The iBuilt research group carries out its activity based on the following lines of action:
Development of remote inspection and structural condition monitoring strategies through IoT sensorization and artificial intelligence techniques. The goal is to detect, characterize, and infer structural damage, promoting durability, safety, and adaptation of constructions to extreme environmental or operational events.
Implementation of Building Information Modeling (BIM) methodologies to optimize information flows throughout the life cycle of civil assets – design, construction, operation, and deconstruction.
Application of technologies such as laser scanning, photogrammetry, and drones for accurate data capture of the built environment and support of digital modeling.
Development and management of up-to-date digital models of buildings and infrastructure, enabling simulation, analysis, and continuous performance monitoring throughout the asset life cycle.
Application of advanced artificial intelligence techniques and data analysis in civil engineering and construction to optimize processes, predict behaviors, and support decision-making.
Implementation of digital solutions for the predictive maintenance of critical infrastructure, reducing downtime and increasing operational safety and reliability.
Use of virtual or enhanced reality representations as tools to support the maintenance and management of civil infrastructure.
Exploration of the latest trends in robotics and automation in construction, including additive and subtractive manufacturing, prefabrication, modular construction, and human-robot collaboration, aiming to improve productivity and reduce construction errors.
Deepening the principles of the circular economy and their application in construction, promoting material reuse, waste reduction, and carbon footprint minimization.
Research into innovative materials and sustainable construction processes supported by digital technologies, aiming to reduce environmental impact and promote innovation in the construction sector.
Establishment and strengthening of collaborations with academic institutions, research centers, and industry, both nationally and internationally, in the field of digital construction.
Support for training programs to build the capacity of students and professionals in new technologies and digital methodologies applied to construction, in articulation with ISEP’s degree and postgraduate courses.