Published in Refereed Journals:

  1. Wang, H., Akinci, B., Garrett, J. H., Reed, K. A. “Formalism for Applying Domain Constraints in Domain-Oriented Schema Matching.” Journal of Computing in Civil Engineering., Volume 22, Issue 3, pp. 170-180 (May/June 2008)
  2. Kiziltas, S.,  Akinci B., Ergen, E., Tang P. Gordon, C. (2008) “Technological assessment and process implications of field data capture technologies for construction and facility/infrastructure management.” Journal of Information Technology in Construction (ITcon), Special Issue Sensors in Construction and Infrastructure Management, Vol. 14, pg. 134-154, http://www.itcon.org/2008/10
  3. Gordon, C., Akinci, B., Garrett, J. “A formalism for construction inspection planning.” Automation in Construction, Vol. 17, Issue 6, August 2008, pg. 705-718
  4. Akinci, B., Karimi, H., Pradhan, A., Wu, C., Fichtl, G. (2008) “CAD and GIS interoperability through semantic web services.” Journal of Information Technology in Construction (ITcon) Vol. 13, pg. 39-55, http://www.itcon.org/2008/3
  5. Ergen, E., and Akinci, B. (2008) “ Formalization of the Flow of Component-Related Information in Precast Concrete Supply Chains.” Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, Vol. 134, Issue 2, pg. 112-121. 
  6. Tantisevi, K., Akinci, B. (2008) “Simulation-Based Identification of Possible Locations for Mobile Cranes on Construction Sites"    Journal of Computing in Civil Engineering, vol. 22, no. 1, pg. 21-31, Jan 2008.
  7. Ergen, E., Akinci, B., Sacks, R. (2007) "Life-Cycle Data Management of Engineered-to-Order Components Using Radio Frequency Identification", Advanced Engineering Informatics, v.21, Issue 4, pp. 356-366.
  8. Boukamp,F., Akinci, B. “Automated Reasoning about Construction Specifications to Support Inspection and Quality Control.” Automation in Construction,  Vol. 17, Issue 1, pg. 90-106.
  9. Wang, H., Akinci, B., Garrett, J. “A Formalism for Detecting Version Differences in Data Models.” Journal of Computing in Civil Engineering, Vol. 21, No.5, pg. 321-330.
  10. Wu, X., Akinci, B., Davidson, C. “Modeling Gray Water Use in Residences.” Journal of Green Buildings. Vol. 2, No. 2.,  pg. 111-120.
  11. Ergen. E., Akinci, B. Sacks, R. “Tracking and Locating Components in a Precast Storage Yard Utilizing Radio Frequency Identification Technology and GPS.” Automation in Construction, Vol. 16, Issue 3, pg. 354-367.
  12. Tantisevi, K., Akinci, B. “ Automated generation of workspace requirements of mobile crane operations to support conflict detection.” Vol. 16, Issue 3, pg. 262-276.
  13. Ergen, E., Akinci, B., East, B., Kirby, J. “Tracking Components and Maintenance History Within a Facility Utilizing Radio Frequency Identification Technology.”  Journal of Computing in Civil Engineering. Volume 21, Issue 1, pg. 11-20.
  14. Gordon, C., Akinci, B., Garrett, J. “Formalism for construction inspection planning: requirements and process concept.” Journal of Computing in Civil Engineering, Volume 21, Issue 1, pg. 29-38.
  15. Burcu Akinci, Semiha Kiziltas, Esin Ergen, Itir Z. Karaesmen, Fuat Keceli. “Modeling and Analyzing the Impact of Technology on Data Capture and Transfer Processes at Construction Sites.” the Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, Vol. 132, Issue 11, pages 1148-1157

16. Peachvanich, R., Karimi, H., Akinci, B., Boukamp, F.  (2006) “An Ontological Engineering Approach for Integrating CAD and GIS to Support Infrastructure Management” Advanced Engineering Informatics, Volume 20, Issue 1 , January 2006, Pages 71-88

17.  Akinci, B., Boukamp, F., Gordon, C., Huber, D., Lyons, C., Park, K. (2006) “A Formalism for Utilization of Sensor Systems and Integrated Project Models for Active Construction Quality Control.” Automation in Construction, Volume 15, Issue 2, March 2006, Pages 124-138

  1. Song, J. Haas, C., Caldas, C., Ergen, E., Akinci, B. (2006) “Automating pipe spool tracking in the supply chain” Automation in Construction, Volume 15, Issue 2, March 2006, Pages 124-138

19.  Reinhardt, J., Garrett, J., Akinci, B. (2005) “A framework for providing customized data representations for effective and efficient interaction with mobile computing solutions on construction sites.” Journal of Computing in Civil Engineering, Vol. 9, No. 2, pg. 109-118.

