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AEGIR: Digital & physical incremental renovation packages for environmental and energy performance

Digital and physical renovation packages that improve environmental and energy performance while optimising resource use.

BIM for Facility Management

BIM-based approaches for facility management that turn structured building information into maintenance and operational decisions.

BUILDSPACE: Space-driven services for energy-efficient buildings and climate-resilient cities

Space-driven services that support energy-efficient building operation and climate-resilient city planning.

CIRCULAR1st: Smart automation for prioritising sustainable and circular solutions in early design

Smart automation to prioritise sustainable and circular building solutions during early design.

DigTwins4buildings: Human-centric digital twins for building management

Human-centric digital twins that support day-to-day building management decisions.

OMICRON: Robotised road maintenance and intelligent decision support

Robotised technologies and intelligent decision support for more automated, optimised road maintenance.

VA4BHC: Virtual Assistant for Better Healthcare

Spanish national research project on a virtual assistant for better healthcare, led by Top Health Tech.

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Reducing the risks of tower crane installation and operation in high-rise buildings

Published in 2nd Conference of High-Rise Buildings, Tehran, Iran (Persian), 2014

Reducing the risks of tower crane installation and operation in high-rise buildings

Recommended citation: Alavi, H. (2014). "Reducing the risks of tower crane installation and operation in high-rise buildings." 2nd Conference of High-Rise Buildings, Tehran, Iran (Persian).
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Construction Information Modeling for Dam Projects

Published in 10th National Congress of Civil Engineering, Sharif University of Technology, Tehran, Iran (Persian), 2016

Construction Information Modeling for Dam Projects

Recommended citation: Alavi, H. (2016). "Construction Information Modeling for Dam Projects." 10th National Congress of Civil Engineering, Sharif University of Technology, Tehran, Iran (Persian).
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BIM LOD for facility management tasks

Published in European Conference on Computing in Construction (EC3 2019), Chania, Crete, Greece, 2019

BIM LOD for facility management tasks

Recommended citation: Alavi, H.; Forcada, N. (2019). "BIM LOD for facility management tasks." European Conference on Computing in Construction (EC3 2019), Chania, Crete, Greece.
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BIM-based Augmented Reality for Facility Maintenance Management

Published in European Conference on Computing in Construction (EC3 2021), Online, 2021

BIM-based Augmented Reality for Facility Maintenance Management

Recommended citation: Alavi, H.; Forcada, N.; Fan, S.; San, W. (2021). "BIM-based Augmented Reality for Facility Maintenance Management." European Conference on Computing in Construction (EC3 2021), Online, 431–438.
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Enhancing occupants’ comfort through BIM-based probabilistic approach

Published in Automation in Construction, 2021

Enhancing occupants’ comfort through BIM-based probabilistic approach

Recommended citation: Alavi, H.; Forcada, N.; Bortolini, R.; Edwards, D. J. (2021). "Enhancing occupants’ comfort through BIM-based probabilistic approach." Automation in Construction.
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Digital twins’ applications for building energy efficiency: a review

Published in Energies, 2022

Digital twins’ applications for building energy efficiency: a review

Recommended citation: Bortolini, R.; Rodrigues, R.; Alavi, H.; Dalla Vecchia, L.; Forcada, N. (2022). "Digital twins’ applications for building energy efficiency: a review." Energies.
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User-Centric BIM-Based Framework for HVAC Root-Cause Detection

Published in Energies, 2022

User-Centric BIM-Based Framework for HVAC Root-Cause Detection

Recommended citation: Alavi, H.; Forcada, N. (2022). "User-Centric BIM-Based Framework for HVAC Root-Cause Detection." Energies.
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Predicting hospital admissions to reduce crowding in the emergency departments

Published in Applied Sciences, 2022

Predicting hospital admissions to reduce crowding in the emergency departments

Recommended citation: Cusido, J.; Alavi, H.; Llunas, L. (2022). "Predicting hospital admissions to reduce crowding in the emergency departments." Applied Sciences.
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BIM-based Decision Support for Building Condition Assessment

