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Technical University of Munich

Information Management

Members

Foto von Sebastian Esser

Sebastian Esser

Foto von Maikel Brinkhoff

Maikel Brinkhoff

Foto von Benedict Harder

Benedict Harder

Foto von Ina Heise

Ina Heise

Foto von Nepomuk Wolf

Nepomuk Wolf

Foto von Luca Bettermann

Luca Bettermann

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Tamira Wrabel

Scope

Applying Building Information Modeling and operating Digital Twins require a dedicated understanding of the knowledge encapsulated in various kinds of data representations used in the AEC industry. We focus on aspects and methods that help to describe built facilities in a machine-readable manner. Our main research areas comprise the application of different graph-based techniques, enhanced interoperability using existing data models, challenges in time-evolving data, and other comprehensive methods facilitated in data exchange workflows.

 

Projects

Projectstatus
Innovative building permit systemsongoing
AM2PM - Additive to Predictive Manufacturing for Multistorey Construction Using Learning by Printing and Networked Roboticsongoing
Generic framework for simulating and executing robotized constructionongoing
BauPuls360ongoing
BIM-gestützte Digitale Zwillinge für den Betrieb von Straßeninfrastrukturongoing
BIM2TWINfinished
TRR 277 - Project C04 Integrating Digital Design and Additive Manufacturing through BIM-Based Decision Support and Digital Twin Methodsongoing
SPP 2187 Adaptive modularized constructions made in a flux: precise and rapid buildingongoing
TwinGenfinished
Open Infra Plattformfinished
RIMcombfinished
Begleitung der Entwicklung IFC-Road / IFC-Railfinished
INFRABIMfinished
3D Tracksfinished

 

2025

  • Bettermann, L.; Slepicka, M.; Esser, S.; Borrmann, A.: Data-Driven Parameter Calibration in Additive Manufacturing for Construction. Proc. of the 32nd Int. Conference on Intelligent Computing in Engineering (EG-ICE), 2025 more…
  • Esser, S.; Borrmann, A.: Utilizing Interdisciplinary Object Dependencies for Semi-Automated Model Updates. Proc. of the 2025 European Conference on Computing in Construction and 42nd International CIB W78 Conference, 2025 more…
  • Harder, B.; Esser, S.; Borrmann, A.: Interpreting SysML Diagrams in conjunction with OWL Ontologies for Semantic Reasoning and Inference. Proc. of the 32nd EG-ICE International Workshop on Intelligent Computing in Engineering, 2025 more…
  • Schlenger, J.; Pluta, K.; Mathew, A.; Yeung, T.; Sacks, R; Borrmann, A: Reference architecture and ontology framework for digital twin construction. Automation in Construction 174, 2025, 106111 more…
  • Wolf, N.; Esser, S.; Borrmann, A.: IFC2GraphQL: Schema Mapping and Automated API Construction from IFC to GraphQL. Proceedings of the 42nd International CIB W78 Conference, 2025 more…