20. Reinhardt, J., Akinci, B., Garrett, J. (2004) “Navigational models for computer supported project management tasks on construction sites.”  Journal of Computing in Civil Engineering, Vol. 18, No. 4, 281-290.

21.  Akinci, B., Hendrickson, C., and Karaesmen, I. (2003) “Exploiting Motor Vehicle Information and Communications Technology for Transportation Engineering”. Journal of Transportation Engineering, Vol. 129, 469.

22. Akinci, B., Fischer, M., Kunz, J., Levitt, R. (2002) “Representing Work Spaces Generically in Construction Method Models.”  Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, Vol. 128, No. 4, 296-305.

23. Akinci, B., Fischer, M., Kunz, J. (2002) “Automated Generation of Work Spaces Required by Construction Activities.”  Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, Vol. 128, No. 4, 306-315.

24. Akinci, B., Fischer, M., Levitt, R., Carlson, B. (2002)  “Formalization and Automation of Time-Space Conflict Analysis.” Journal of Computing in Civil Engineering, Vol 6. No. 2, 124-135. (Best paper award).

25. Froese, T., Fischer, M., Grobler, F., Riztenthaler, J., Yu, K., Sutherland, S., Staub, S., Akinci, B., Akbas, R., Koo, B. and Barron, A.(1999)  “Industry Foundation Classes for Project Management - First Light.” ITCON, Electronic Journal of Information Technology in Construction, Vol. 4, 17-36.

26. Akinci, Burcu and Fischer, Martin (1998). “Factors Affecting Contractors' Risk of Cost Overburden.” Journal of Management in Engineering, Vol. 14, No. 1, 67-77.

Accepted for Publication in Refereed Journals:

 

Published in Refereed Conference Proceedings:

  1. Leite, F., Akinci, B., Akin, O., Garrett, J.(2008) “Supporting the decision-making process of first-responders in building emergencies: the need for a vulnerability representation.” EG-ICE 2008, Edinborough, UK.
  2. Tang, P. Akinci, B. (2008). “Automated Measurement Extraction from Laser Scanned Point Clouds to Support Bridge Inspection.” International Association for Bridge and Structural Engineering, Symposium 2008, Helsinki, Finland.
  3. Tang, P., Huber, D., and Akinci, B. (2007a). "A Comparative Analysis of Depth Discontinuity and Mixed Pixel Detection Algorithms." The 6th International Conference on 3-D Digital Imaging and Modeling, IEEE, Montréal, Québec, Canada. (selected for full presentation).
  4. Tang, P., Akinci, B., and James H. Garrett, J. (2007b). "Laser Scanning for Bridge Inspection and Management." IABSE Symposium 2007, Weimar, Germany.
  5. K. Yue, D. Huber, B. Akinci, R. Krishnamurti, “The ASDMCon project: The challenge of detecting defects on construction sites,” Proceedings of the Third International Symposium on 3D Data Processing, Visualization and Transmission (3DPVT ‘06), June, 2006.
  6. Akinci, B. Kiziltas, S., Pradhan, A. “Capturing and Representing Construction Project Histories for Estimating and Defect Detection.” 13th EG-ICE Workshop, Ascona, Switzerland.
  7. Stull, C., Earls, C., Akinci, B. “On The Strength and Stability of Slab on Steel I-Girder Bridge Systems Damaged by Truck Strikes.” NASCC The Steel Conference, AISC, San Antonio Texas, Feb 8-10, 2006.
  8. Wang, H., Akinci, B., and Garrett, J. “Feasibility and Fidelity of Data Exchange Through IFC For Building Commissioning.” ICEBO 2005, Pittsburgh, PA, October 11-13, 2005.
  9. Gordon , C., Akinci, B, Boukamp, F., Huber, D. (2005) “ Assessment of Visualization Software for Support of Construction Site Inspection Tasks Using Data Collected from Reality Capture Technologies.”  Computing in Civil Engineering Conference, July 12-15, 2005, Cancun, Mexico.
  10. Kiziltas, S. and Akinci, B. (2005) “The Need for Prompt Schedule Update By Utilizing Reality Capture Technologies: A Case Study.” Construction Research Congress, April 5-7, 2005, San Diego, CA.
  11. Gordon, C. and Akinci, B. (2005) “Technology and Process Assessment of Asing LADAR and Embedded Sensing for Construction Quality Control.” Construction Research Congress, April 5-7, 2005, San Diego, CA.
  12. Song, J., Caldos, C., Ergen, E., Haas, C., Akinci, B. (2004) “Field Trials of RFID Technology for Tracking prefabricated pipe spools.” ISARC 2004, September 21-24, Jeju, Korea.
  13. Akin, O., Turkaslan-Bulbul, T., Gursel, I., Garrett, J., Akinci, B., Wang, H. (2004) “Embedded Commissioning for Building Design.” ECPPM (European Conference on Product and Process Modeling in the Building Industry), 09/08-10/2004, Istanbul, Turkey.
  14. Sacks, R., Akinci, B., Ergen, E. (2003) “3D Modeling and Real-Time Monitoring In Support of Lean Production of Engineered-To-Order Precast Concrete Buildings.” International Group for Lean Construction 2003, July, 2003, Virginia Tech, VA, http://www.strobos.ce.vt.edu/iglc11/PDF%20Files/32.pdf .
  15. Ergen, E., Akinci, B., Sacks, R. (2003) “Formalization and Automation of Effective Tracking and Locating of Precast Components in a Storage Yard.” EIA9: E-Activities and Intelligent Support in Design and the Built Environment, 9th EuropIA International Conference, October 2003, Istanbul, Turkey, pg. 31-37.
  16. Gordon, C., Boukamp, F., Huber, D., Latimer, E., Park, K., Akinci, B. “Combining Reality Capture Technologies for Construction Defect Detection: A Case Study.” EIA9: E-Activities and Intelligent Support in Design and the Built Environment, 9th EuropIA International Conference, October 2003, Istanbul, Turkey, pg. 99-108.
  17. Turkaslan-Bulbul, T., Akin, O., Garrett, J., and Akinci, B. (2003)“Overview of Design Evaluation towards a Comprehensive Computational Approach.” EIA9: E-Activities and Intelligent Support in Design and the Built Environment, 9th EuropIA International Conference, October 2003, Istanbul, Turkey,  pg. 203-211.
  18. Akin, O., Turkaslan-Bulbul, T., Brown, S., Kim, E., Akinci, B., Garrett, J. (2003) “Comparison of ASHRAE Guidelines with Building Commissioning Practice.” National Conference on Building Commissioning, May 8-10, 2003, California.
  19. Akinci, B., Tantisevi, K., Ergen, E. (2003) “Assessment of the Capabilities of a Commercial 4D CAD System to Visualize Equipment Space Requirements on Construction Sites.” 2003 Construction Research Congress, March 19-21, 2003, Honolulu, Hawaii.
  20. Akinci, B., Garrett, J., Patton, M. (2002) “A Vision for Active Project Control using Advanced Sensors and Integrated Project Models.” Specialty Conference on Fully Integrated and Automated Project Processes, January 23-25, 2002, Virginia Tech, ASCE, 386-397.
  21. Akinci, B., Patton, M., and Ergen, E (2002). "Utilizing Radio Frequency Identification on Precast Concrete Components - Supplier's Perspective." the Nineteenth  International Symposium on Automation and Robotics in Construction (ISARC 2002) September 23-25, 2002, Washington, DC USA, 381-386.
  22. Akinci, B. and Boukamp, F. (2002). " Representation and Integration of As-Built Information to IFC Based Product and Process Models for Automated Assessment of As-Built Conditions." the Nineteenth International Symposium on Automation and Robotics in Construction (ISARC 2002) September 23-25, 2002, Washington, DC USA, 543-549.
  23. Reinhardt, J., Akinci, B., and Garrett, J. (2002). "Using Customized Navigational Models to Deliver more Efficient Interaction with Mobile Computing Devices on Construction Sites." the Nineteenth International Symposium on Automation and Robotics in Construction (ISARC 2002) September 23-25, 2002, Washington, DC USA, 323-328.

24. Akinci, Burcu and Fischer, Martin (2000). "4D WorkPlanner; A Prototype System for Automated Time-Space Conflicts Analysis." Proceedings of the ICCCBE-VIII, Stanford, California, August 14-17, 2000, ASCE, 740-75.