Published in Automation in Construction, 2022

BIM-based Decision Support for Building Condition Assessment

Recommended citation: Alavi, H.; Bortolini, R.; Forcada, N. (2022). "BIM-based Decision Support for Building Condition Assessment." Automation in Construction.
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Occupants’ Perception of Digital Models for Building Management

Published in SSRN (Technical Note), 2022

Occupants’ Perception of Digital Models for Building Management

Recommended citation: Gordo-Gregorio, P.; Alavi, H.; Guéna, F.; Forcada, N. (2022). "Occupants’ Perception of Digital Models for Building Management." SSRN (Technical Note).
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Augmented Reality-Based Facility Maintenance Management System

Published in Facilities, 2023

Augmented Reality-Based Facility Maintenance Management System

Recommended citation: Fan, S.; San, W.; Wu, C.; Forcada, N.; Alavi, H. (2023). "Augmented Reality-Based Facility Maintenance Management System." Facilities.
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Integrated Building Intelligence

Published in Springer Nature, 2024

Integrated Building Intelligence

Recommended citation: Alavi, H.; Kookalani, S.; Rahimian, F.; Forcada, N. (2024). "Integrated Building Intelligence." Springer Nature.
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On supporting traffic management decisions according to bridges structural health monitoring within a digital twin-oriented platform

Published in AIIT 4th International Conference on Transport Infrastructure and Systems (TIS ROMA 2024), Rome, Italy. Transportation Research Procedia, 90, 2024

On supporting traffic management decisions according to bridges structural health monitoring within a digital twin-oriented platform

Recommended citation: Abbasi, M.; Consilvio, A.; Hernández-González, I. A.; Lopez-Arevalo, P.; Alavi, H. (2024). "On supporting traffic management decisions according to bridges structural health monitoring within a digital twin-oriented platform." AIIT 4th International Conference on Transport Infrastructure and Systems (TIS ROMA 2024), Rome, Italy. Transportation Research Procedia, 90, 384–391.
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Digital Twins in Construction: Leveraging Point Cloud Data and BIM for Monitoring Project Schedule

Published in Computing in Civil Engineering 2024 (ASCE i3CE 2024), Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, USA, 2024

Digital Twins in Construction: Leveraging Point Cloud Data and BIM for Monitoring Project Schedule

Recommended citation: Alavi, H.; Wang, M.; Wang, G.; Kookalani, S.; Mathew, A.; Brilakis, I. (2024). "Digital Twins in Construction: Leveraging Point Cloud Data and BIM for Monitoring Project Schedule." Computing in Civil Engineering 2024 (ASCE i3CE 2024), Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, USA, 510–518.
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Enhancing Building Maintenance Efficiency Through BIM-LiDAR Integration

Published in European Conference on Computing in Construction (EC3 2024), Chania, Crete, Greece, 2024

Enhancing Building Maintenance Efficiency Through BIM-LiDAR Integration

Recommended citation: Alavi, H.; Chen, W.; Wang, M.; Kookalani, S.; Brilakis, I. (2024). "Enhancing Building Maintenance Efficiency Through BIM-LiDAR Integration." European Conference on Computing in Construction (EC3 2024), Chania, Crete, Greece.
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Automated Generation of Geometric Digital Twins of Roof for Building Retrofitting

Published in Computing in Civil Engineering 2024 (ASCE i3CE 2024), Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, USA, 2024

Automated generation of geometric digital twin of roof for building retrofitting

Recommended citation: Wang, M.; Wen, Y.; Pan, Y.; Wang, G.; Alavi, H.; Kookalani, S.; Brilakis, I. (2024). "Automated Generation of Geometric Digital Twins of Roof for Building Retrofitting." Computing in Civil Engineering 2024 (ASCE i3CE 2024), Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, USA, 490–494.
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Matching Reused Elements to Structural Designs for Steel Reuse

