CLEaR 2023 – Construction Logistics, Equipment, and Robotics

from October 09-11, 2023 at the TUM Academy Center Raitenhaslach

A conference for academia followed by a CLEaR camp for the construction industry.

The Technical University of Munich (TUM) is hosting a new conference called CLEaR that will bring together different stakeholders from research, industry, governments, associations and more, as well as industries such as construction, robotics and software. This international conference is being held for the first time and will bring together local and international stakeholders.

The scientific sessions will take place from Monday 9 to Tuesday afternoon 10 October 2023 and will discuss the latest findings in construction logistics, construction machinery and construction robotics. From Tuesday evening, 10 October 2023, insights and topics from the industry and construction practice will be added to discuss together the problems, visions and challenges of the construction industry on Wednesday, 11 October 2023. The language of the scientific sessions will be English, while the CLEaR Camp on 11 October 2023 will be held in German.

Please find below separate information on the CLEaR Scientific Sessions and the CLEaR Camp, as well as general information on hotel bookings or travel to Raitenhaslach.

Science Days and CLEaR-Camp from 09 October to 11 October 2023

Monday, 09 October 2023 for science and interested people from the industry

10:30 am Departure bus transfer from train station in Burghausen to the Academy Center Raitenhaslach
starting 11:00 am Check-In
12:00 – 12:10 pm

Welcome

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Konrad Nübel, Chair of Construction Process Management, Technical University of Munich;

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Johannes Fottner; Chair of Materials Handling, Material Flow, Logistics; Technical University of Munich;

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Dominik Matt, Chair for Production Systems and Technologies, Free University of Bozen-Bolzano

12:10 – 12:30 pm

Connecting robots with academia and innovators in the construction field

Cynthia Brosque, Stanford University

12:30 – 13:15 pm Coffee break and networking session
   

Focus 1: Logistics

13:15 – 13:30 pm Introduction to the session
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Konrad Nübel, Chair of Construction Process Management, Technical University of Munich
13:30 – 13:45 pm

Smart contract-enabled construction claim management in BIM and CDE-enhanced data environment

Xuling Ye, Ruhr-University Bochum

13:45 – 14:00 pm

Adaptive BIM/CIM for digital twining of automated shotcreting process

Rehan Khan, DigitalTwin Technology GmbH

14:00 – 14:15 pm

Using digital models to decarbonize a production site: A case study of connecting the building model, production model and energy model

Isabella Deininger, Chair of Construction Process Management, Technical University Munich

14:15 – 14:30 pm

A first approach to a semantic process model for enabling an information flow for reuse of building materials

Victoria Jung, Chair of Individualized Production, RWTH Aachen University

14:30 – 14:45 pm Discussion and Q&A session
   
14:45 – 15:15 pm Coffee break
   
15:15 – 15:30 pm

Applicability of a serious game framework for construction logistics

Gábor Bohács, Budapest University of Technology and Economics

15:30 – 15:45 pm

A journey to high efficiency construction (with smart logistics): The construction site is experiencing an almost revolutionary time due to the networking of the systems

Inga-Leena Schwager, Amberg Loglay AG

15:45 – 16:00 pm

Automated productivity evaluation of concreting works: The example of concrete pillar production

Fabian Pfitzner, Chair of Computational Modeling and Simulation, Technical University of Munich

16:00 – 16:15 pm

Construction logistics – An underrated topic and an educational gap in university teaching: Lecture concept from the course construction logistics at the Technical University of Munich (TUM)

Anne Fischer; Chair of Materials Handling, Material Flow, Logistics; Technical University of Munich

16:15 – 16:30 pm Discussion and Q&A session
   
16:45 – 17:15 pm Bus transfer from the Academy Center Raitenhaslach to the Hotel Glöcklhofer
17:30 – 19:00 pm Guided tour of the world's longest castle in Burghausen
19:00 – 21:00 pm Dinner at Hotel Glöcklhofer
   

Tuesday, 10 October 2023 for science and interested people from the industry

08:30 am Departure bus transfer from Hotel Glöcklhofer to the Academy Center Raitenhaslach
   

Focus 2: Equipment

09:15– 09:30 am Introduction to the session
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Johannes Fottner, Chair of Materials Handling, Material Flow, Logistics; Technical University of Munich
09:30– 09:45 am

Introduction of an Assistant for Low-Code Programming of Hydraulic Components in Mobile Machines

Eva-Maria Neumann, Institute of Automation and Information Systems, Technical University of Munich

09:45– 10:00 am

Activity Recognition for Attachments of Construction Machinery using Decision Trees

Marc Theobald, Vemcon GmbH

10:00– 10:15 am

Decarbonizing Construction Material Supply Chains: an innovative Approach to Intermodal Transportation

