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ISARC 2023 : Building insulation renovation: a process and a software to assist panel layout design, a part of the ISOBIM project.
Michel Aldanondo, Julien Lesbegueries, Andrea Christophe, Élise Vareilles, Xavier Lorca, 2023
https://hal.science/hal-04428464v1
« In order to lower the huge carbon dioxide emissions due to building heating, the goal of this communication is to show how the design of insulation panel layout can be strongly computer-aided during façade building energy renovation projects. The work has been achieved during an applied collaborative research project (ISOBIM), whose purpose is to develop open web integrated decision-aided tools to support a whole digital engineering retrofitting processes using modular timber framing panels. First, the panel layout design problem is analyzed and permit to identify a four steps design process supported by three data models. Then, once the problem is preprocessed to remove some singularities, an automatic layout design algorithm is proposed and discussed. An example illustrates the propositions and support discussions »
CIGI QUALITA MOSIM 2023 : Isolation de bâtiments : un processus et un logiciel pour la conception de panneaux , projet ISOBIM
Michel Aldanondo, Julien Lesbegueries, Andrea Christophe, Élise Vareilles, Xavier Lorca, 2023
https://hal.science/hal-04153751v1
« Dans le cadre de la rénovation énergétique de bâtiments, l’objectif de cette communication est de montrer comment la conception incluant le calepinage de panneaux d’isolation peut être fortement assisté par des outils logiciels. Ce travail a été réalisé dans le cadre d’un projet de recherche collaborative appliquée (ISOBIM). Les bâtiments considérés sont des petits collectifs de dix étages maximum construits entre 1945 et 1980. La solution technique d’isolation retenue exploite le principe de panneaux préfabriqués comprenant portes et fenêtres. Les résultats proposés rassemblent : (i) un processus de conception incluant un calepinage, (ii) différents modèles de façade supportant ce processus et (iii) un algorithme de conception ou calepinage des panneaux. Un exemple illustre les propositions et permet de les discuter. »
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Article de revue JCEM : Functionality as a key concept for integrated project planning and scheduling methods, Moslem Sheikhkhoshkar, Hind Bril El-Haouzi, Alexis Aubry, Farook Hamzeh, 2023
https://hal.science/hal-04042433v1
« The construction industry has made significant efforts to address the issues of low productivity caused by inefficient construction planning and scheduling. This issue led to more focus on integrating scheduling methods in the existing studies without comprehensively analyzing the integration’s goals and objectives. In this regard, this study aims to present and analyze a holistic list of integrated scheduling methods’ functionalities in the construction sector. In this paper, the underlying concept and main objective of scheduling methods are considered as their functionality. A multi-step methodology is adopted for this research. First, the authors identified integrated scheduling methods and their functionalities. Second, social network analysis (SNA) and Pareto analysis are used to assess and analyze the significance of the identified functionalities. The findings indicated that improving planning reliability, increasing transparency, identifying and eliminating wastes, and considering the continuous flow of work that follows the lean principles are the most important employed functionalities in the integrated scheduling methods. Also, the last planner system, building information modeling, simulation methods and location-based management system are mainly used common scheduling methods in the integrated scheduling methods. Eventually, this study will aid project stakeholders in better understanding of integrated scheduling methods by defining the functionality concept of scheduling methods. »
Article de revue SASBE : An advanced exploration of functionalities as the underlying principles of construction control metrics
Moslem Sheikhkhoshkar, Hind Bril El Haouzi, Alexis Aubry, Farook Hamzeh, 2024
https://hal.science/hal-04445986v1
« Purpose In academics and industry, significant efforts have been made to lead planners and control teams in evaluating project performance and control. In this context, numerous control metrics have been devised and put into practice, often with little emphasis on analyzing their underlying concepts. To cover this gap, this research aims to identify and analyze a holistic list of control metrics and their functionalities in the construction industry. Design/methodology/approach A multi-step analytical approach was conducted to achieve the study’s objectives. First, a holistic list of control metrics and their functionalities in the construction industry was identified. Second, a quantitative analysis based on social network analysis (SNA) was implemented to discover the most important functionalities. Findings The results revealed that the most important control metrics’ functionalities (CMF) could differ depending on the type of metrics (lagging and leading) and levels of control. However, in general, the most significant functionalities include managing project progress and performance, evaluating the look-ahead level’s performance, measuring the reliability and stability of workflow, measuring the make-ready process, constraint management and measuring the quality of construction flow. Originality/value This research will assist the project team in getting a comprehensive sensemaking of planning and control systems and their functionalities to plan and control different dynamic aspects of the project. »