Published in Computing in Civil Engineering 2024 (ASCE i3CE 2024), Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, USA, 2024

Matching Reused Elements to Structural Designs for Steel Reuse

Recommended citation: Kookalani, S.; Parn, E.; Brilakis, I.; Luo, P.; Alavi, H.; Wang, M.; Green, S. (2024). "Matching Reused Elements to Structural Designs for Steel Reuse." Computing in Civil Engineering 2024 (ASCE i3CE 2024), Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, USA, 12–19.
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Automatic Extraction of Building Features for Building Façades Based on Laser Scanning Technology

Published in European Conference on Computing in Construction (EC3 2024), Chania, Crete, Greece, 2024

Automatic Extraction of Building Features for Building Façades Based on Laser Scanning Technology

Recommended citation: Wang, M.; Wen, Y.; Pan, Y.; Alavi, H.; Kookalani, S.; Chen, W.; Brilakis, I. (2024). "Automatic Extraction of Building Features for Building Façades Based on Laser Scanning Technology." European Conference on Computing in Construction (EC3 2024), Chania, Crete, Greece.
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Dense 3D Neural Map Reconstruction Only Using a Low-cost LiDAR

Published in Computing in Civil Engineering 2024 (ASCE i3CE 2024), Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, USA, 2024

Dense 3D Neural Map Reconstruction Only Using a Low-cost LiDAR

Recommended citation: Wang, G.; Mathew, A.; Wang, M.; Wen, Y.; Alavi, H.; Chen, W.; Brilakis, I. (2024). "Dense 3D Neural Map Reconstruction Only Using a Low-Cost LiDAR." Computing in Civil Engineering 2024 (ASCE i3CE 2024), Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, USA, 583–588.
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Exploring Deep Generative Models in Building Design

Published in European Conference on Computing in Construction (EC3 2024), Chania, Crete, Greece, 2024

Exploring Deep Generative Models in Building Design

Recommended citation: Kookalani, S.; Parn, E.; Brilakis, I.; Pan, N.; Wang, M.; Alavi, H. (2024). "Exploring Deep Generative Models in Building Design." European Conference on Computing in Construction (EC3 2024), Chania, Crete, Greece.
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Digital Twins in the Sustainable Construction Industry

Published in Buildings, 2024

Digital Twins in the Sustainable Construction Industry

Recommended citation: Zahedi, F.; Alavi, H.; Majrouhi Sardroud, J.; Dang, H. (2024). "Digital Twins in the Sustainable Construction Industry." Buildings.
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Review of Multimodal Data and their Applications for Road Maintenance

Published in Smart Construction, 2024

Review of Multimodal Data and their Applications for Road Maintenance

Recommended citation: Malihi, S.; Potseluyko, L.; Mathew, A.; Alavi, H.; Kumar, V.; Pan, Y.; Binni, L.; Wang, G.; Wang, X.; Brilakis, I. (2024). "Review of Multimodal Data and their Applications for Road Maintenance." Smart Construction.
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AI-Driven BIM Integration for Optimizing Healthcare Facility Design

Published in Buildings, 2024

AI-Driven BIM Integration for Optimizing Healthcare Facility Design

Recommended citation: Alavi, H.; Gordo, P.; Forcada, N.; Bayramova, A.; Edwards, D. J. (2024). "AI-Driven BIM Integration for Optimizing Healthcare Facility Design." Buildings.
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Structural Design and Optimization of Lifting Self-forming GFRP Elastic Gridshells based on Machine Learning

Published in Routledge (Taylor & Francis), 2025

Structural Design and Optimization of Lifting Self-forming GFRP Elastic Gridshells based on Machine Learning

Recommended citation: Kookalani, S.; Alavi, H.; Rahimian, F. (2025). "Structural Design and Optimization of Lifting Self-forming GFRP Elastic Gridshells based on Machine Learning." Routledge (Taylor & Francis).
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Evaluating the Impact of Problem-Based Learning and Digital Models on Civil Engineering Education

