Partners
BIM4REN gathers together some of the top European RTOs active in the Built Environment domain and members of the European Construction Technology Platform (Nobatek, CSTB, TEC, TNO, Fraunhofer FISE) alongside key industrial actors like EDF (also in ECTP governance) and CMB Carpi and ATI Project (leading BIM implementers in the EU market) with great Universities (Aachen, Vilnius Gedimas) and up to 11 SMEs (R&D performing, contractors and technology providers) with key institutions as the European Builders Confederation, the Green Building Council (Italian chapter) and a large Social Housing Organisation from France (Logirep, 70 K dwellings).
NOBATEK
Project Coordinator & Onsite DemonstrationFrench private non-profit technological research centre working to promote Sustainable Development Innovation and Energy Efficiency in building technology, architecture and urban planning. It employs 50 people with a turnover of around 4 Million € for 2014 and offices in two locations in France.
TECNALIA
Operational Framework. IFC generation & Sustainable Building Retrofitting.The leading private and independent research and technology organisation in Spain and one of the largest in Europe, employing around 1,405 people and with income of 102.1 Million € in 2016. They are committed to one GOAL: to transform technology into GDP, meaning wealth to improve people’s quality of life through generation of business opportunities for industry.
CSTB
BIM Models & 3D Scanning TechnologiesA public research center in the construction sector, it contributes to innovation and problem solving for the industry and to transfer knowledge and technology to the wider community. CSTB is an active member of ENBRI and is in charge of the General Secretariat of the European Construction Technology Platform, with more than 230 members across Europe.
TNO
BIM Management, Open Standards & Data Driven RenovationTNO is the research organisation of applied sciences in the Netherlands with more than 3000 researchers and staff. Very active in a large number of EU research projects, their R&D is geared towards better design of construction, management, renovation and maintenance processes, and the use of sustainable materials. They are part of ETCP, ETPIS and EPBD Buildings Platform.
IES
Data Driven Renovation & AnalysisIES works with building owners and communities, offering innovative strategies to increase resource efficiency and measure performance. Their IES Virtual Environment (IESVE) is an innovative, award-winning and in-depth suite of integrated analysis tools. It allows the design and operation of comfortable buildings that consume significantly less energy.
R2M SOLUTION
Exploitation & StandardisationAn integrated and multi-disciplinary consulting company that aggressively targets filling the gap between research activities and market implementation across the fields of Innovation Management, Engineering, Energy, and ICT/Automation. R2M provides leadership, links high performance exploitation-oriented networks, and leverages public and private funding instruments.
AEC3
BIM Workflows, Data Exchange & Interoperability, IFC & StandardizationA consulting company specialising in R&D and application of BIM tech in building and civil engineering. It works with clients helping them adopt and implement interoperable open BIM workflows. Relevant partner activities to the project include standardization, BIM data management methods and IT developments for energy efficient buildings.
RWTH AACHEN UNIVERSITY
BIM, Data Architecture, Standardisation & Scientific DisseminationThe largest technical university in Germany and a hub for university spin-off companies and engineering firms. With a considerable research portfolio: with 15 affiliated institutes with strong industrial ties. Host of 5 Fraunhofer institutes and 1 Leibniz institute and several cooperations with the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centres.
ATIPROJECT
Workshops & On-Site DemonstrationWith an international team of experts in architectural design, energy and bio-climate engineering, ATIProject provides its clients with a leading role in the decision-making process: granting them insight over the best technologies, making the most of renewable energy resources and promoting environmentally friendly construction and carbon neutral buildings.
EKODENGE
IDDS Framework. BIM Environmental and Circularity AssessmentProviding consultancy, research and engineering services shaped around the vision of sustainability and related EU policy, their interdisciplinary team has developed expertise in the fields of architecture and sustainable built environment together with information technologies, projecting a holistic approach and bringing different skill sets to all its projects.
EDF (ELECTRICITÉ DE FRANCE)
Occupant Behaviour Data Collection & ConsolidationEDF is an integrated energy company and a leader in the energy market in Europe. In France, 95% of the electricity output from their production facilities involve no CO2 emissions. They have strong involvement in industrial research in energy efficiency in transport, industry and buildings in a collaborative frame with both academic and industrial partners.
