Selected Journal Articles

Wang, Z.*, Ouyang, B. and Sacks, R., 2023. Graph-based inter-domain consistency maintenance for BIM models. Automation in Construction, 154, p.104979.  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.autcon.2023.104979

Sacks, R.*, Wang Z., Ouyang, B., Utkucu D. and Chen S., 2022. Toward artificially intelligent cloud-based building information modeling for collaborative multidisciplinary design. Advanced Engineering Informatics, 53, p.101711. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aei.2022.101711

Wang, Z.*, Sacks, R. and Yeung, T., 2021. Exploring graph neural networks for semantic enrichment: Room type classification. Automation in Construction, 134, p.104039. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.autcon.2021.104039

Wang, Z.*, Sacks, R., Ouyang, B., Ying, H. and Borrmann, A., 2024. A Framework for Generic Semantic Enrichment of BIM Models. Journal of Computing in Civil Engineering, 38(1), p.04023038. https://doi.org/10.1061/JCCEE5.CPENG-5487

Wang, Z., Cai, Z. and Wu, Y.*, 2023. An improved YOLOX approach for low-light and small object detection: PPE on tunnel construction sites. Journal of Computational Design and Engineering, 10(3), pp.1158-1175. https://doi.org/10.1093/jcde/qwad042

Wang, Z., Wu, Y., Yang, L., Thirunavukarasu, A., Evison, C. and Zhao, Y.*, 2021. Fast personal protective equipment detection for real construction sites using deep learning approaches. Sensors, 21(10), p.3478. https://doi.org/10.3390/s21103478

Utkucu, D., Ying, H., Wang, Z. and Sacks, R., 2024. Classification of architectural and MEP BIM objects for building performance evaluation. Advanced Engineering Informatics, 61, p.102503. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aei.2024.102503

Conference Articles

Wang, Z.*, Ying, H. and Sacks, R., Two Fundamental Questions Concerning BIM Data Representation for Machine Learning. In CIB W78 2024. https://itc.scix.net/pdfs/w78-2024-paper_25.pdf

Wang, Z.*, Ying, H., Sacks, R. and Borrmann, A., 2023. CBIM: A graph-based approach to enhance interoperability using semantic enrichment. In EG-ICE 2023. https://www.ucl.ac.uk/bartlett/construction/sites/bartlett_construction/files/1339.pdf

Wang, Z.*, Ouyang, B. and Sacks, R., 2023. CBIM: object-level cloud collaboration platform for supporting across-domain asynchronous design. In EC3 Conference 2023 (pp. 117-124). 10.35490/EC3.2023.189

Ouyang, B., Wang Z.* and Sacks, R., 2022. Semantic enrichment of object associations across federated BIM semantic graphs in a common data environment. In ECPPM 2022 (pp. 591-598). https://doi.org/10.1201/9781003354222

Wang, Z., Yeung, T., Sacks, R.* and Su, Z., 2021. Room type classification for semantic enrichment of building information modeling using graph neural networks. In Proc. of the Conference CIB W78 (Vol. 2021, pp. 11-15) https://cbim2020.net.technion.ac.il/files/2021/10/w78-2021-paper-077.pdf

• Thorpe Medal, European Council on Computing in Construction (EC3) (2023)
• Eastman Best Ph.D. Paper, Int Joint Conference CIB W78 - LDAC (2021)