ADAPTBAU Research Project – Development of adaptive and simulation-based material flow and layout planning in the dynamic environment of complex structural construction projects using neural networks
The ZIM research project ADAPTBAU focuses on the interaction between AI and simulation in the construction industry. The model developed is intended to provide a means of increasing efficiency on the construction site, reducing costs and enhancing the sustainability of construction projects through automated planning and dynamic adjustments.
Objectives of the research project
The objective of the ADAPT-BAU research project is to develop a modelling methodology for construction sites that can generate, simulate and evaluate different layouts and automatically adapt to dynamic scenarios. The strengths and weaknesses of the various layouts are to be systematically identified in order to create a sound basis for decision-making. The evaluation criteria should enable a holistic analysis. Methodologically, the following implementation is to take place:
- Artificial intelligence: Generation of input parameters, iterative evaluation and optimisation of simulation results
- Material flow simulation: Data management, automated model generation, simulation of various scenarios
Role of SimPlan AG
SimPlan AG is responsible for the design and development of the simulation-side modelling and evaluation methodology. The main focus is on the interface with artificial intelligence to effectively integrate the generated construction site data into the simulation model generation. Furthermore, the results obtained will be extensively analysed to ensure the added value of adaptive layout planning.
Outlook
The model for the automated layout generation of construction sites based on artificial intelligence represents a new development. The product’s testing phase is therefore being designed to be comprehensive.
The project is being coordinated by SimPlan AG’s Hamburg branch and will run from February 2026 to January 2028. Subsequently, further measures will be carried out to achieve production readiness.
Project partners
- SimPlan AG
- Technical University of Munich, fml – Chair of Conveyor Technology, Material Flow and Logistics
Funded by
The research project is funded by the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWE).
Funding began in February 2026 and is expected to continue until January 2028.
