EC³ Best Paper Award

The European Conference on Computing in Construction (EC3) Best Paper Award was instituted in 2018. It recognises an EC3 conference paper that contributes to either practical or research aspects of engineering informatics disciplines in the built environment.  The practical value of contribution and its impact on engineering informatics practice are important considerations.

The award may be presented annually to the authors of an original paper not previously contributed in whole or in part to any other council or association or otherwise appeared in print prior to its publication.  Papers to be published in the EC3 conference proceedings of the conference taking place in the year of the award are eligible and considered by default.

Previous Winners

2025
Integrating BIM-based Path Planning with Audio Augmented Reality Navigation Assistant for Blind and Visually Impaired People
2023
Transfer of implicit semi-formal textual location descriptions in three-dimensional model contexts
2019
Automatic detection of plan symbols in railway equipment engineering using a machine learning approach
2019
BIM-based Holonic System for Real-Time Pathfinding in Building Emergency Scenario
2019
Managing mistrust in construction using DLT: a review of use-case categories for technical decisions

Rules

Eligibility

There are no author restrictions for this award. All papers of the EC3 proceedings will be considered for this award.

 

The EC3 proceedings papers are reviewed by the EC3 Conference Committee which shall recommend the recipient(s) and request approval from the EC3 Board.

 

The award consists of a medal and a cash prize determined annually, subject to the income reserves of EC3. The lead author shall receive the medal; all other authors shall receive a certificate.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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