Published in The Sixth International Conference on Civil and Building Engineering Informatics (ICCBEI 2025), Hong Kong, China, 2025

Evaluating the Impact of Problem-Based Learning and Digital Models on Civil Engineering Education

Recommended citation: Alavi, H.; Sheil, B.; Brilakis, I. (2025). "Evaluating the Impact of Problem-Based Learning and Digital Models on Civil Engineering Education." The Sixth International Conference on Civil and Building Engineering Informatics (ICCBEI 2025), Hong Kong, China. Kalpa Publications in Computing.
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Augmented Reality in The Digital Preservation of Cultural Heritage: Case Study in Poland

Published in European Conference on Computing in Construction (EC3 2025), Porto, Portugal, 2025

Augmented Reality in The Digital Preservation of Cultural Heritage: Case Study in Poland

Recommended citation: Ling, J.; Yu, D.; Chen, W.; Łukaszewska, A.; Dzik-Bogucka, M.; Alavi, H.; Broyd, T. (2025). "Augmented Reality in The Digital Preservation of Cultural Heritage: Case Study in Poland." European Conference on Computing in Construction (EC3 2025), Porto, Portugal.
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Geometric Model of Hydropower Plants: A Foundational Step Towards Creating A Hydropower Digital Twin

Published in European Conference on Computing in Construction (EC3 2025), Porto, Portugal, 2025

Geometric Model of Hydropower Plants: A Foundational Step Towards Creating A Hydropower Digital Twin

Recommended citation: Mathew, A.; Alavi, H.; Wang, G.; Su, Y.; Chen, W.; Brilakis, I. (2025). "Geometric Model of Hydropower Plants: A Foundational Step Towards Creating A Hydropower Digital Twin." European Conference on Computing in Construction (EC3 2025), Porto, Portugal.
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Interpretable Machine Learning for Predicting the Fatigue Strength of Steel: Influence of Composition and Processing Parameters

Published in International Symposium on Automation and Robotics in Construction (ISARC 2025), Montreal, Canada, 2025

Interpretable Machine Learning for Predicting the Fatigue Strength of Steel: Influence of Composition and Processing Parameters

Recommended citation: Kookalani, S.; Ozturk, G.; Alavi, H.; Parn, E.; Brilakis, I. (2025). "Interpretable Machine Learning for Predicting the Fatigue Strength of Steel: Influence of Composition and Processing Parameters." Proceedings of the 42nd International Symposium on Automation and Robotics in Construction (ISARC 2025), Montreal, Canada. IAARC.
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Digital Twin for Railway Infrastructure and Historic Stations: State of the Art, Technological Architecture, and Development Perspectives

Published in IMEKO TC26 MetroArcheo Conference 2025 on Metrology for Cultural Heritage, 2025

Digital Twin for Railway Infrastructure and Historic Stations: State of the Art, Technological Architecture, and Development Perspectives

Recommended citation: Pireneo, G.; Fabbrocino, F.; Olivieri, C.; Miano, A.; Alavi, H. (2025). "Digital Twin for Railway Infrastructure and Historic Stations: State of the Art, Technological Architecture, and Development Perspectives." Proceedings of the IMEKO TC26 MetroArcheo Conference 2025 on Metrology for Cultural Heritage, 87–91.
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Decoding BIM Challenges in Facility Management Areas: A Stakeholders’ Perspective

Published in Buildings, 2025

Decoding BIM Challenges in Facility Management Areas: A Stakeholders’ Perspective

Recommended citation: Gordo-Gregorio, P.; Alavi, H.; Forcada, N. (2025). "Decoding BIM Challenges in Facility Management Areas: A Stakeholders’ Perspective." Buildings.
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An Occupant-Centric Approach on Digital Twins for Building Management

