The Building Physics Section and the Belgian Building Research Institute are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated PhD-student in the field of building information modeling (BIM) and building energy simulations in the framework of the Energy Performance in Buildings Directive (EU EPBD). You will become a PhD student in the Building Physics Section of the Department of Civil Engineering at KU Leuven. The Building Physics section currently consists of 4 faculty members and some 25 doctoral and postdoctoral researchers. The section's research targets heat and mass transfer in porous building materials, durability of (highly insulated) building components, and the energy use and indoor air quality in buildings and the built environment. The Division Digital Construction of the Belgian Building Research Institute will propose sufficient guidance and feedback for the PhD-student. The Digital Construction division focusses currently on development of BIM reference documents, tools and connections with other digital technologies such as smart on-site applications, visualization tools such as viewers, AR and VR, quality check with scanning and drones, and a more global data environment. The BIM model is considered as the starting point for bidirectional interaction during both design as execution phase. https://bwk.kuleuven.be/bwf Project: This PhD-project is a joint collaboration between the University of Leuven and the BBRI (Belgian Building Research Institute) and focuses on the many sources with valuable data that nowadays become available for the built environment such as Building Information Models. In this research project it is explored how this data can maximally exploited to help facilitating the construction of better buildings. As this is a broad scope, it will be narrowed down to building more sustainable buildings with an emphasis on developing energy neutral, carbon neutral and energy flexible buildings. In this project the aim is to develop tools and to demonstrate how a BIM approach can be used to design and operate energy neutral buildings. It will be shown how BIM can help in the different stages of the design as well during the operation of the building. The opportunities that BIM offers will be used to develop an integrated toolchain.

• A first step looks into the use of BIM during design. It will explore how BIM can be used in the early design stages and can be coupled already to building simulation software to assist in the design and to EPB software to explore early conformity. Emphasis is on easy coupling of tools, automatic generation of BES models and filling out (giving suggestions for) blanks. Apart from energy related KPIs (E-level, S-level, kWhRE,…) also other KPIs (sustainability, overheating, cost, …) can be explored.
• In a second step the simple BIM model is updated as the design progresses. The data become richer and the error margin for error reduces. At the end of the design a full BIM model is present allowing to automatically extract energy simulation models with different levels of complexity (going from quasi-steady state calculations up to full multizone energy simulations).
• In the next step the BIM model is employed for commissioning. When measurements become available the results can be compared against the expected results. With advanced identification tools (amongst others developed at KUL Building Physics Section) physical values (u-value,solar aperture, …) can be extracted from the data and given as input to the model (or used to detect building failure and indicate where the building has to be improved (commissioning)). The result is a calibrated BIM model (or improved building that performs according to the specs).
• In the fourth step, this BIM model can be used to monitor the behavior of the building. With an FDD approach the real behavior is compared against the results from BIM. This allows to check the performance and detect and diagnose errors. Also in this area the PhD student can work further on already performed research at KUL and BBRI.
• In a fifth step it is analyzed how the BIM modelcan be used to optimize the operation of the building. In particular energy flexibility and adaptability of the energy demand to meet smart grid constraints become essential.

The research will be based on past and current research at the Building Physics Section and the Belgian Building Research Institute.

Description des tâches :

Au sein de la Faculté d’Architecture et d’Urbanisme, le candidat aura pour mission d’accomplir des prestations pédagogiques sous la responsabilité du chef de service « Conception Architecturale ». Il aura pour mission d’encadrer les enseignements liés au cours de Composition Architecturale et Urbanistique en Bachelier ou en Master ainsi que le cours de Représentation Architecturale Numérique dispensés aux étudiants de Bachelier en Architecture. Il pourrait apporter une expertise dans les disciplines liées à l’utilisation des outils numériques en architecture.