2024

  • Bach, A.; Al-Wesabi, T.; Langner, A.; Borrmann, A.; Vilgertshofer, S.; Esser, S.: Identifikation und Bewertung von BIM-Prüfroutinen für das EBA. Technische Universität München, 2024, more…
  • Collins, F.C.; Noichl, F.; Slepicka, M.; Cones, G.; Borrmann, A.: 360-Degree Tri-Modal Scanning: Engineering a Modular Multi-Sensor Platform for Semantic Enrichment of BIM Models. ISPRS Ann. Photogramm. Remote Sens. Spatial Inf. Sci., 2024 more…
  • Dietmair, K.; Esser, S.; Harder, B.: Incremental model updates in BIM: a critical analysis of the collaboration platform Speckle. Proceedings of the 35th Forum Bauinformatik 2024, 2024 more…
  • Espinosa, S.; Slepicka, M.; Borrmann, A.: Integration of laser profiler feedback into FIM for additive manufacturing in construction. Proceedings of the 41st ISARC, 2024 more…
  • Esser, S.; Borrmann, A.: Enhancing design coordination across disciplines through incremental model updates and Inter-discipline Conjunction Graphs. Proceedings of the 20th International Conference on Computing in Civil and Building Engineering (ICCCBE), 2024 more…
  • Harder, B.; Esser, S.: Model-Based-Systems-Engineering for bridges: Representing modular precast bridges with SysML. Proceedings of the 35th Forum Bauinformatik 2024, 2024 more…
  • Harder, B.; Esser, S.; Borrmann, A.: Utilizing process modeling and graph rewriting as a formal approach for algorithmic design of modular precast structures. Proceedings of the 15th European Conference of Product and Process Modeling, 2024 more…
  • Heise, I.: Automatic conversion of real-world data from a German road infrastructure management system into a labelled property graph. Proc. of Forum Bauinformatik 2024, 2024 more…
  • Heise, I.; Borrmann, A.: infraspatialOT: An ontology for the representation of spatial relationships in road infrastructure. Proceedings of the 12th Linked Data in Architecture and Construction Workshop, 2024 more…
  • Heise, I.; Esser, S.; Borrmann, A.: Towards a comprehensive digital twin of a road infrastructure system – Requirements analysis and System architecture. Proc. of the 31th Int. Conference on Intelligent Computing in Engineering (EG-ICE), 2024 more…
  • Heise, I.; Göbels, A; Borrmann, A.; Beetz, J.: Enabling Comprehensive Querying of Road and Civil Structure Data using Graph-based Methods. Proc. of CIB W78 conference, 2024 more…
  • Mafipour, M S.; Vilgertshofer, S.; Borrmann, A.: MSFD-Net: A Multiscale Spatial Feature Descriptor Network for Semantic Segmentation of Large-Scale Bridge Point Clouds. Journal of Information Technology in Construction 29, 2024, 914-934 more…
  • Schlenger, J.; Borrmann, A.: Advanced Process Representation for Semi-Automated Linking between Construction Schedules and IFC Files. Proc. of the LDAC2024 - Linked Data in Architecture and Construction, 2024 more…
  • Slepicka, M.; Borrmann, A.: Fabrication Information Modeling for Closed-Loop Design and Quality Improvement in Additive Manufacturing for Construction. Automation in Construction 168, 2024, 10579 more…
  • Wu, J.; Esser, S.; Forth, K.; Kairlapova, A.; Gerstner, J.: Semi-automated assessment in fundamental BIM pedagogy for large cohorts. Proc. of the 35th Forum Bauinformatik, 2024 more…
  • Wu, J.; Esser, S.; Nousias, S.; Borrmann, A.: Enriching IFC Models with Spatial Design Logic and Parametrics to Improve Design Adaptability – the case of alignment grids. The 20th conference of the International Society for Computing in Civil and Building Engineering (ICCCBE), 2024 more…

