Driving European Collaboration for Computing in Construction
EC³ unites researchers, professionals, and institutions across Europe to harness digital innovation in construction, driving sustainable solutions and impactful industrial efficiencies and growth in Europe.
About EC³
The European Council for Computing in Construction (EC³) advances professional knowledge and engineering practice in the built environment through research, education, and policy development in current and emerging computing technologies.
Research & Innovation
EC³ spearheads cutting-edge research in construction technology, fostering collaboration between leading academics and industry professionals. We advance the state of knowledge in data sensing, modeling standards, and emerging computing technologies that transform how we design, build, and manage the built environment.
Education & Community
Through our annual European Conference and Summer School, EC³ creates vital learning opportunities that bridge academia and industry. We bring together construction professionals, researchers, and policymakers to share knowledge, develop skills, and build lasting partnerships across the European construction technology landscape.
Standards & Policy
EC³ develops authoritative guidance and industry standards that shape the future of construction technology adoption. Our expert committees publish white papers and position papers that inform policy decisions, helping organizations navigate the complexities of digital transformation in construction.
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 recognises 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 active or former EC³ 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
The Board is responsible for overall policy and direction of the EC³ and may delegate the responsibility of day-to-day operations to the committees and staff. The board shall have up to twenty (20), but no fewer than seven (7) persons.
- 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
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