Article de revue DIBE : An innovative integrated framework for multi-level production planning and control systems in construction
Moslem Sheikhkhoshkar, Hind Bril El-Haouzi, Alexis Aubry, Farook Hamzeh, Mohammad Sakikhales, 2024
https://hal.science/hal-04696403v1
« The construction industry is plagued by chronic inefficiencies, such as low productivity, significant waste, cost overruns, and schedule delays. One of the most critical contributors to these issues is fragmented and ineffective planning and control methods. This research aims to address these challenges by developing an innovative integrated multi-level framework for production planning and control that harmonizes various planning methods and control metrics across different schedule levels. Employing the Design Science Research (DSR) methodology, this study systematically develops and evaluates an innovative framework that integrates internal and external project characteristics, utilizing the concept of « functionality » as a primary key for coherent integration. Furthermore, a multi-objective mathematical model is incorporated to clarify the framework’s components and optimize the number of suggested planning methods and control metrics at each scheduling level, aiming to balance the functional requirements of project teams with the practicality of implementation. The application of the framework to a renovation case study demonstrates its practicality and strategic value, effectively addressing real-world project management challenges. Moreover, industry and academic evaluations highlight its potential to significantly improve construction project management practices. »
Article de revue ITCON : From NLP to taxonomy: Identifying and classifying key functionality concepts of multi-level project planning and control systems. Moslem Sheikhkhoshkar, Hind Bril El Haouzi, Alexis Aubry, Farook Hamzeh, Farzad Rahimian, 2024
https://hal.science/hal-04701660v1
« Analysis of literature and industry practices in applied planning and control systems reveals a notable lack of effective processes and stakeholders’ understanding regarding the optimal use of these systems. These gaps underscore the urgent need for a refined understanding and discovery of the underlying concepts of existing systems to address the complex dynamics of the planning and control domain better. Therefore, this study employed a multi-step approach using advanced text-mining techniques and expert validation to address these issues. Sentence-Bidirectional Encoder Representations from Transformers (SBERT) for semantic analysis, hierarchical clustering, and word cloud visualization were applied to classify and validate project planning and control system functionality concepts into coherent clusters. Furthermore, a robust taxonomy of functionality concepts was developed by meticulously analysing the findings as well as considering the domain experts’ insights. As a result, 148 project planning and control systems’ functionalities were classified into 20 coherent clusters with an average 87% alignment rate. A robust taxonomy of these functionalities was then formulated, emphasizing their importance across various scheduling levels. This taxonomy captures the complexities of project planning and control systems, facilitating informed decision-making and the integration of diverse planning and control systems to handle project complexities. The research significantly contributes to the field by clarifying the core concepts of project planning and control systems, making them more understandable and actionable for project stakeholders. »
Article de revue PPC : From process-based to technology-driven: a study on functionalities as key elements of collaborative planning methods for construction projects. Moslem Sheikhkhoshkar, Hind Bril El Haouzi, Alexis Aubry, Farook Hamzeh, Farzad Rahimian, 2025
https://hal.science/hal-04598387v1
« With the advancement of emerging technologies, significant attempts have been made to develop collaborative planning methods and to involve as many project stakeholders as possible in the construction project planning and control process. However, inadequate consideration has been paid to the characteristics, goals, and principles underlying these methods to meet the needs of collaboration for project planning between project teams. To deal with this, a multi-stage methodology was carried out to achieve the aims of this study. The first step was identifying collaborative planning methods and their functionalities in the construction sector. Further, a quantitative analysis based on Social Network Analysis (SNA) was conducted to determine the most frequently utilized functionalities in collaborative planning methods. The results revealed that process-based collaborative planning methods’ functionalities prioritized process and people-related characteristics such as team trust and promise, as well as social interactions, whereas technology-driven methods highlighted visualization along with collaboration and communication as a key element of collaborative planning. Subsequently, this study contributes to the body of construction project planning and control knowledge from both theoretical and practical perspectives by enhancing the understanding and sensemaking of project stakeholders towards the underlying concepts and objectives of collaborative planning methods. »
Thèse de Moslem Sheikhkhoshkar : « Planification et contrôle multi-niveaux et collaboratifs des chantiers de construction à l’aide de la BIM et du Lean » soutenue le 25/10/2024.