Philipp Miklautsch, Chair of Industrial Logistics, Montanuniversitaet Leoben

10:15– 10:30 am

How is the profession of excavator operator changing? The demands of digitalization and automation of construction machinery from the operator's point of view

Martin Starke, Chair of Construction Machinery, Technische Universität Dresden

10:30 – 10:45 am Discussion and Q&A session
   
10:45 – 11:15 am Coffee break
   
11:15 – 11:30 am

Evaluation of Different IIoT Transmission Technologies for Connecting Light Construction Equipment in Outdoor Areas

Adrian Josef Huber, Chair of Materials Handling, Material Flow, Logistics; Technical University of Munich

11:30 – 11:45 am

Investigation of Data Transmission between Construction Machines and Attachment Tools via OPC UA Technology

Kathrin Land, Institute of Automation and Information Systems, Technical University of Munich

11:45 – 12:00 am

Embedding RFID Tags into Modular Textile Floor Coverings and Integration in BIM

Abduaziz Juraboev, Department of Architecture and Civil Engineering, University of Applied Sciences Mittelhessen

12:00 – 12:15 pm Discussion and Q&A session
   
12:15 – 13:45 pm Lunch
   

Focus 3: Robotics

13:45 – 14:00 pm Introduction to the session
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Dominik Matt, Chair for Production Systems and Technologies, Free University of Bozen-Bolzano
14:00 – 14:15 pm

Status quo of construction robotics: Potentials, Applications and Challenges

Janik Mischke, Chair of Construction Machinery, Technische Universität Dresden

14:15 – 14:30 pm

Levels of Digitalization for Construction Machinery on the Connected and Automated Construction Site

Volker Waurich, Chair of Construction Machinery, Technische Universität Dresden

14:30 – 14:45 pm

Synthetic Data Generation for the Enrichment of Civil Engineering Machine Data

Marius Krüger, Institute of Automation and Information Systems, Technical University of Munich

14:45 – 15:00 pm

A Digital Twin Model for Advancing Construction Safety

Jochen Teizer, Technical University of Denmark

15:00 – 15:15 pm Discussion and Q&A session
   
15:15 – 15:45 pm Coffee break
   
15:45 – 16:00 pm

Advancing Construction Efficiency through Collaborative Robotics: A Scalable Multi-Agent-Based Logistics Solution

Dietmar Siegele, Fraunhofer Italia

16:00 – 16:15 pm

Agent-based simulation model for the real-time evaluation of tunnel boring machines using deep learning

Yara Salloum, Ruhr University

16:15 – 16:30 pm

A BIM-integrated robotics application for color spraying in construction

Andrea Gagliardo, Fraunhofer Italia Research Scarl

16:30 – 16:45 pm Discussion and Q&A session
   
17:00 – 18:15 pm Break and independent exploration of the monastery
   

Beginning of the CLEaR camp

17:15 - 17:30 pm Bus transfer from Hotel Glöcklhofer in Burghausen to the Academy Center Raitenhaslach for new participants
17:15 - 18:15 pm Check-in for new participants of the CLEaR
18:15 - 18:50 pm Sparkling Wine Reception, Best Paper Award of the Science Days and Networking in the Klostergasthof Raitenhaslach
19:00 - 22:30 pm Evening event in the Klostergasthof Raitenhaslach
22:30 - 22:45 pm Bus transfer from the Academy Center Raitenhaslach to the Hotel Glöcklhofer in Burghausen
   

Wednesday, 11 October 2023 CLEaR Camp (The CLEaR camp will be in German language)

08:30 am Departure bus transfer from Hotel Glöcklhofer in Burghausen to the Academy Center Raitenhaslach
08:30 - 09:00 am Check-in for new participants of the CLEaR
09:00 - 09:30 am

Welcome and review of the Science Days

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Konrad Nübel, Chair of Construction Process Management, Technical University of Munich;

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Johannes Fottner; Chair of Materials Handling, Material Flow, Logistics; Technical University of Munich;

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Dominik Matt, Chair for Production Systems and Technologies, Free University of Bozen-Bolzano

09:30 - 09:45 am

Wasserstoff Bau- und Bergbaumaschinen: Nachhaltige Innovation für den Schwerverkehr
Dr. Patrick Pertl, Area Manager/Key Researcher, HyCentA Research GmbH

09:45 - 10:00 am Zukunftsfähiges Bauen durch Kreislaufwirtschaft und biobasierte Materialien
Thomas Rojas, Co-Founder HopfON
10:00 - 10:15 am DeepTech & Life Science Incubators at TUM: the TUM Venture Lab Built Environment
Tobias Förtsch und Christos Chantzaras, Managing Directors TUM Venture Lab Built Environment
10:15 - 10:30 am N.N.
10:30 - 10:45 am

Accelerating the transition to autonomous mining and construction

Cynthia Brosque, Product Manager, SafeAI, Inc.