2023

  • Esser, S.; Vilgertshofer, S.; Borrmann, A.: Version control for asynchronous BIM collaboration: Model merging through graph analysis and transformation. Automation in Construction 155, 2023, 105063 more…
  • Esser, S.; Vilgertshofer, S.; Borrmann, A.: A reference framework enabling temporal scalability of object-based synchronization in BIM level 3 systems. Proc. of the 2023 European Conference on Computing in Construction and 40th International CIB W78 Conference, 2023 more…
  • Heise, I.: Requirements analysis for a digital road infrastructure twin. 34th Forum Bauinformatik / 34. Forum Bauinformatik (Bochum, 06. - 08.09.2023), 2023 more…
  • Hofmeyer, J.; Esser, S.; Forth, K.; Borrmann, A.: Towards environmental design decision-making for infrastructure planning using parametric BIM. Proc. of the Eighth International Symposium on Life-Cycle Civil Engineering (IALCCE) 2023, 2023 more…
  • Kolbeck, L.; Kovaleva, D.; Manny, A.; Stieler, D.; Rettinger, M.; Renz, R.; Tošić, Z.; Teschemacher, T.; Stindt, J.; Forman, P.; Borrmann, A.; Blandini, L.; Stempniewski, L.; Stark, A.; Menges, A.; Schlaich, M.; Albers, A.; Lordick, D.; Bletzinger, K-U.; Mark, P.: Modularisation Strategies for Individualised Precast Construction—Conceptual Fundamentals and Research Directions. Designs 7 (6), 2023, 143 more…
  • Kolbeck, L.; Vilgertshofer, S.; Borrmann, A.: Graph-based mass customisation of modular precast bridge systems. Proc. of the 30th Int. Conference on Intelligent Computing in Engineering (EG-ICE), 2023 more…
  • Mafipour, M. S.; Vilgertshofer, S.; Borrmann, A.: Automated Geometric Digital Twinning of Bridges from Segmented Point Clouds by Parametric Prototype Models. Automation in Construction 156, 2023 more…
  • Mafipour, M. S.; Vilgertshofer, S.; Borrmann, A.: Heuristic optimization for digital twin modeling of existing bridges from point cloud data by parametric prototype models. Proc. of the ASCE International Conference on Computing in Civil Engineering, 2023 more…
  • Mafipour, M.S.; Ahmed, D.; Vilgertshofer, S.; Borrmann, A.: Digitalization of 2D Bridge Drawings Using Deep Learning Models. Proc. of the 30th Int. Conference on Intelligent Computing in Engineering (EG-ICE), 2023 more…
  • Mohiuddin, R.; Cruz Policroniades, M.; Slepicka, M.; Borrmann, A.: Optical Process Control for extrusion-based Additive Manufacturing methods in construction. Proceedings of the 40th ISARC, 2023 more…
  • Noichl, F.; Esser, S.; Schlenger, J.: Adaptive scan planning for 4D-BIM-based construction progress monitoring. Proc. of the 34th Forum Bauinformatik, 2023 more…
  • Pfitzner, F.; Schlenger, J.; Borrmann, A.: Automated Productivity Evaluation of Concreting Works: The Example of Concrete Pillar Production. Proc. of Construction Logistics, Equipment, and Robotics, 2023 more…
  • Rettinger, M.; Prziwarzinski, A.; Meyer, M.; Kolbeck, L.; Tošić, Z.; Hückler, A.; Lordick, D.; Borrmann, A.; Haist, M.; Lohaus, L.; Schlaich, M.: Modulare Fußgängerbrücken aus seriell hergestellten Betonfertigteilen. Beton- und Stahlbetonbau, 2023 more…
  • Schlenger, J.; Pfitzner, F.; Braun, A.; Vilgertshofer, S.; Borrmann, A.: Digitaler Zwilling Baustelle – Baustellenüberwachung zur automatisierten Zeit- und Kostenkontrolle. Bautechnik 100 (4), 2023, 190-197 more…
  • Schlenger, J.; Vilgertshofer, S.; Borrmann, A.: Process-oriented progress monitoring of cast-in-place shell constructions based on computer vision. Prof. of the 30th Int. Conference on Intelligent Computing in Engineering (EG-ICE), 2023 more…
  • Slepicka, M.; Helou, J.; Borrmann, A.: Real-time data exchange (RTDE) robot control integration for Fabrication Information Modeling. Proceedings of the 40th ISARC, 2023 more…
  • Wu, J.; Schlenger, J.: Enriching building graphs with parametric design constraints for automated design adaptation. Proc. of the 34th Forum Bauinformatik, 2023 more…