25. Akinci, Burcu and Fischer, Martin. (2000). “Automated Generation of Spaces Required by Construction Activities Using 4D Production Models.” Proceedings of the Construction Congress VI, Orlando, Florida, Feb. 19-23, ASCE, 1-10.

26. Akinci, Burcu and Kunz, John. (1999). “Symbolic Modeling in Engineering: A Complementary Course in Civil Engineering Curriculum.” Proceedings of the Associated Schools of Construction Conference, San Luis Obispo, April, 1999, 211-221.

27.  Akinci, Burcu and Fischer, Martin. (1998). “Time-Space Conflict Analysis Based on 4D Production Models.” Proceedings of the Congress on Computing in Civil Engineering, ASCE, Boston, 342-353.

28. Akinci, Burcu, Fischer, Martin and Zabelle, Todd. (1998). “A Proactive Approach for Reducing Non Value Adding Activities due to Time-Space Conflicts.” Sixth Annual Conference of the International Group for Lean Construction (IGLC-6 ), Guarujá, São Paulo, Brazil, 1-16, http://www.ce.berkeley.edu/~tommelein/IGLC-6/AkinciEtAl.pdf .  

29. Akinci, Burcu, Staub, Sheryl and Fischer, Martin. (1997). “Productivity and Cost Analysis Based on a 4D Model.” Information Technology for Construction Process Reengineering, CIB W78, Cairns, Australia, July, 9th-11th, 1997, 23-33.

30. O'Brien, William, Fischer, Martin and Akinci, Burcu. (1997). “Importance of Site Conditions and Capacity Allocation for Construction Cost and Performance: A Case Study.” Fifth Annual Conference of the International Group for Lean Construction (IGLC-5), Griffith University-Gold Coast Campus, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia, 77-89, http://web.bham.ac.uk/d.j.crook/lean/iglc5/obrien/obrien.htm . 

Other Papers Published in Symposiums and Proceedings:

  1. Akinci, B., Kiziltas, S. “An automated approach for generating integrated model-based representations of construction project histories.” International Conference on Computing and Decision Making in Civil and Building Engineering, ICCCBE 2008, Shangai, China.
  2. Akinci, B., Kiziltas, S., Pradhan, A. “Analyses of Data Sources for Multi-source Data Fusion to Support Project Management Tasks.” National Science Foundation CMMI Grantee Conference, Jan 7-10, 2008, Knoxville, TN.
  3. Akcamete, A., Akinci, B., Garrett, J. H., “Towards A Formal Approach For Updating Building Information Models”, 5th International Conference on Innovation in Architecture, Engineering and Construction 2008, June 23-25, 2008, Antalya, Turkey.  
  4. Soibelman, L., Akinci, B., Ozcan, G., Dikmen, I, Birgonul, T. “International Collaborative Construction Management Course: A Teaching Case Study.” 5th International Conference on Innovation in Architecture, Engineering and Construction 2008, June 23-25, 2008, Antalya, Turkey.  
  5. Kiziltas, S. and Akinci, B. “An Overview And An Assessment Of Construction Data Sources In Terms Of Storing Contextual Data.” 5th International Conference on Innovation in Architecture, Engineering and Construction 2008, June 23-25, 2008, Antalya, Turkey.  
  6. Ergen, E., Akinci B. (2007) "An Overview of Approaches for Utilizing RFID in Construction Industry",  First Annual RFID Eurasia Conference & Exhibitions , September 5-6, Istanbul, Turkey.
  7. Ergen, E., Akinci B. (2007) " Bilgi Akışının Modellendiği Simülasyonları Geliştirmede Karşılaşılan Güçlükler", 4. İnşaat Yönetimi Kongresi, 30-31 Ekim, Istanbul, Turkey.
  8. Kiziltas, S., Pradhan, A., Akinci, B. (2007). ” Fusing data from multiple sources to support project management tasks.” International workshop on computing in civil Engineering, ASCE, July 24-27, 2007, Pittsburgh, USA.
  9. Kiziltas, S., Akinci, B., Gonzalez, C. “Understanding differences in information needs of expert and novice estimators from construction project histories.” Construction Research Congress 2007.
  10. Pradhan, A. and Akinci, B. “A Planning Based Approach for Fusing Data from Multiple Sources for Productivity Monitoring.” Construction Research Congress 2007.
  11. Tantisevi,K., Akinci, B. “Automated Planning and Visualization of Mobile Crane Operations Based on Building and Schedule Information.”  Joint International Conference on Computing and Decision Making in Civil and Building Engineering, ICCCBE 2006, June 14-16. 2006, Montreal, Canada.
  12. Wang, H., Akinci, B., Garrett, J. “A Semi-Automated Schema Matching Approach Based on Automated Detection of Version Differences.” Joint International Conference on Computing and Decision Making in Civil and Building Engineering, ICCCBE 2006, June 14-16. 2006, Montreal, Canada.
  13. Kiziltas, S., Pradhan, A., Akinci B. “ Developing Integrated Project Histories by Leveraging Multi-Sensor Data Fusion.”  Joint International Conference on Computing and Decision Making in Civil and Building Engineering, ICCCBE 2006, June 14-16. 2006, Montreal, Canada.
  14. Ergen, E., Akinci, B. “Locating Building Components Within A Facility Using Radio Frequency Identification Technology.” Joint International Conference on Computing and Decision Making in Civil and Building Engineering, ICCCBE 2006, June 14-16. 2006, Montreal, Canada.
  15. Gordon, C., Garrett, J., Akinci, B.(2005) “Inspection Planning in Support of Defect Detection.” IABSE 2005, 09/14-16/2005, Lisbon, Portugal.
  16. Akinci, B. (2004) “Lessons learned from using sensing technologies for active project quality control.” Position Paper submitted to the NSF/FIATECH workshop on Setting an Academic Research Agenda for the FIATECH Capital Projects Technology Roadmap Initiative: An Interdisciplinary Charrette,  http://www.ce.gatech.edu/research/NSF-FIATECH_Charrette/Info_Documents/Charrette_Documents/Papers/Position_Paper_Akinci.doc
  17. Reinhardt, J. B. Akinci, J. H. Garrett, Jr. (2004) “A System for Efficient Interaction with Product and Process Models on Construction Sites,” in CD Proceedings of the IABSE Symposium, Shanghai China, September 2004.
  18. Boukamp, F., Akinci, B. (2004) “Towards Automated Defect Detection:  Object-Oriented Modeling of Construction Specifications.” Xth International Conference on Computing in Civil and Building Engineering, Bauhaus-Universität Weimar, June 02-04, 2004, Weimar.
  19. Gordon, C., Akinci, B., Garrett, J. (2004) “An Approach for Planning Sensor-Based Inspection of the Built Environment.” Xth International Conference on Computing in Civil and Building Engineering, Bauhaus-Universität Weimar, June 02-04, 2004, Weimar.
  20. Wang, H., Akinci, B., Garrett, J., Akin, O., Turkaslan-Bulbul, T., Gursoy, I.  (2004) “Towards Domain-Oriented Semi-Automated Model Matching for Supporting Data Exchange.” Xth International Conference on Computing in Civil and Building Engineering, Bauhaus-Universität Weimar, June 02-04, 2004, Weimar.
  21. Reinhardt, J., Akinci, B., Garrett, J.(2004) “SiDaCoS: Product and Process Models on Construction Sites.” Xth International Conference on Computing in Civil and Building Engineering, Bauhaus-Universität Weimar, June 02-04, 2004, Weimar.
  22. Akinci, B. (2004) “Using Sensor Systems and Standard Project Models to Capture and Model Project History for Building Commissioning and Facility Management.” Facility Area Network Workshop, Civil Engineering Research Lab, Urbana-Champaign, IL, Feb. 26-27, 2004. http://www.cecer.army.mil/pl/project/projects/fan/briefing/CERLpaper.pdf  
  23. Pekericli, M. K, Akinci, B., Karaesmen, I. (2004) “Engineering the Incorporation of Information Technologies into Construction Service Networks.” 2004 National Science Foundation Design, Service and Manufacture and Industrial Innovation Grantees and Research Conference, January, 7-9, 2004, Texas.
  24. Gordon, C., Akinci, B., Garrett, J. (2003) “The Need for Value Analysis and Planning for Effective Quality Control Technology Decision-making.” Towards a Vision for Information Technology in Civil Engineering, 11/15-16, 2003, Nashville, TN.
  25. Pekericli, M. K., Akinci, B., Karaesmen, I. (2003) “Modeling Information Dependencies In Construction Project Network Organizations.” Towards a Vision for Information Technology in Civil Engineering, 11/15-16, 2003, Nashville, TN.
  26. Karimi, H. A.,  Akinci, B.,  Boukamp, F., Peachavanish, R.(2003) “Semantic interoperability in infrastructure systems.” Towards a Vision for Information Technology in Civil Engineering, 11/15-16, 2003, Nashville, TN.