10:45 - 11:00 am Coffee break and networking
11:00 - 11:30 am

How to CLEaR-Camp?

You can choose from the following workshop topics or propose a topic yourself on the day of the event on construction logistics, construction machinery or construction robotics:

  • Anwendungsmöglichkeiten der Kreislaufwirtschaft im produzierenden Gewerbe, Carolin Escherich, Lehrstuhl für Fördertechnik Materialfluss Logistik, Technische Universität München
  • Gemeinsam die digitale Baustelle der Zukunft umsetzen - Das Datentreuhandmodell als Vermittler, Merve Emir, Lehrstuhl für Fördertechnik Materialfluss Logistik, Technische Universität München und Johannes Sonnen, Agrirouter
  • Maschinen- und Gerätedaten zur Erfassung von Logistikprozessen im Verkehrswegebau, Paul Altkuckatz, Strabag AG
11:30 - 12:00 am CLEaR-Camp-Session 1
12:00 - 13:00 pm Lunch break and networking
13:00 - 13:30 pm CLEaR-Camp-Session 2
13:30 - 14:00 pm CLEaR-Camp-Session 3
14:00 - 14:30 pm Closing speech
starting 14:30 pm Networking and farewell with beer and pretzels
15:00 pm Bus transfer from the Academy Center Raitenhaslach to the train station Burghausen

  • 620 Euro incl. VAT for all three days of the CLEaR conference (Science Days and CLEaR Camp) for participants from science
  • 380 Euro incl. VAT including the evening event on October 10, 2023 for participants from industry
  • 760 Euro incl. VAT for CLEaR-Camp, evening event on October 10, 2023 and Science Days for participants from industry

Registration are at https://www.events.tum.de

Deadline for registration is Monday, 25 September 2023

Call for papers start: December 06, 2022​
Abstract deadline (optional): February 15, 2023
Acceptance of abstracts: February 28, 2023
Full paper submission deadline (mandatory): April 16, 2023
Provisional acceptance of papers & comments from reviewers: June 01, 2023
Revised versions due: June 15, 2023
Final notification on acceptance of revised paper: June 30, 2023
Camera-ready papers upload: July 05, 2023
Upload of presentation file: September 29, 2023
Conference in Science and Study Center Raitenhaslach:    October 09 -11, 2023

 

CLEaR Camp from October 10-11, 2023

At the CLEaR Camp, we bring you together with professionals from the construction industry and academia. Discuss your practical challenges with experts, scientists and start-ups:

  • Present your projects, discuss open ideas, discuss problems and generate quick solutions.
  • Learn from the experiences and best practices of the construction industry.
  • Critically discuss the results of science in construction logistics, construction robotics and construction equipment.
  • Generate solutions and inspiration for the construction industry.

Tuesday, 10 October 2023

Beginning of the CLEaR camp

17:15 - 17:30 pm Bus transfer from Hotel Glöcklhofer in Burghausen to the Academy Center Raitenhaslach for new participants
17:15 - 18:15 pm Check-in for new participants of the CLEaR
18:15 - 18:50 pm Sparkling Wine Reception, Best Paper Award of the Science Days and Networking in the Klostergasthof Raitenhaslach
19:00 - 22:30 pm Evening event in the Klostergasthof Raitenhaslach
22:30 - 22:45 pm Bus transfer from the Academy Center Raitenhaslach to the Hotel Glöcklhofer in Burghausen
   

Wednesday, 11 October 2023 CLEaR Camp (The CLEaR camp will be in German language)

08:30 am Departure bus transfer from Hotel Glöcklhofer in Burghausen to the Academy Center Raitenhaslach
08:30 - 09:00 am Check-in for new participants of the CLEaR
09:00 - 09:30 am

Welcome and review of the Science Days

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Konrad Nübel, Chair of Construction Process Management, Technical University of Munich;

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Johannes Fottner; Chair of Materials Handling, Material Flow, Logistics; Technical University of Munich;

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Dominik Matt, Chair for Production Systems and Technologies, Free University of Bozen-Bolzano

09:30 - 09:45 am

Wasserstoff Bau- und Bergbaumaschinen: Nachhaltige Innovation für den Schwerverkehr
Dr. Patrick Pertl, Area Manager/Key Researcher, HyCentA Research GmbH

09:45 - 10:00 am Zukunftsfähiges Bauen durch Kreislaufwirtschaft und biobasierte Materialien
Thomas Rojas, Co-Founder HopfON
10:00 - 10:15 am DeepTech & Life Science Incubators at TUM: the TUM Venture Lab Built Environment
Tobias Förtsch und Christos Chantzaras, Managing Directors TUM Venture Lab Built Environment
10:15 - 10:30 am N.N.
10:30 - 10:45 am

Accelerating the transition to autonomous mining and construction
Cynthia Brosque, Product Manager, SafeAI, Inc.

