EWork and EBusiness in Architecture, Engineering and Construction : Proceedings of the 5th European Conference on Product and Process Modelling in the Building and Construction Industry - ECPPM 2004, 8-10 September 2004, Istanbul, Turkey

Since 1994, the European Conference on Product and Process Modelling (www.ecppm.org) has been providing a review of research, development and industrial implementation of product and process model technology in construction. The 7 th European Conference on Product and Process Modelling (ECPPM 2008) provided a unique discussion platform for topics of key importance for the AEC/FM industry, with a focus on two main themes: - Structuring of product and process information for enhanced collaborative teamwork and information sharing in this fragmented industry, and - Advanced Computing, Information and Communication Technology addressing the resolution of challenges for the AEC/FM industry in the upcoming years. Leading experts delivered up-to-date, comprehensive presentations on the broad achievements in research, development, standardisation and industrial implementation of product and process data technology. This book covers a large spectrum of topics, including process optimisation, extended products and future services for homes and buildings infrastructures, decision support systems for universal design of buildings, ICT-based applications for energy efficiency, environmental monitoring, the ageing population, assistive technologies for the built environment, policy, legal framework, and rules and regulations, and will be of interest to scientists and professionals working in these areas.

Since 1994, the European Conference on Product and Process Modelling (www.ecppm.org) has been providing a review of research, development and industrial implementation of product and process model technology in construction. The 7th European Conference on Product and Process Modelling (ECPPM 2008) provided a unique discussion platform for topics of key importance for the AEC/FM industry, with a focus on two main themes:

- Structuring of product and process information for enhanced collaborative teamwork and information sharing in this fragmented industry, and

- Advanced Computing, Information and Communication Technology addressing the resolution of challenges for the AEC/FM industry in the upcoming years.

Leading experts delivered up-to-date, comprehensive presentations on the broad achievements in research, development, standardisation and industrial implementation of product and process data technology. This book covers a large spectrum of topics, including process optimisation, extended products and future services for homes and buildings infrastructures, decision support systems for universal design of buildings, ICT-based applications for energy efficiency, environmental monitoring, the ageing population, assistive technologies for the built environment, policy, legal framework, and rules and regulations, and will be of interest to scientists and professionals working in these areas.

Biannually Since 1994, The European Conference On Product And Process Modelling In The Building And Construction Industry Has Provided A Review Of Research, Given Valuable Future Work Outlooks, And Provided A Communication Platform For Future Co-operative Research And Development At Both European And Global Levels. This Volume, Of Special Interest To Researchers, Developers And End-users In Product And Process Modelling And Construction Informatics, Contains The Proceedings Of The 5th Ecppm Conference, Held In September 2004. It Provides A Comprehensive Overview Of European Research, As Well As An Insight In Us, Canadian And Australian Research. It Also Highlights Perspectives Of Ambient Intelligence And Recent Industry Developments, And In Addition, Presents The Latest Developments In E-work And E-business, Virtual Enterprising, And Collaborative Work, As Well As Related Best-practice Industry Examples. Keynote papers Model-based management tools and systems Building information modelling and ontologies eServices and SOA for model-driven cooperation in AEC Data, information and knowledge management, methods and tools Value-driven processes and value-chain management Smart buildings and intelligent automation services (control, diagnosis, self-maintenance and adaptation, AAL ...) Models and ICT applications for resource efficiency Methodologies, repositories and ICT-based applications for eRegulations & code compliance checking Innovation and standards Semantic intelligent contents, best practices and industrial cases Innovative R&D in philosophical doctorates Current & future RTD trends in modelling and ICT in Ireland Workshop : CoSpaces Workshop : InPro Workshop : e-NVISION. Providing an overview of European research, and an insight into global research in modelling and construction informatics, this latest volume highlights perspectives of ambient intelligence, recent industry developments, and 'best practice' examples Since 1994, the European Conference on Product and Process Modelling (ECPPM) has been reviewing product and process model technology in construction. ECPPM provided a unique discussion platform for topics of key importance for the AEC/FM industry