FRAUNHOFER INSTITUTE FOR SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS
Analysis for HVAC and Heat Pump SystemsEurope’s biggest solar energy research institution. A non-profit organization for applied research located in Germany, the work at the Institute ranges from the investigation of scientific and technological fundamentals for solar energy applications, the development of production technology and prototypes, to the construction of demonstration systems.
WISEBIM
SaaS Platform for BIM GenerationWiseBIM is a spin-off of CEA that proposes services to digitalize existing building plans into a 3D model. From any kind of existing 2D plans, main building elements are automatically recognized and assembled into BIM, respecting the IFC standard in order to ensure the interoperability with most BIM software.
LOGIREP
Renovation Workflow & On-site DemonstrationA subsidiary company of the Polylogis Group, a non-profit social housing developer specialised in the construction, renovation and management of social housing. With more than 38,000 dwellings in the regions of Paris and Normandy, they are implementing new energy performance solutions while keeping costs at a reasonable level to guarantee the social service.
EBC
Communication, Dissemination & TrainingThe European Builders Confederation (EBC) is a European umbrella organisation representing national associations of construction crafts and SMEs. Based in Brussels, EBC currently has 17 members from 15 countries. They take part in the European Commission’s Standing Committee on Construction and is a partner of the Build Up Platform and BIM Community.
COMET GLOBAL INNOVATION
User-Centred Design & CommunicationComet G.I. is a private entity specialized in the field of technological innovation based in Barcelona, Spain. One of the main missions of Comet G.I. is the management, communication and dissemination of R&D&i projects and the effective commercialization of projects and initiatives financed by the local, national or European public and private sector. Comet G.I. is led by a team of highly qualified experts in their areas of knowledge, with more than 25 years of experience in the development of advanced research projects, aimed at achieving the sustainable development goals "SDGs" framed in the 2030 Agenda.
KURSAAL REHABILITACIONES INTEGRALES
Testing & On-site DemonstrationKursaal is the pioneer in Guipuzcoa in insulation systems for façade retrofitting. They specialize in comprehensive building renovations through restoration, insulation and conservation and has carried out many successful examples of energy retrofitted buildings that have improved the energy savings, comfort, health and safety of their occupants.
ENERBIM
Data Collection & Solar Energy Integration. Decisional WorkflowEnerBIM develops specific BIM solutions, innovative configurators and 3D virtual workspaces, including SaaS. They are committed to the Energy Transition, with solid competencies in thermal simulation, solar energy modelling and bioclimatic design and wish to drive the digital transformation of the construction sector through collaborative workflows for energy efficiency.
GREEN BUILDING COUNCIL ITALIA
Training & Communication ManagerGBC Italia is a national independent non-profit organization made up of businesses, organizations and building professionals working in the building and construction industry. They work to advance green buildings at national level, as well as unite with other Green Building Councils to achieve environmental, economic and social goals on a larger, global scale.
VILNIUS GEDIMINAS TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY
Decision Making & Multi-Criteria Analysis. Renovation Scenarios & Cost AnalysisThe 3rd university of Lithuania, with more than 11,000 students, their Department of Construction Management and Real Estate is committed to developing real-world applications for the sector, focusing its research on multi-variant decision support systems, health and safe house, energy efficiency, climate change, online artificial intelligence technologies, e-city, and big data analytics.
TERMOLINE
HVAC & Heat Pumps. TestingA Romanian private construction company with strong expertise on HVAC systems installation and efficient energy building. Employing around 40 people and with a turnover of 3,5 Million € for 2017, they have worked on various renovation projects like hospitals, university buildings and student’s residences and have developed sGEEB : smart Green Efficient Energy Building.
CMB
On-Site Demonstration & TestingCivil constructions, sky-scrapers, large infrastructures, project financing: CMB is a reliable construction company with successful, strong experience in the field. They defend the positive impact of using BIM in projects of large complexity: from better coordination during the design and construction phases to a timely management of buying and a more controlled work planning.
