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About EC3
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Latest News
Updated Charter
The EC3 Board has made amendments to the charter in its November meeting. The updated charter clarifies the role of the various committees and has updates on the processes in place. For more
EC3 Awards
The deadline for nominations to the EC3 is April 15, 2021. The European Council on Computing in Construction (EC3) awards annually to eligible persons the following four awards: The Scherer Award is awarded to an EC3 active
Call for white papers
Call for papers Through the present Call for White Papers the European Council on Computing in Civil Engineering (EC3) invites the broad scientific community to submit their ideas for science themes that
Our Conferences
EC3 Conferences bring together leading academics, researchers, and industry professionals to exchange knowledge, present innovations, and shape the future of computing in construction across Europe.
2023
Join Europe’s leading conference uniting researchers and professionals to advance innovation in computing for construction.
2024
Join Europe’s premier conference advancing research, innovation, and collaboration in computing and digital construction.
2025
Join Europe’s leading conference uniting researchers and professionals advancing computing and digital innovation in construction.
Awards
EC3 annually recognizes outstanding contributions in computing and construction through prestigious awards that honor excellence in research, education, innovation, and professional service within the European built environment community.
Scherer Award
Awarded to an EC3 active or former officer for outstanding service to the computing community in the context of EC3.
Thorpe Medal
Awarded to all authors of a published journal paper in the last 12 months for its outstanding academic contributions to computing in the context of EC3.
Smith Prize
Awarded for outstanding contributions to computing education in the context of EC3.
EC3 Best Paper Award
Awarded to the best paper to be presented at the upcoming EC3 conference.
Board of Directors
- Past-Chair
- U.K.
Dr. Dimitrios Rovas
- University College London
- d.rovas@ucl.ac.uk
- Treasurer
- Netherlands
Dr. Pieter Pauwels
- Eindhoven University of Technology
- p.pauwels@tue.nl
- Secretary
- Sweden
Dr. Dimosthenis Kifokeris
- Chalmers University of Technology
- dimkif@chalmers.se
- Vice-Chair
- U.K.
Dr. Theo Dounas
- Heriot-Watt University
- t.dounas@hw.ac.uk
- Chair
- Ireland
Dr. James O’Donnell
- University College Dublin
- james.odonnell@ucd.ie
Frequently Asked Questions
Find quick answers to the most common questions about EC³, membership, events, and activities.
Who can join EC³?
Membership is open to individuals and institutions involved in the field of computing in construction — including researchers, engineers, academics, software developers, and professional organizations.
What activities does EC³ organize?
EC³ hosts and supports various activities, such as:
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The annual Conference on Computing in Construction (CIC)
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The Summer School on Computing in Construction
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Technical committees and working groups on topics like Data & Analytics, Modelling & Standards, Human-Data Interaction, and Education
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Awards recognizing excellence in research and innovation
What are the benefits of becoming a member?
Members enjoy several benefits, including:
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Access to technical committees and working groups
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Priority registration and discounts for EC³ conferences and events
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Opportunities to collaborate on research initiatives
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Access to newsletters, publications, and updates from the EC³ community
How can I become a member of EC³?
You can apply for membership through the Membership section of the website. Typically, this involves completing a registration form and paying the annual membership fee.
Who is EC³?
The European Council on Computing in Construction (EC³) is a non-profit organization that brings together academics, researchers, and professionals from the construction and IT industries. Its mission is to advance research, innovation, and education in the field of computing in construction and to promote collaboration across Europe and beyond.
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