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Embedding AI/ML in Built Environment Research: Tools, Approaches and Delivery

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Tue, 09 July – Wed, 10 July
09:00 – 15:00
MATPUM Building – METU Campus
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As part of a British Council Research Environment Project with Leeds Beckett University, UK, the Middle East Technical University (METU) invites you to a 2-day workshop on “Embedding AI/ML in Built Environment Research: Tools, Approach and Delivery”. This is part of the Research Network Initiative for AI-Driven Building Information Modelling Integration for Circularity in Construction (CIREN-AI) funded project led by Prof. Dr. Ali Murat Tanyer (METU), Prof. Dr. Koray Pekeriçli (METU) and Prof. Dr. Temitope Omotayo (LBU).

Key Topics

  • Theoretical background and practical demonstrations of AI/ML tools in built environment research
  • BIM in Turkey and the UK
  • Future directions for BIM
  • Research publication development process
  • Industry partner presentations

Speakers

  • Prof. Omotayo, Prof. Tanyer, Prof. Pekeriçli

Industry Participants

  • İnfera Tech. Inc. – An IT company in collaboration with CCN Holding
  • Pro-Yapı Inc. – A multinational professional engineering and consultancy firm
  • Su-Yapı Eng. & Cons. Inc. – An independent engineering and consulting firm
  • Yüksel Proje, Inc. – An engineering, design and construction firm

Event Programme

Day 1 (July 9th)

  • 09:00 – 09:30: Registration
  • 09:30 – 09:40: Welcome and opening address by Prof. Ali Murat Tanyer
  • 09:40 – 10:10: Building Information Modelling – The Way Forward with AI by Prof. Dr. Ali Murat Tanyer
  • 10:10 – 11:00: AI/ML Tools and Techniques for Built Environment Research by Prof. Dr. Temitope Omotayo
  • 11:00 – 11:20: Innovative BIM Approaches for Industrial Construction Projects by Eda Rose Garton
  • 12:00 – 13:00: Lunch and Networking
  • 13:00 – 13:30: The Potential of AI/BIM in Turkey by Prof. Dr. Koray Pekeriçli
  • 13:30 – 13:50: Sustainable Design Mindset Using BIM by Saman Khataei
  • 13:50 – 14:20: General Interactive Discussion/Q&A chaired by Prof. Dr. Ali Murat Tanyer
  • 14:20 – 15:00: Afternoon tea and networking

Day 2 (July 10th)

  • 09:30 – 10:00: Registration
  • 10:00 – 12:00: Practical demonstration of NLP using R-studio for built environment research by Prof. Dr. Temitope Omotayo
  • 12:00 – 13:00: Lunch and Networking
  • 13:00 – 13:45: Panel discussion on AI skills needed for built environment students and researchers, moderated by Prof. Arzu Gönenç Sorguç
  • 13:45 – 14:15: Round table discussion on academic publishing and the use of AI in research
  • 14:15 – 14:30: Closing remarks, tea, and networking

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