 

Sections or Chapters in Edited Monographs or Similar Volumes

 

  1. Kiziltas, S., Akinci, B., Ergen, C., Tang, P., Pradhan, A. “Field Technologies and their Impact on Management of Supply Chains.” Construction Supply Chain Management Handbook. CRC Press.

 

Books

 

1.      Soibelman, L. and Akinci, B. (2007) Computing in Civil Engineering: Proceedings of the 2007 International Workshop on Computing in Civil Engineering. ASCE.

 

Technical Reports and Working Papers:

1.      Song, J., Haas, C., Caldas, C., Ergen, E., Akinci, B., Wood, C. R.,  Wadephul, J. (2004). “Using RFID to Track Fabricated Pipe- Field Trials and Potential Benefit Assessment.” FIATECH Smart Chips Report, 11/14/2004.

2.      Akinci, B.,  Ergen, E.,  Haas, C., Caldas, C.,  Song, J.,  Wood, C. R.,  Wadephul, J. (2004). “Field Trials of RFID Technology for Tracking Fabricated Pipe.”  FIATECH Smart Chips Report, 02/25/2004.

3.      Latimer, D. IV, Gujar, S., Garrett, J., Akinci, B., Thayer, S., Paredis, C. (2002) "Running Surface Assessment Technology Review.” ICES Technical Report Number 04-03-02, Institute For Complex Engineered Systems, Carnegie Mellon University, May 2002.

4.      Akinci, B., Fischer, M., Kunz, J., Levitt, R. (2000). “Representing Work Spaces Generically in Construction Method Models.” Working Paper # 057, Center for Integrated Facility Engineering, Stanford University, CA, June 2000.

5.      Akinci, B., Fischer, M., Kunz, J. (2000). “Automated Generation of Work Spaces Required by Construction Activities.” Working Paper # 058, Center for Integrated Facility Engineering, Stanford University, CA, June 2000.

6.      Akinci, B., Fischer, M., Levitt, R., Carlson, B. (2000). “Formalization and Automation of Time-Space Conflict Analysis.” Working Paper # 059, Center for Integrated Facility Engineering, Stanford University, CA, June 2000.

Talks:

Seminars and Invited Talks

 

“Utilization of Building Information Models throughout the Life-Cycle of Facilities:  Opportunities and Challenges.”  Society of Military Engineers, Pittsburgh,  February 2008 (invited).

 

“Utilization of Radio-Frequency Identification Tags (RFID) for Construction Supply-Chain and Facility Management.” Bautech, Berlin, Germany, February 2008 (invited).

 

“Bridge Inspection and Asset management using 3D Imaging Technologies.” International Bridge Conference, Pittsburgh,  June 2007 (invited).

 

“Sensor-Enabled Model Based Construction.” May 16, 2007. CenSCIR symposium Carnegie Mellon University (invited).

 

“Test-beds for construction research.” Construction Congress Testbeds workshop, May 2007 (invited).

 

“Active Quality Control and Generation of As-Built Models During Construction Using 3D Imaging Technologies” SPAR 2007, March 2007, Sugarland Texas (invited).

 

“Identification and assessment of geometric deviations on guideways using laser scanners” CMU CenSCIR meeting, 11/2/2006.

 

“Automated Tracking of and Capturing Information Related to Engineered-to-Order Products using RFID and GPS”, TRB RFID workshop, 10/17/2006 (invited)

 

“Test-beds for construction research.” NSF/NIST workshop, 09/26/2006 (invited keynote speaker)

 

“Sensor-Enabled Model-Based Construction Management.” Carnegie Mellon University, Qatar Campus, 05/09/2006, (invited).

 

“Model-Based Sensor-Assisted Construction Engineering and Management.” Qatar Foundation, 05/08/2006.

 

“Model-Based Sensor-Assisted Construction Engineering and Management.” KEO Consultants, 05/07/2006.