Résumé : « La gestion efficace des projets de construction est essentielle en raison de leur complexité inhérente et des implications financières substantielles. À cet égard, la planification et le contrôle des projets jouent un rôle crucial dans la réussite de l’exécution des projets, nécessitant des décisions basées sur les données et les connaissances pour naviguer dans ces complexités et garantir des résultats positifs. Malgré la présence de divers systèmes de planification et de contrôle, une planification et un contrôle inefficaces restent des causes majeures de faible productivité, de dépassements de budget et de retards dans les projets de construction. L’intégration des systèmes de planification et de contrôle existants peut remédier à ces problèmes en agrégeant les avantages de chacun. Cependant, un écart significatif subsiste en raison de l’absence d’un cadre intégré et multi-niveaux combinant différentes méthodes de planification et métriques de contrôle à travers divers niveaux d’échéancier, tirant parti des forces de chacun pour offrir une solution plus efficace. De plus, il existe une insuffisance de systèmes basés sur les données et les connaissances qui répondent aux besoins spécifiques et aux applications des équipes de projet en matière de planification et de contrôle, proposant des solutions multi-niveaux optimisées. Cette étude vise à combler cette lacune en développant d’abord un cadre intégré et multi-niveaux pour la planification et le contrôle des projets. Ensuite, elle développe et met en œuvre un système d’aide à la décision (SAD) basé sur les données et les connaissances, qui exploite une base de connaissances construite à partir des expériences des experts. Ce système propose des solutions multi-niveaux et intégrées pour la planification et le contrôle des projets de construction, améliorant à la fois les cadres théoriques et les applications pratiques. Le SAD développé simplifie le processus de prise de décision en posant des questions simples et pertinentes adaptées aux besoins de l’équipe de projet, suggérant ainsi les approches les plus appropriées pour la planification et le contrôle des projets. Le cadre et le système d’aide à la décision développés ont été validés en les appliquant à une étude de cas de rénovation et en recevant des retours positifs de la part des experts. Enfin, une directive méthodologique détaillée a été élaborée pour faciliter la mise en œuvre du système de planification et de contrôle multi-niveaux recommandé par le SAD pour les projets de rénovation. Cette directive offre des instructions claires et étape par étape pour assurer une adoption simple et une intégration efficace dans les pratiques de gestion de projet. Cet outil polyvalent peut être appliqué à divers types de projets durant la phase de pré-construction, déterminant les stratégies de planification et de contrôle les plus efficaces en fonction des exigences fonctionnelles de l’équipe de projet.
Sa thèse est accessible à l’adresse suivante : https://theses.fr/2024LORR0106
Article de revue AUTCON : A data-driven and knowledge-based decision support system for optimized construction planning and control. Moslem Sheikhkhoshkar, Hind Bril El Haouzi, Alexis Aubry, Farook Hamzeh, Farzad Rahimian, 2025
https://hal.science/hal-04964962v1
« Despite the use of various construction planning and control systems, no prior data-driven and knowledge-based system provides optimized solutions based on specific project team needs and applications. This paper presents a data-driven and knowledge-based decision support system that utilizes a knowledge database constructed from experts’ experience and proposes multi-level and integrated systems for planning and control of construction projects. A mixed-method approach gathers data from industry professionals, develops a knowledge repository based on Rough Set Theory (RST), launches an inference engine using the Pyke package, and integrates these insights into a decision support system optimized by a multi-objective mathematical model. The developed system considers the functional requirements of the project team and suggests an optimized and fit-for-purpose planning and control system. To demonstrate its practicality, it applies to a real-world renovation project. This paper contributes to enhancing systematic and data-driven decision-making for planning and control systems based on expert knowledge and the specific needs of the project team. »
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Workshop SOHOMA’11 : Impact of Intelligent Product and BIM4D technologies on construction site monitoring: an experimentation framework. Haya Naanaa, Hind Bril El Haouzi, William Derigent, 2021
https://hal.science/hal-04057701v2