2022

  • Borrmann, A.; Blankenbach, J.; Beetz, J.; König, M.; Becker, R.; T., Blut; F., Celik; B., Faltin; Göbels, A.; Mafipour, MS.; Martens, J.; Scheffer, M.; Vilgertshofer, S.: Technologien zur Generierung digitaler Zwillinge als Grundlage für Betrieb und Instandhaltung baulicher Infrastruktur. Lehrstuhl für Computergestützte Modellierung und Simulation, Technische Universität München, 2022, more…
  • Borrmann, A.; Schlenger, J.; Bus, N.; Sacks, R.: AEC Digital Twin Data -- Why structure matters. Proc. of the Int. Conf. on Computing in Civil and Building Engineering (ICCCBE), 2022 more…
  • Collins, F.; Pfitzner, F.; Schlenger, J.: Scalable construction monitoring for an as-performed progress documentation across time. Proceedings of 33. Forum Bauinformatik, 2022 more…
  • Esser, S.; Abualdenien, J.; Vilgertshofer, S.; Borrmann, A.: Requirements for event-driven architectures in open BIM collaboration. Proceedings of the 29th EG-ICE International Workshop on Intelligent Computing in Engineering, 2022 more…
  • Esser, S.; Vilgertshofer, S.; Borrmann, A.: Graph-based version control for asynchronous BIM collaboration. Advanced Engineering Informatics 53, 2022, 101664 more…
  • Jaud, Š.; Hecht, H.; Schlenger, J.; Amann, J.: TUM Open Infra Platform: an open source package for simultaneous viewing and analysis of digital models in the civil engineering domain. Journal of Open Source Software 7 (72), 2022, 3061 more…
  • Kolbeck, L; Vilgertshofer, S.; Abualdenien, J.; Borrmann, A.: Graph Rewriting Techniques in Engineering Design. Frontiers in Built Environment 7, 2022, 1-19 more…
  • Mafipour, M. S.; Vilgertshofer, S.; Borrmann, A.: Digital twinning of bridges from point cloud data by deep learning and parametric models. Proc. of European Conference on Product and Process Modeling 2022, 2022 more…
  • Mafipour, MS.; Vilgertshofer, S.; Borrmann, A.: Creating digital twins of existing bridges through AI-based methods. Proc. of the IABSE Symposium – Challenges for Existing and Oncoming Structures, 2022 more…
  • Schlenger, J.; Yeung, T.; Vilgertshofer, S.; Martinez, J.; Sacks, R.; Borrmann, A.: A Comprehensive Data Schema for Digital Twin Construction. Proceedings of the 29th EG-ICE International Workshop on Intelligent Computing in Engineering, 2022 more…
  • Slepicka, M.; Mawas, K.; Borrmann, A.; Maboudi, M.; Gerke, M.: Digital Twinning in Additive Manufacturing – Closing the digital-physical-digital loop by automated integration of captured geometric data into fabrication information models. Proc. of the Int. Conf. on Computing in Civil and Building Engineering (ICCCBE), 2022 more…
  • Slepicka, M.; Vilgertshofer, S.; Borrmann, A.: Fabrication information modeling: interfacing building information modeling with digital fabrication. Construction Robotics (6), 2022, 87-99 more…
  • Vilgertshofer, S.; Mafipour, M. S.; Borrmann, A.; Martens, J.; Blut, T.; Becker, R.; Blankenbach, J.; Glöbels, A.; Beetz, J.; Celik, F.; Faltin, B.; König, M.: TwinGen: Advanced technologies to automatically generate digital twins for operation and maintenance of existing bridges. Proc. of European Conference on Product and Process Modeling 2022, 2022 more…

2021

  • Amann, J.; Esser, S.; Krijnen, T.; Abualdenien, J.; Preidel, C.; Borrmann, A.: BIM-Programmierschnittstellen. In: Borrmann, A.; König, M.; Koch, C.; Beetz, J. (Ed.): Building Information Modeling: Technologische Grundlagen und industrielle Praxis. Springer Fachmedien Wiesbaden, 2021, 263-290 more…
  • Amann, Julian; Esser, Sebastian; Krijnen, Thomas; Abualdenien, Jimmy; Preidel, Cornelius; Borrmann, André: BIM-Programmierschnittstellen. In: Borrmann, André; König, Markus; Koch, Christian; Beetz, Jakob (Ed.): Building Information Modeling - Technologische Grundlagen und industrielle Praxis. Springer Fachmedien Wiesbaden, 2021, 263-290 more…
  • Esser, S.: Graphenbasiertes Änderungsmanagement von BIM-Modellen. Proc. of the 32nd Forum Bauinformatik, 2021 more…
  • Esser, S.; Borrmann, A.: A system architecture ensuring consistency among distributed, heterogeneous information models for civil infrastructure projects. Proc. of the 13th European Conference on Product and Process Modeling, 2021 more…
  • Esser, S.; Vilgertshofer, S.; Borrmann, A.: Graph-based version control for asynchronous BIM level 3 collaboration. Proc. of the 28th EG-ICE International Workshop on Intelligent Computing in Engineering, 2021 more…
  • Jaud, S.; Esser, S.; Wikstroem, L.; Muhic, S.; Mirtschin, J.; Borrmann, A.: A critical analysis of linear placement in IFC models. Proceedings of the 13th European Conference on Product and Process Modelling (ECPPM 2020 - 2021), 2021 more…
  • Kolbeck, L.; Auer, D.; Fischer, O.; Vilgertshofer, S.; Borrmann, A.: Modulare Brückenbauwerke aus carbonfaserbewehrtem Ultrahochleistungsbeton. Beton- und Stahlbetonbau Sonderheft "Schneller Bauen", 2021 more…
  • Kolbeck, L.; Forth, K.: Interoperability of BIM based Life Cycle Energy Analysis in Early Design Stages. Proc. of the Forum Bau Informatik 2021, 2021 more…
  • Mafipour, MS.; Vilgertshofer, S.; Borrmann, A.: Deriving Digital Twin Models of Existing Bridges from Point Cloud Data Using Parametric Models and Metaheuristic Algorithms. Proc. of the EG-ICE Conference 2021, 2021 more…
  • Schlenger, J.: Data structure for realizing a digital twin of construction processes. Proc. of the 32nd Forum Bauinformatik, 2021 more…
  • Slepicka, Martin; Vilgertshofer, Simon; Borrmann, André: Fabrication Information Modeling: Closing the gap between Building Information Modeling and Digital Fabrication. Proceedings of the 38th International Symposium on Automation and Robotics in Construction (ISARC), 2021 more…

