6th Datathon

Title: 6th Annual ASCE VIMS Datathon Competition 2025

Scope: The 2025 Datathon is focused on developing physics-enabled digital twins of construction sites from Building Information Models (BIMs). Specifically, participants will create virtual scenes that include realistic physical properties beyond simple geometry and textures to enable advanced applications such as robotic simulation and physics-based analytics. Competitors are encouraged to use NVIDIA Isaac Sim or similar platforms that incorporate robust physics engines.

Teams will be provided with relevant BIM data and supporting documentation for a representative construction site. The challenge is to construct a digital twin whose physical behaviors reflect real-world conditions. Judges will evaluate each submission based on visual fidelity, accuracy of the physical environment, realistic site conditions, and applicability to robotics or other automated construction workflows.

Organizer: ASCE VIMS Committee

Time: May-July 2025

Dataset: A comprehensive dataset of a representative construction site will be distributed to all registered teams. This dataset includes: (i) BIM and 3D design files of the core structure (e.g., partially completed building or infrastructure); (ii) Site model detailing topography, temporary structures, equipment, and materials; (iii) A document illustrating onsite conditions, typical weather and environmental factors, and known constraints for the construction area.

Winners:

First place:

Team Name: Badgers – University of Wisconsin–Madison

Advisor: Zhenhua Zhu

Students: Liqun Xu, Wei Han, Yujie Ding, Weijian Nie
 

Runner-up:

Voltron – The Pennsylvania State University

Advisor: John Messner

Students: Saleh Alghamdi, Zahra Ghorbani, Christian Richter, 
Nozomi James Hirata, Takahiro Matsuoka