10:45 - 11:00 am Coffee break and networking
11:00 - 11:30 am

How to CLEaR-Camp?

You can choose from the following workshop topics or propose a topic yourself on the day of the event on construction logistics, construction machinery or construction robotics:

  • Anwendungsmöglichkeiten der Kreislaufwirtschaft im produzierenden Gewerbe, Carolin Escherich, Lehrstuhl für Fördertechnik Materialfluss Logistik, Technische Universität München
  • Gemeinsam die digitale Baustelle der Zukunft umsetzen - Das Datentreuhandmodell als Vermittler, Merve Emir, Lehrstuhl für Fördertechnik Materialfluss Logistik, Technische Universität München und Johannes Sonnen, Agrirouter
  • Maschinen- und Gerätedaten zur Erfassung von Logistikprozessen im Verkehrswegebau, Paul Altkuckatz, Strabag AG
11:30 - 12:00 am CLEaR-Camp-Session 1
12:00 - 13:00 pm Lunch break and networking
13:00 - 13:30 pm CLEaR-Camp-Session 2
13:30 - 14:00 pm CLEaR-Camp-Session 3
14:00 - 14:30 pm Closing speech
starting 14:30 pm Networking and farewell with beer and pretzels
15:00 pm Bus transfer from the Academy Center Raitenhaslach to the train station Burghausen

 

01 How to CLEaR-Camp?

All participants of the CLEaR-Camp meet in the ballroom of the TUM Akademiezentrum and introduce themselves. After that, the individual session options will be presented. You can bring your own problems, visions, challenges. By a show of hands, the majority decides which topics will be discussed in each session.

02 CLEaR Camp Sessions 1, 2 and 3

For each of the three sessions, you decide which CLEaR Camp session you want to attend. During the 30 minutes you will discuss, conceptualize and brainstorm with other participants.

03 Goal

The CLEaR Camp does not have a specific goal. You will take away ideas and topics for your professional practice.

  • 620 Euro incl. VAT for all three days of the CLEaR conference (Science Days and CLEaR Camp) for participants from science
  • 380 Euro incl. VAT for the CLEaR Camp on 11 October 2023 and including the evening event on 10 October 2023 for participants from the industry.
  • 760 Euro incl. VAT for CLEaR-Camp, evening event on 10 October 2023 and Science Days for participants from industry

Registration are at https://www.events.tum.de

Deadline for registration is Monday, 25 September 2023

General information about the event

TUM Akademiezentrum Raitenhaslach
Raitenhaslach 11
84489 Burghausen

Directions to the venue

Between the Hotel Glöcklhofer and the TUM Academy Center Raitenhaslach we provide a bus shuttle at certain times. Details can be found in the program.

You are responsible for your own bookings and cancellations. We have blocked a number of rooms at the following hotel until 08 September 2023. You can book a room using the keyword "Clear Conference". Please be sure to provide the hotel with your full contact and payment details when booking. Reservations under this keyword are only possible by e-mail or telephone. The keyword cannot be specified for online bookings. In addition, the hotel may have no vacancies online, although rooms are still available. Therefore, please book by e-mail or telephone.

Technical University of Munich
Chair of Materials Handling, Material Flow, Logistics
Boltzmannstraße 15
85748 Garching

  • Prof. Dr.-Ing. Johannes Fottner (Chair), Technical University Munich (TUM), TUM School of Engineering and Design, Chair of Materials Handling, Material Flow, Logistics 
  • Prof. Dr.-Ing. Konrad Nübel (Vice-Chair), Technical University Munich (TUM), TUM School of Engineering and Design, Chair for Construction Management 
  • Prof. Dr.-Ing. Dominik Matt, Free University of Bozen-Bolzano (FUB), Faculty of Science and Technology, Chair for Production Systems and Technologies, Head of the research department "Industrial Engineering & Automation (IEA)" 

Other members of the Organizing Committee

Reviewers

Reviewers are invited after papers are assigned. The authors’ selected area of any submission might be changed by the Chair & the Vice-Chair. Reviewers need to carefully review the paper and fill in the Review Form. Best reviewers will be selected by all the chairs.

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Munich University of Technology
Chair of Materials Handling Material Flow Logistics
Boltzmannstr. 15
85748 Garching
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