2020

  • Borrmann, A.; Esser, S.; Jaud, Š.; König, M.; Liebich, T.: Begleitung der internationalen Standardisierungsprojekte IFC-Road & IFC-Rail: Abschlussbericht AP4 Validierung des Datenmodells. Technische Universität München, 2020, more…
  • Borrmann, A.; Esser, S.; Jaud, Š.; König, M.; Liebich, T.: Begleitung der internationalen Standardisierungsprojekte IFC-Road & IFC-Rail: Abschlussbericht Gesamtprojekt. Technische Universität München, 2020, more…
  • Häußler, M.; Esser, S.; Borrmann, A.: Code compliance checking of railway designs by integrating BIM, BPMN and DMN. Automation in Construction 121, 2020, 103427 more…
  • Jaud, Š.; Esser, S.; Muhič, S.; Borrmann, A.: DEVELOPMENT OF IFC SCHEMA FOR INFRASTRUCTURE. Proceedings of 6th international conference siBIM: Structured data is the new gold, 2020 more…
  • Sánchez-Rodríguez, A.; Esser, S.; Abualdenien, J.; Borrmann, A.; Riveiro, B.: From point cloud to IFC: A masonry arch bridge case study. Proc. of the 27th International Workshop on Intelligent Computing in Engineering, 2020 more…
  • Vilgertshofer, S.; Stoitchkov, D.; Borrmann, A.; Menter, A.; Genc, C.: Recognising Railway Infrastructure Elements in Videos and Drawings Using Neural Networks. Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers - Smart Infrastructure and Construction 172 (1), 2020, 19-33 more…

2019

  • Borrmann, A.; Elixmann, R.; Eschenbruch, K.; Forster, C.; Hausknecht, k.; Hecker, D.; Hochmuth, M.; Klempin, C.; Kluge, M.; König, M.; Liebich, T.; Schäferhoff, G.; Schmidt, I.; Trzeciak, M.; Tulke, J.; Vilgertshofer, S.; Wagner, B.: BIM-Leitfäden, Muster und Handreichungen. Bundesministerium für Verkehr und digitale Infrastruktur, 2019, more…
  • Esser, S.; Aicher, K.: IfcBridge Model Generation using Visual Programming. Proc. of the 31. Forum Bauinformatik, 2019 more…
  • Esser, S.; Borrmann, A.: Integrating Railway Subdomain-Specific Data Standards into a common IFC-based Data Model. Proc. of the 26th International Workshop on Intelligent Computing in Engineering, 2019 more…
  • Stoitchkov, D.; Breier, P.; Slepicka, M.; Genc, C.; Harmsen, F.; Köhler, T.; Vilgertshofer, S.; Borrmann, A.: Automatic detection of plan symbols in railway equipment engineering using a machine learning approach. Proc. of the 2019 European Conference on Computing in Construction, 2019 more…
  • Vilgertshofer, S.: Unterstützung parametrischer Modellierung durch Graphersetzung: Automatisierte Erstellung von graphbasierten Modellrepräsentationen. Proc. des 31. Forum Bauinformatik, 2019 more…
  • Winkelbauer, T.; Hiebenthal, T.; Esser, S.; Barutcu, B.; Vilgertshofer, S.; Borrmann, A.: Projekt RIMcomb: Entwicklung neuer digitaler Methoden im Bereich BIM für die Ausrüstungstechnik. Signal+Draht 111 (09/2019), 2019, 12-18 more…
  • Wolf, V.; Jaud, Š: Eignung verschiedener Datenmodelle für den Austausch digitaler Modelle eines Bahnsteigs. Proc. of the 31st Forum Bauinformatik, 2019 more…