Charge de cours :

• UA-B-1-ARCHIT-001-M / Conception Architecturale et Urbanistique I – 18ECTS – 234h
• UA-B-1-ARCHIT-016-M / Représentation Architecturale Numérique I – 2ECTS – 24h
• UA-M-1-ARCHIT-003-M / Urbanités – UA-M-2-ARCHIT-003-M / Urbanités – Interventions ponctuelles

Au sein d’équipes projets (architectes, ingénieurs spécialisés TS, Stabilité, durable, etc.), vous travaillerez de façon opérationnelle sur les projets de conception BIM. Ainsi, vous prenez en charge les missions suivantes :

 Participer à la production interne des maquettes des bâtiments et de leurs équipements sur nos projets en cours de conception,
 Assurer le rôle de BIM Manager : Définir les processus et les méthodologies de travail

o Réalisation des documents BIM
o Définition du niveau des livrables
o Coordination des études BIM
o Résolution des problèmes liés à la maquette numérique
o Gestion des clashs
o Suivi du respect des standards BIM
o Animation des réunions et suivi des actions

 Au côté de notre référent BIM, vous participez au développement de l’expertise BIM interne : développement des gabarits, accompagnement de nos collaborateurs dans l’utilisation des outils BIM, veille technologique des outils et des pratiques BIM et développement de nouveaux axes d’utilisation de la maquette numérique (notes de calculs, métrés, 4D, 5D…)

En tant que spécialiste BIM, vous êtes capable d’orienter un projet BIM dès la conception, d’anticiper les spécifications liées aux objectifs BIM attendus.
• Vous évoluez en tant qu’architecte/ingénieur
• En collaboration avec le BIM Manager de la société, vous prenez les rennes du BIM sur un ou plusieurs projets.
• Vous participez à la rédaction des différents documents BIM.
• Vous chapeautez les BIM coordinateurs et modeleurs du projet.
• Vous dialoguez avec les représentants BIM des autres partenaires de projet.
• Vous encouragez l'utilisation du BIM et les meilleures pratiques à tout moment.
• Tout ceci dans le but de pouvoir assumer le rôle de BIM Manager ou BIM Discipline sur un projet.

En tant que BIM Modeler, vous faites partie d’une équipe dynamique basée à Bruxelles. Vous êtes responsable de la modélisation toutes phases confondues en vue de sortir les livrables.
• Après une période d’adaptation et d’intégration à divers projets en cours, vous serez responsable de la modélisation sur un ou plusieurs projets.
• Vous modélisez conformément aux demandes du chef de projet et veillez à respecter les normes des plans d'exécution BIM.
• Vous générez les livrables.
• Vous propagez les bonnes pratiques au niveau de la modélisation Revit.
• Vous encouragez l'utilisation du BIM et des meilleures pratiques à tout moment.

PLAKA BELGIUM, founded in 1961, produces and sells accessories that are used in concrete or masonry constructions . The Stabox reinforcement continuity system, the Isotecs thermal breaks for balconies and the Korbo masonry supports were developed by our own team and are well known in the construction sector. The company is mainly focused on the production and direct selling of its products. Plaka Belgium, market leader in Belgium, wishes to invest in the future by implementing BIM within the corporation. We are looking for a Technical software & BIM Engineer for our office in Ternat. U will be assigned the following tasks:

1. Implementation, development and follow-up of the BIM-strategy within Plaka Gr
   • oupModeling of complex Revit-families and compiling the BIM-library (Little BIM)
   • Programming of custom models in Tekla or Inventor (Big BIM)Form and guide a team of engineers so they’ll be able to offer BIM models
   • to the clients for the construction elements they calculate
   • Possibly also form and guide colleagues in France, the Netherlands and England.
   • Follow evolutions concerning BIM in the market
2. Technical support of commercial teams, the marketing- and RDI-departments (Research, Development & Innovation)
   • Technical support of commercial teams for the promotion of BIM and our engineering platform
   • Technical support of contractors and architects using our BIM-models
   • Participate in projects within the scope of product development, digital marketing, … both within Plaka Group and in collaboration with other CRH Companies
3. Development and maintenance of digital tools
   • Revise and improve our current calculation software
   • Develop new calculation programs for our engineers
   • Connect the calculation programs with BIM, the production process and sales
4. Continuous innovation
   • Propose and execute improvements of technical processes to advance our success rates and profits.
   • Collaborate on projects to innovate our products, the production process and our sales techniques.