« Industrialized building process has encouraged the utilization of new Information Technologies to boost the productivity and quality of construction projects. The use of the BIM (Building Information Modeling) technology combined with real time monitoring of the construction site could improve the planning throughout the building lifecycle. In the framework of the ANR McBIM Project, intelligent building products made of communicating concrete are currently being designed. These products, equipped with micro-electronic devices, can report their statuses in real-time. This paper thus investigates the use of such products combined with BIM technologies and explores the potential benefits in terms of cost for the management of construction sites, depending on their organization pattern. »
SOHOMA’12 : Semantic approach to formalize knowledge from building renovation domain: application to the IsoBIM project. Haya Naanaa, Hind Bril El Haouzi, William Derigent, Mario Lezoche, 2022
https://hal.science/hal-04057718v1
« The introduction of semantic technologies to the construction field is a concept that has been explored many times over the last few years. However, building renovation tends to be overlooked when talking about advancements in construction. Even if, Renovation projects consists 57% of construction activities, the renovation field is still the least developed. Information exchange between the project’s different actors is still a persistent problem. Therefore, this paper proposes a semantic approach that aims to formalize knowledge from the renovation domain, using BIM as the information source, to design a dynamic digital representation of a renovation project (construction digital twin). In this context, and to highlight the remaining scientific questions, a case study of a renovation project is used to assess the current state of the renovation process and to test the ontology under development. »
IFAC WC 2023 : Knowledge formalization based on NeOn methodology for building renovation domain: Application to the IsoBIM project. Haya Naanaa, Mario Lezoche, Hind Bril El Haouzi, William Derigent, 2023
https://hal.science/hal-04201266v1
« The introduction of semantic technologies to the construction field has been explored many times over the last few years. However, building renovation tends to be overlooked when talking about advancements in construction. Thus, handling of information of renovation projects is still a persistent problem. Moreover, the construction field is suffering from major methodological and technological problems resulting from the implementation of semantic web technologies, such as lack of interoperability, lack of automatic knowledge retrieval, lack of automatic regulation checking, and the most critical issue lack of renovation knowledge formalization, this last topic is the most crucial since, in order to express knowledge and to make it computable, some sort of formalism is necessary. Therefore, this paper proposes an approach to formalize knowledge in the renovation domain based on the NeOn methodology in order to assist with the process of building renovation by exterior insulation in BIM environment. »
EduBIM 24 : Optimisation du flux d’information dans les projets de rénovation : une approche par les données liées
Haya Naanaa, William Derigent, Hind Bril El Haouzi, Mario Lezoche, 2024
https://hal.science/hal-04791865v1
« The Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry inherently involve complex processes, multiple stakeholders, and dynamic decision-making scenarios. The success of such projects largely relies on the efficient flow of accurate and relevant information to the various involved parties. This paper explores the crucial importance of providing the right information to the right person at the right time. In these projects, interoperability plays a central role in ensuring smooth data exchange across diverse platforms and communication channels. Furthermore, the paper examines the contribution of linked data to the customization of information dissemination according to the distinct needs of different stakeholders, considering factors such as their roles, expertise, and decision-making authority. It also addresses the challenges posed by the diversity of communication channels and suggests ways to integrate them harmoniously into a coherent framework. Initial results show promising improvements in information flow and project efficiency, highlighting the practical applications and benefits of implementing linked data and ontologies in renovation projects. »
Thèse de Haya Naanaa : « Une approche intégrée de recherche sémantique modulaire pour l’optimisation de la gestion des données en rénovation: Application au projet IsoBIM » soutenue le 09/09/2025.
Résumé : « Cette thèse traite des obstacles structurels et informationnels dans les projets de rénovation du bâtiment. Ces projets sont marqués par une forte complexité technique, une diversité d’acteurs (architectes, ingénieurs, entreprises, maîtres d’ouvrage) et une fragmentation des sources de données, freinant la circulation de l’information, la coordination, et la prise de décision. Deux cadres théoriques sont mobilisés : le Lean Construction, visant à éliminer les gaspillages, et le BIM, qui centralise les données dans une maquette numérique. »
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