 

“Sensor-enabled construction management” Advanced Infrastructure Systems Symposium, April 28, 2006.

 

“Automated material tracking and capturing product history using Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology.” Transportation Research Board, Committee on New Technology for Design, Pre-construction, and Construction, 01/23/2006 (invited).

 

“ASDMCon Advanced Sensor Based Deviation Detection and Management at Construction Sites, CMU AIS Lab, 12/2005.

 

“Model-based Sensor-Assisted Construction Engineering and Management.” University of Michigan, 10/20/2005, (invited).

 

“Radio Frequency Identification Tags (RFID) for Tracking of Precast Components and their Histories.” PCI Productivity Improvement Domain, 10/2005 (invited).

 

“Model-based Sensor-Assisted Construction Engineering and Management.” Applied computing and mechanics laboratory, Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne (EPFL), Lausanne, Switzerland, 07/21/2005 (invited).

 

“Model-based Computer-Aided Construction Engineering and Management.” Department of Civil Engineering, Middle East Technical University, Ankara, Turkey, 07/08/2005 (invited).

 

“Robust Planning, Situation Awareness and Situation Assessment on Construction Sites.” Advanced Infrastructure Systems symposium, Carnegie Mellon, Pittsburgh, 04/29/2005.

 

“Building Information Models (BIMs) and research at the Civil and Environmental Engineering at Carnegie Mellon,” Michael Baker, Jr. Inc. 03/16/2005, (invited).

 

“Situation awareness and situation assessment on construction sites,” Bombardier, Pittsburgh, (invited).

 

“ASDMCon: Advanced Sensor Based Deviation Detection and Management at Construction Sites.” NSF ITR Grantees meeting, June 9, 2004, (invited) (one of the eight plenary speakers out of roughly four hundred PIs attended the meeting)

 

“ASDMCon and Collaborative Innovation Center” Dean’s advisory council, 04/07/2004, Pittsburgh.

 

“Using sensor systems and standard project models to capture and model project history for building commissioning and facility management.” Civil Engineering Research Lab, US Army, 02/26/2004 (invited).

 

Situation awareness, situation assessment and proactive scheduling on construction sites. Department of Civil Engineering, Construction Management program, University of Illinois, IL, 02/27/2004 (invited).

 

“Utilizing Radio Frequency Identification on Precast Concrete Components – Supplier’s Perspective.” FIATECH Smart Chips Project Virtual Workshop, 12/16/2003 (invited).

 

“Visualization of as-built conditions on construction sites.” Civil Engineering Conference & Exposition, Visualization session, Nashville, TN, 11/13/2003 (invited).

 

“Overview of the Civil Infrastructure Systems Program at Carnegie Mellon University.” Presented to the board of advisors of the Civil Engineering department at Rensellear Polytechnic Institute, Pittsburgh, PA, 10/2003.

 

“Early Construction Defect Detection using Laser Scanners, Embedded Sensors and Integrated project Models.” Dow Chemical Corp., Houston, Texas, 06/2003.

 

“Early Construction Defect Detection using Laser Scanners, Embedded Sensors and Integrated project Models.” Intel Corp., Phoenix, Arizona, 06/2003.

 

“Data Exchange Issues on Sensor-Based Defect Detection and Management on Construction Sites.” Workshop on Data Exchange, NIST, May 28-29, 2003, Gaithersburg, MD, http://www.bfrl.nist.gov/861/CMAG/CMAG_workshop/akinci.pdf,  (invited).

 

“ASDMCon: Advanced Sensor Based Defect Detection and Management on Construction Sites – Year 2 Review.” NIST, May, 2003, Gaithersburg, MD.

 

“ASDMCon: Advanced Sensor Based Defect Detection and Management on Construction Sites.” Advanced Infrastructure Systems Lab Workshop, 10/16/2002, Carnegie Mellon University.

 

“Active Defect Detection at Construction Sites using Integrated Project models, Laser Scanners and Embedded Sensing Systems,” Advanced Infrastructure Systems Lab Open house, 04/13/2002 (poster presentation), Carnegie Mellon University.

 

“4D CAD Simulation of the Installation of PSC’s Terrascale Computer,” Advanced Infrastructure Systems Lab Open house, 04/13/2002 (poster presentation), Carnegie Mellon University.

 

“Early Defect Detection at Construction Sites using Integrated Project Models, Laser Scanners and Embedded Sensing Systems,” NIST, Construction Automation and Construction Metrology research groups, 03/13/2002.