The Deluge Group is a Specialist Fire Protection Engineering Contractor for the last 34 years with its +30 current offices in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Myanmar, Europe, providing the service of Design, Supply, Procurement, Prefabrication & Installation, Testing & Commissioning of various Fire Protection Systems in the commercial, industrial, Oil & Gas, Power plant, chemical and offshore segments. Deluge utilizing AutoCAD for base designs and Revit operators when BIM is required, in combination with various Hydraulic Calculation programs to determine the best balanced water and gas based Fire Protection Systems to customer needs. As Revit Design Engineer you are part of our engineering dynamic team, located in Singapore. You are responsible for 3D Revit modelling, delivering and reporting to Design Manager. You are someone who can think critically with the other members of the team, come up with solutions, respect deadlines and communicate openly.

Job Duties :

• Design and shop drawing preparation & submission of automatic fire sprinkler systems.
• Prepare shop drawings from contractual drawing issued by main contractors’ assigned projects.
• Prepare preliminary schemes, penetration drawings as needed.
• Be able to produce pipe schedule hydraulics of his assigned project.
• Have understanding of equipment used in connection with each project.
• Prepare reports to Design Manager of deviations from original Tender drawings.
• Provide clear path of communication & coordination between his counterparts and superiors.
• Any other duties that may be assigned by the company.

Dans le cadre de l'expansion de son équipe BIM francophone, Geo-IT est à la recherche d’un talent en logiciels BIM.

• Maîtriser le développement technologique des produits Autodesk Revit et BIM 360
• Formation de nos clients sur les logiciels Revit et BIM 360
• Support technique à l'utilisation des solutions (installation, configuration, assistance)
• Création, développement et mise en place des gabarits et standards BIM
• Contribuer au développement de nos applicatifs Geo-IT
  • Geo-IT Lien CDC-Métrés: connexion des cahiers des charges, des métrés et des maquettes numériques
  • Geo-IT Revit Tools: enrichir des éléments Revit en ajoutant de plus amples infos : situé à quel niveau, dans quelle pièce/chambre et quadrillage, composition, matériaux …
• Donner des présentations techniques des logiciels

Arcadis is the leading global Design & Consultancy firm for natural and built assets. Applying their deep market sector insights and collective design, consultancy, engineering, project and management services they work in partnership with their clients to deliver exceptional and sustainable outcomes throughout the lifecycle of their natural and built assets. As Building Information Modeling (BIM) Coordinator you are part of a new and dynamic team, located in Brussels. You are responsible for model delivery, reviewing and coordinating and ensuring that company ad project standards are maintained on all deliverables.

• During the different phases (design, tender and execution) of the building project, you are responsible for the total coordination of BIM within one or more disciplines, for example stability team, electricity team or HVAC.
• You are responsible for the correct follow up on the planning and phasing resulting from the BIM plan.
• You coach and guide all involved employees with the implementation and application of BIM.
• You liaise with the project team, client and consultants to review all BIM models for the project and make any necessary amendments.
• You are responsible to guide a project team through the BIM process and provide ad hoc assistance to the wider practice when required.
• You make proposals for any design adjustments to be made, and discuss and consult with the relevant members of the team.
• You combine the federated model, made up of the merger of the different aspect models of the various disciplines involved in the construction process, using certain protocols, programs and structures.
• You check if the models are in line with the objectives and conditions and ensure compliance with the BIM Execution Plan.
• You ensure compliance with ARCADIS drafting and BIM standards and national drafting and BIM standards throughout projects.
• You check the different aspect models on consistency.
• You monitor the implementation of possible adjustments in aspect models.
• You generate graphical or (alfa)numeric output for the benefit of production.
• You control, monitor and steer the BIM process with the necessary tools.
• You promote the use of BIM and best practice at all times.
• You continuously review the optimal BIM related software.