techniques, preferably via non-destructive tests. Modern computer simulation can provide accurate results demonstrating the stress state of the building and possible failure mechanisms affecting its stability. Of particular importance are studies related to their dynamic and earthquake behaviour aiming to provide an assessment of the seismic vulnerability of heritage buildings.
This conference brings together contributions from scientists, architects, engineers and restoration experts from all over the world dealing with different aspects of heritage buildings. Papers contained in the volumes in the series have been published in paper and digital format, and widely distributed around the world. They are also permanently archived in the Wessex Institute eLibrary where they are available to the international community (www.witpress.com/elibrary).

Conference Topics

The following list covers some of the topics to be presented at STREMAH 2019. Papers on other subjects related to the objectives of the conference are also welcome.

• Heritage architecture and historical aspects
• Learning from the past
• Surveying and monitoring
• Maintenance issues
• Rehabilitation of metallic structures
• Earth construction
• Modern (19th/20th century) heritage
• Ports and coastal heritage
• Heritage masonry structures
• Wooden structures
• Simulation and modelling
• Material characterization
• New technologies and materials
• Corrosion and material decay
• Seismic vulnerability and retrofit
• Management and assessment of heritage buildings
• Re-use of heritage buildings
• Heritage and tourism
• Conservation policies
• Guidelines, codes and regulations for heritage
• Heritage management
• Defence heritage
• Industrial heritage
• Transportation heritage
• Social, cultural and economic aspects
• Adaptability and accessibility
• Monitoring and damage detection
• Vernacular architecture

Find out more on the conference webpage.