The Scherer Award was established by the EC3 Board in 2018 in the honour of Prof Raimar Scherer, the founder of the European Conference on Product and Process Modelling, which is the first European community within the Built Environment computing space and a predecessor of EC3.
The Scherer Award is awarded annually to an active or former EC3 officer for outstanding service to the computing community in the context of EC3. Outstanding service refers to contributions that go beyond research and teaching, encompassing activities that benefit the academic community, professional organizations, and society at large.
Nominees must hold an academic post in a Higher Education Institution (HEI) whose main campus is in a European country. “European country” in this context is defined as a country situated in whole or in part within the European continent. Computing-related contributions in any technical built environment discipline or professional context are eligible for this award without restriction.
Not more than one presentation of the award will be made annually unless the achievement upon which the award is based in, is the joint work of more than one individual. No individual may receive the award, or a portion thereof, more than once.
The nominee must be an active or a former EC3 officer.
Nominations can be submitted by anyone and must be submitted using the online form by May 15, 2025. In addition to individually submitted nominations, the EC3 Board may make up to two additional nominations.
To be considered, candidate nominations should be received by the EC3 on or before the May 15, 2025 deadline.
The nominee submissions are reviewed by the TODO EDIT LINK: Awards Panel which shall recommend the recipient and request approval from the EC3 Board.
The award will normally be presented at the next EC3 Conference, and the awardee is encouraged to attend the event. The award includes a plaque and a cash prize to cover the travel and accommodation costs, and complimentary conference registration. It is subject to approval by the EC3 Board based on the income reserves of EC3. If the award is presented for a group effort, the lead recipient shall receive the plaque and cash prize, while all other recipients shall receive certificates.
The award will normally be presented at the next EC3 Conference.
Find quick answers to the most common questions about EC³, membership, events, and activities.
Membership is open to individuals and institutions involved in the field of computing in construction — including researchers, engineers, academics, software developers, and professional organizations.
EC³ hosts and supports various activities, such as:
The annual Conference on Computing in Construction (CIC)
The Summer School on Computing in Construction
Technical committees and working groups on topics like Data & Analytics, Modelling & Standards, Human-Data Interaction, and Education
Awards recognizing excellence in research and innovation
Members enjoy several benefits, including:
Access to technical committees and working groups
Priority registration and discounts for EC³ conferences and events
Opportunities to collaborate on research initiatives
Access to newsletters, publications, and updates from the EC³ community
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.
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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