2018

  • Markič, Štefan; Schlenger, Jonas; Bratoev, Ivan: Tangible Alignment Design. Proc. of the 30th Forum Bauinformatik, 2018 more…
  • Vilgertshofer, S.; Borrmann, A.: Supporting feature-based parametric modeling by graph rewriting. Proc. of the 35nd ISARC 2018, 2018 more…
  • Vilgertshofer, S.; Stoitchkov, D.; Esser, S.; Borrmann, A.; Muhič, S.; Winkelbauer, T.: The RIMcomb Research Project: Towards the Application of Building Information Modeling in Railway Equipment Engineering. 12th European Conference on Product and Process Modelling, 2018 more…

2017

  • Breunig, M.; Borrmann, A.; Rank, E.; Hinz, S.; Kolbe, T.; Schilcher, M.; Mundani, R.-P.; Jubierre, J. R.; Flurl, M.; Thomsen, A.; Donaubauer, A.; Ji, Y.; Urban, S.; Laun, S.; Vilgertshofer, S.; Willenborg, B.; Menninghaus, M.; Steuer, H.; Wursthorn, S.; Leitloff, J.; Al-Doori, M.; Mazroobsemnani, N.: Collaborative Multi-Scale 3D City and Infrastructure Modeling and Simulation. ISPRS - International Archives of the Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing and Spatial Information Sciences XLII-4/W4, 2017, 341-352 more…
  • Vilgertshofer, S.; Amann, J.; Willenborg, B.; Borrmann, A.; Kolbe, T.H.: Linking BIM and GIS models in infrastructure by example of IFC and CityGML. Proc. of the ASCE International Workshop on Computing in Civil Engineering 2017, 2017 more…
  • Vilgertshofer, S.; Borrmann, A.: Using graph rewriting methods for the semi-automatic generation of parametric infrastructure models. Advanced Engineering Informatics 33, 2017, 502–515 more…

2016

  • Biedermann, D.; Esser, S.: Is macroscopic resolution enough? - A study about the use of different spatial scales in pedestrian dynamics. Proc. of the 28. Forum Bauinformatik, 2016 more…
  • Braun, A.; Vilgertshofer, S.; Daum, S.: Automatisierte Prozessneugenerierung basierend auf Ergebnissen aus der Baufortschrittskontrolle. Proc. of the 28th Forum Bauinformatik, 2016 more…
  • Vilgertshofer, S.; Borrmann, A.: A Graph Transformation Based Method for the Semi-Automatic Generation of Parametric Models of Shield Tunnels. Proc. of the EG-ICE Workshop on Intelligent Computing in Engineering, 2016 more…
  • Vilgertshofer, S.; Jubierre, J.R.; A., Borrmann: IfcTunnel - A proposal for a multi-scale extension of the IFC data model for shield tunnels under consideration of downward compatibility aspects. 11th European Conference on Product and Process Modelling, 2016 more…

2015

  • Daum, S.; Vilgertshofer, S.; Braun, A.: Service-basierte Analyse von Bauwerksmodellen: der QL4BIM Server. Proc. des 27. Forum Bauinformatik, 2015 more…
  • Vilgertshofer, S.; Borrmann, A.: Automatic Detailing of Parametric Sketches by Graph Transformation. Proc. of the 32nd ISARC 2015, 2015 more…
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