 

“Early Defect Detection at Construction Sites using Integrated Project Models, Laser Scanners and Embedded Sensing Systems,” ICES, Advanced Infrastructure Lab meeting, Carnegie Mellon University, 03/01/2002.

 

“Automated Time-Space Conflict Analysis and Active Defect Detection at Construction Sites Using Integrated Project Models and Advanced Sensor Systems,” Civil Engineering Department, Purdue University, December 2001 (invited).

 

“Early Defect Detection at Construction Sites,” Senator Stouff and PennDOT representatives, Carnegie Mellon University, July 2001.

 

“Modeling, Visualizing and Analyzing Construction Processes,” representatives of Hochtief’s research and development branch, Carnegie Mellon University, March 2001.

 

“Project Management – Making it Real,” CEE 100, Introduction to Civil and Environ. Eng. course, Carnegie Mellon University, September, 2000, 2001, 2003, 2004.

 

“4D WorkPlanner: Hands-on Session,” Center for Integrated Facility Engineering, Stanford University, Stanford, California, September 15, 2000 (invited).

 

“Formalization and Automation of Time-Space Conflict Analysis,” University of California, Berkeley, June 30, 2000 (invited).

 

 

Conference Presentations

 

“Capturing and Representing Construction Project As-Built Histories for Estimating and Defect Detection.” EG-ICE workshop, Ascona, Switzerland, 06/26/2006.

 

“A semi-automated schema matching approach based on automated detection of version differences.” ICCCBE 2006, Montreal, Canada, 06/12/2006.

 

“Automated Planning and Visualization of Mobile Crane Operations Based on Building and Schedule Information.”, ICCCBE 2006, Montreal, Canada, 06/12/2006.

 

“Modeling, Exchanging, and Visualizing Building Commissioning Information Relevant to First Responders.” ICEBO workshop, 10/2005.

 

“The need for and the challenges in prompt schedule update: A case study and a proposed approach, Construction Research Congress, 04/07/2005, San Diego.

 

An Approach for Planning Sensor-Based Inspection of the Built Environment. Xth International Conference on Computing in Civil and Building Engineering, June 2, 2004, Weimar, Germany.

 

Towards Domain-Oriented Semi-Automated Model Matching for Supporting Data Exchange. Xth International Conference on Computing in Civil and Building Engineering, June 03, 2004, Weimar, Germany.

 

“Formalization and automation of effective tracking and locating of precast components in a storage yard.” EIA9, Istanbul, Turkey, 10/2003.

 

“Combining Reality Capture Technologies for Construction Defect Detection: A Case Study.” EIA9, Istanbul, Turkey, 10/2003 (plenary speaker).

 

“Modeling and visualization of equipment space requirements on construction site.” ASCE Construction Research Congress, 2003, Honolulu, Hawaii, March, 2003.

 

“A Vision for Active Project Control using Advanced Sensors and Integrated Project Models,” Specialty Conference on Fully Integrated and Automated Project Processes, January 23-25, 2002, Virginia Tech., Blacksburg, VA.

 

"4D WorkPlanner; A Prototype System for Automated Time-Space Conflicts Analysis," ICCCBE-VIII, Stanford, California, August 15, 2000.

 

“Automated Generation of Spaces Required by Construction Activities Using 4D Production Models,” Construction Congress VI, Orlando, Florida, Feb. 19-23, 2000.

 

“Symbolic Modeling in Engineering: A Complementary Course in Civil Engineering Curriculum,” Annual Associated Schools of Construction Conference, San Luis Obispo, April, 1999.

 

“Time-Space Conflict Analysis Based on 4D Production Models,” Congress on Computing in Civil Engineering, ASCE, Boston, October, 1998.

 

“Productivity and Cost Analysis Based on a 4D Model,” Information Technology for Construction Process Reengineering, CIB W78, Cairns, Australia, July, 9th-11th, 1997.

 

"Concurrent Engineering of Facility, Schedule and Project Organization for Retrofit Projects," International Conference on Construction Process Reengineering CPR-97, Gold Coast, Australia, July 14-15.

 

“Importance of Site Conditions and Capacity Allocation for Construction Cost and Performance: A Case Study,” Fifth Annual Conference of the International Group for Lean Construction (IGLC-5), Griffith University-Gold Coast Campus, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia, July 16-17.

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