The BIM A+ International Conference is a one day Master Conference with presentations of former Master Students.
International Conference in BIM
Overview
The BIM A+ International Conference aims to assist the dissemination of cutting-edge research and applications in the context of BIM, made specifically in the context of MSc dissertations. The International Conference is organized every year in early October, with the presentation of dissertations defended within the last 12 months. The conference has the implicit participation of graduates from the BIM A+ Master. In 2026, the conference takes place on the 1st of October, in an online manner, with streaming and participation through the 2 coursework locations of BIM A+, respectively in Guimarães (Portugal) and Ljubljana (Slovenia).
Topics
- Implementation and Management
- Policies and standardization
- BIM-SIG Interconnection
- Interoperability and Collaboration
- Architecture and Engineering
- Construction
- Facility Management
- Maintenance
- Life Cycle and Circular Economy
- Heritage
- Automation and Robotics
- IoT and Monitoring
- Virtual and Augmented Reality
- Software Development
- Teaching
- Case Studies
BIM A+ International Conference
Venue
Even though the conference is taking place online, accepting both speakers and attendants to participate remotely, there is also a live streaming at 2 locations, where speakers and attendants can participate physically and enjoy some good old-fashioned networking that we are all missing (conditional to sanitary restraints applicable at the date of the conference and the location in question).
Portugal
Centro Avançado de Formação Pós-Graduada, Campus de Couros
R. de Vila Flor 166, 4810-225 Guimarães, Portugal
Slovenia
Faculty of Civil and Geodetic Engineering, FGG, University of Ljubljana
Jamova cesta 2, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
Committees and Contacts
Conference Organisers
José Granja (U. Minho – Chair)
Tomo Cerovsek (U. Ljubljana)
Claudio Mirarchi (Poli. Milano)
Secretariat and general information
Members of Scientific Committee
Miguel Azenha (U. Minho – President)
Pietro Crespi (Poli. Milano)
Tomo Cerovsek (U. Ljubljana)
Alberto Pavan (Poli. Milano)
Bruno Figueiredo (U. Minho)
José Carlos Lino (U. Minho)
Claudio Mirarchi (Poli. Milano)
Aleksander Srdić (U. Ljubljana)
José Granja (U. Minho)
Matevz Dolenc (U. Ljubljana)
Manuel Parente (U. Minho)
Helder Sousa (U. Minho)
Isabel Valente (U. Minho)
Sponsors
If you want to become a sponsor of this International Conference in BIM, please contact conference@bimaplus.org for information.
BIM A+ European Master Full partners
The main partners of BIM A+ are two Higher Education Institutions with noted educational experience in BIM:
Coordinator
Co-organizer
BIM A+ European Master Associated partners
The BIM A+ Consortium adheres a network of Associated Partner institutions of several natures.
Universities
R&D Institutions
Non-Profit organizations
BIM Consultants
Design Offices
Contractors
Software Houses
Want to become a BIM A+ European Master Associated Partner?
In case of interest in becoming a BIM A+ European Master Associated Partner, please send a manifestation of intent letter to coordinaton@bimaplus.org.
Proceedings
The organisation will edit an electronic book of abstracts, available for free and have a Digital Object Identifier (DOI) for permanent tracing. The proceedings will further comprise links for the video presentations and for the full text of the dissertations.
Programme
Time in CEST
Please note that the program is still tentative and may be subject to change.
1 October 2026
| 11:30 | 11:40 | Opening session |
| 11:40 | 13:10 | Session 1 |
| 11:40 | 11:55 | BIM-based decision support for circular renovation: Integrating Field2BIM data and sustainability metrics in existing buildings Sharon Flora Frimpong |
| 11:55 | 12:10 | Adaptive Planning and Controls for Industrial Offshore Projects using Information Models Weronika Trzasko |
| 12:10 | 12:25 | Developing a Methodology for the Transition from As-Built BIM to Operational Digital Twins of MEP Systems Zeshan Yaqub |
| 12:25 | 12:40 | Integrated use of a fabrication management tool and BIM models in site management Yogesh Kumar |
| 12:40 | 12:55 | From Virtual to Physical: A Comprehensive Framework for Automated BIM-to-Field Integration Leveraging Point Cloud Analytics and 360° Imaging for Construction Control and Digital Twin Creation Ulrich Jackson Matakon |
| 12:55 | 13:10 | Integrating climate risk analysis into HBIM-based decision making for Heritage buildings Suzana Seikoyume Tateoka |
| 13:10 | 14:30 | Lunch |
| 14:30 | 16:00 | Session 2 |
| 14:30 | 14:45 | A BIM-Based Computational Framework for Designing with Reclaimed Building Elements Marcos Batista |
| 14:45 | 15:00 | Implementing Internal BIM Standards in a Structure Design Office Deniz Özel |
| 15:00 | 15:15 | OpenBIM-based Framework for Automated Regulatory Compliance Checking in Building Design Hanieh Ghasemishoorijeh |
| 15:15 | 15:30 | An OpenBIM Framework for Information Management and Interoperability in Infrastructure Projects Paula Maria Ribeiro Levi |
| 15:30 | 15:45 | Intensive use of ICT for solving engineering challenges Vilmanté Daulenskyte |
| 15:45 | 16:00 | A Multi-Criteria Decision-Support Framework for Building Renovation Integrating Embodied Carbon, Energy Performance, and Seismic Resilience Paul Atume |
| 16:00 | 16:20 | Coffee break |
| 16:20 | 17:35 | Session 3 |
| 16:20 | 16:35 | Integration of Embodied Carbon into a Decision-Support Framework for Building Renovation Considering Energy Performance and Seismic Resilience Pablo Piña |
| 16:35 | 16:50 | Automated Generation of 4D/5D BIM Models from Optimized Construction Schedules Hawbir Qadir |
| 16:50 | 17:05 | Bridging IFC and BuildingSMART Portugal WBS: Mapping Framework for Architectural Elements Andrea Patrizia Amigo Pastore |
| 17:05 | 17:20 | From Federated to Concurrent: Managing the Risks of Real-Time Collaborative BIM between Designers and Contractors Martin Magallanes |
| 17:20 | 17:30 | Closing session |
Registration & Fees
Attendants
Free, the attendance will be made through youtube in the following links:
- Link available soon