Published in Building Research & Information, 2025

An Occupant-Centric Approach on Digital Twins for Building Management

Recommended citation: Gordo-Gregorio, P.; Alavi, H.; Edwards, D. J.; Forcada, N.; Guéna, F. (2025). "An Occupant-Centric Approach on Digital Twins for Building Management." Building Research & Information, 54(1), 59–78.
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CEBIM: A Benchmark Dataset for Scan-to-BIM of Buildings from Point Cloud to IFC Models

Published in SSRN preprint, 2025

CEBIM: A Benchmark Dataset for Scan-to-BIM of Buildings from Point Cloud to IFC Models

Recommended citation: Wang, M.; Hu, Z.; Alavi, H.; Wang, G.; Brilakis, I. (2025). "CEBIM: A Benchmark Dataset for Scan-to-BIM of Buildings from Point Cloud to IFC Models." SSRN preprint.
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From Explainable Predictions to Reliability-Aware Design: Interpretable Machine Learning for the Fatigue Strength of Steels

Published in SSRN preprint, 2026

From Explainable Predictions to Reliability-Aware Design: Interpretable Machine Learning for the Fatigue Strength of Steels

Recommended citation: Kookalani, S.; Brilakis, I.; Liu, H.; Hu, Z.; Alavi, H.; Chavez-Torres, J. L. (2026). "From Explainable Predictions to Reliability-Aware Design: Interpretable Machine Learning for the Fatigue Strength of Steels." SSRN preprint.
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Mapping digital twin applications in infrastructure and the built environment across research types, methods, sectors, phases, and scales

Published in Automation in Construction, 2026

Mapping digital twin applications in infrastructure and the built environment across research types, methods, sectors, phases, and scales

Recommended citation: Kookalani, S.; Green, S.; Luo, P.; Alavi, H.; Parn, E.; Sun, Z.; Brilakis, I. (2026). "Mapping digital twin applications in infrastructure and the built environment across research types, methods, sectors, phases, and scales." Automation in Construction, 182, 106778.
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Intelligent BIM-Integrated Decision Support for Life Cycle Assessment Using Large Language Models

Published in International Conference on Digital Frontiers in Buildings and Infrastructure (DFBI 2025), TU Delft. Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering, vol. 848, Springer, 2026

Intelligent BIM-Integrated Decision Support for Life Cycle Assessment Using Large Language Models

Recommended citation: Alavi, H.; Luo, P.; Kookalani, S.; Wen, Y.; Chen, W.; Brilakis, I. (2026). "Intelligent BIM-Integrated Decision Support for Life Cycle Assessment Using Large Language Models." International Conference on Digital Frontiers in Buildings and Infrastructure (DFBI 2025). Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering, vol. 848, Springer, 373–384.
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Geometric Fidelity Uncertainty in Cognitive Digital Twins: Automated Point Cloud Completion, Tessellation, and Industry Foundation Classes Recording for Maintenance

Published in ASCE-ASME Journal of Risk and Uncertainty in Engineering Systems, Part B: Mechanical Engineering, 2026

Geometric Fidelity Uncertainty in Cognitive Digital Twins: Automated Point Cloud Completion, Tessellation, and Industry Foundation Classes Recording for Maintenance

Recommended citation: Hu, Z.; Alavi, H.; Sun, Q.; Kookalani, S.; Brilakis, I. (2026). "Geometric Fidelity Uncertainty in Cognitive Digital Twins: Automated Point Cloud Completion, Tessellation, and Industry Foundation Classes Recording for Maintenance." ASCE-ASME Journal of Risk and Uncertainty in Engineering Systems, Part B: Mechanical Engineering, 12(4), 041112.
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Digital Twin-Enabled Vehicle Routing in Logistics and Transportation

Published in Sensors, 2026

Digital Twin-Enabled Vehicle Routing in Logistics and Transportation

Recommended citation: Alavi, A.; Alavi, H. (2026). "Digital Twin-Enabled Vehicle Routing in Logistics and Transportation." Sensors, 26(19), 5986.
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