The FUSP vision
The FUSP vision of reshaping industry standards and practices, in the built environment, engineering, and computing, will create a more sustainable and technological efficient future.
Leeds Beckett University - City Campus,
Woodhouse Lane,
LS1 3HE
Research
Futures of Systems, People and Projects (FUSP) laboratory
At the Futures of Systems, People, and Projects (FUSP) laboratory, we are exploring future paradigms of the built environment, engineering, and computing, through a multidisciplinary innovative research approach.
Our multidisciplinary lab aims to reshape and synergise the uncertainties of future paradigms with emerging trends by:
- Advancing the future of digital built environment and engineering through cutting-edge data science and, Generative and Conversational Artificial Intelligence (GenAI and CAI).
- Reshaping future professions in built environment, and engineering.
- Innovating pedagogical methods in built environment, engineering, and computing.
- Developing future engineering and computing systems for the built environment.
- Focusing on engineering and digital financial and cost management.
- Pioneering the digital circular economy in the built environment, engineering, and computing.
- Engendering engineering, computing, and the built environment with other disciplines such as psychology and business management.
- Exploring socio-technical applications of Building Information Modelling (BIM).
- Promoting socio-cultural impacts of emerging digital and engineering systems, particularly on SMEs businesses.
- Fostering new continuous improvement processes to drive modern systems.
- Applying extended reality in improving projects and systems.
- Developing energy and control systems through smart city information modelling (CIM) for sustainable built environment.
Our Researchers
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![Temitope Omotayo]()
Dr Temitope Omotayo
Senior Lecturer / School Of Built Environment, Engineering And Computing -
![Jiamei Deng]()
Professor Jiamei Deng
Professor / School Of Built Environment, Engineering And Computing -
![Ash Ahmed]()
Dr Ash Ahmed
Reader / School Of Built Environment, Engineering And Computing -
![Shariful Shikder]()
Dr Shariful Shikder
Senior Lecturer / School Of Built Environment, Engineering And Computing -
![Anderson Akponeware]()
Anderson Akponeware
Lecturer / School Of Built Environment, Engineering And Computing
Our Researchers
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![Temitope Omotayo]()
Dr Temitope Omotayo
Senior Lecturer / School Of Built Environment, Engineering And Computing -
![Jiamei Deng]()
Professor Jiamei Deng
Professor / School Of Built Environment, Engineering And Computing -
![Ash Ahmed]()
Dr Ash Ahmed
Reader / School Of Built Environment, Engineering And Computing -
![Shariful Shikder]()
Dr Shariful Shikder
Senior Lecturer / School Of Built Environment, Engineering And Computing -
![Anderson Akponeware]()
Anderson Akponeware
Lecturer / School Of Built Environment, Engineering And Computing
Our research projects
Overview
The fusion of Generative AI and BIM will reduce the challenge of upskilling new construction professionals, reducing man-hours required to produce construction cost documents, ensuring accuracy and enhancing the competitive advantage of construction SMEs and large enterprises. This proposed study will apply the BIM-GAI feasibility study to develop the BIM-GAIcost web application to produce construction cost estimation documents through a pre-trained database of cost data and support the automation of BIM cost-related documents with accuracy indications to predict and avoid cost overruns in the planning phase. The UK BIM framework and standards would align with the document's early cost advice documentation using the Building Execution Plan (BEP) structure. The web-based GAI for BIMcost application (BIM-GAIcost) would produce a user interface (UI) with prompt option parameters for BIM cost planning.
Duration
March 2024 to March 2025
Contacts
- Dr Temitope Omotayo
- Professor Jiamei Deng
- Dr Anderson Akponeware
- Dr Shariful Shikder
- Dr Ash Ahmed
Overview
This initiative promises to be a transformative step in sustainable construction, leveraging the strengths of the FUSP lab at Leeds Beckett University and the Middle East Technical University by focusing on AI-driven BIM for circularity in construction, the project addresses pressing industry challenges and contributes to the broader SDGs, ensuring a brighter, sustainable future for all.
The proposal will directly address the following SDGs:
- SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
- SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
- SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals
The CIREN-AI project will produce a two-way knowledge transfer between the FUSP lab on AI and BIM for circularity at Leeds Beckett University, UK and Middle East Technical University, Turkey, for furtherance of collaborative projects.
Duration
January 2024 - December 2024
Contacts
- Dr Temitope Omotayo
- Professor Jiamei Deng
Overview
The BIM-GAI project, funded by Innovate UK, will develop a text-to-task web-based system for early cost advice. It would be used by clients, cost planners and construction procurement experts through a BIM-enabled generative AI approach to predict project costs using live data. A pilot version of BIM-GAI would be produced to meet the productivity needs of SMEs and larger-scale project construction cost management.
Duration
September 2023 to February 2024
Contacts
- Dr Temitope Omotayo
- Professor Jiamei Deng
Overview
The VR-lab at the School of Built Environment Engineering and Computing was delivered to enhance BIM, technology and sustainable construction processes for students and staff. The impact is expected to influence student progressions, retention, applicant recruitment and enhancement in the quality of teaching and learning. The School of Built Environment Engineering and Computing funded this project.
Duration
March 2023 to July 2023
Contacts
- Dr Temitope Omotayo
- Dr Shariful Shikder
Overview
This project studied in smart and sustainable campuses of Leeds and Bloemfontein, South Africa. This study was conducted in collaboration with the management of the University of Cape Town, South Africa and the Central University of Technology. The elements of smart campuses were studied, and a systems thinking approach was used to explicate the procurement and development of smart campuses in Leeds and Bloemfontein, Free State South Africa. A comparative analysis was also made between both cities. The knowledge from this study was transferred to South African Universities and policymakers. The outcome reiterates that smart campuses can create smart cities in developing countries.
Duration
March 2021 to July 2021
Contacts
- Dr Temitope Omotayo
In partnership with:
Objectives
The FUSP sets annual strategic objectives to advance its research and global impact. These goals focus on producing high-quality scholarly work, promoting interdisciplinary collaboration, and enhancing educational opportunities by:
- Publishing high impact in journals as part of our contribution to the Research Excellence Framework (REF).
- Executing multidisciplinary research grants with external stakeholders to create original concepts and innovation.
- Actively engaging in postgraduate researcher supervision and development of early career researchers.
- Establishing international research collaborations to enhance the global presence and reach of Leeds Beckett University.
Through these objectives, the FUSP lab aims to consolidate its role within the built environment, engineering, and computing sphere, while fostering a collaborative, innovative academic community at Leeds Beckett University.
The FUSP research lab is committed to making a significant impact through active industry engagement. We have established key partnerships with several industry leaders. We intend to leverage on these collaborations to drive research, innovation, and real-world impact.
Our current international partners include:
- Middle East Technical University, Turkey
- University of Newcastle, Australia
- University of Johannesburg, South Africa
- University of Cape Town, South Africa
These partnerships not only enhance our research capabilities but ensure our work has tangible, practical benefits to industries and the society. We aim to bridge the gap between academia and industry through collaborations with these diverse organisations, fostering an ecosystem of innovation and practical problem-solving in the fields of the built environment, engineering, and computing.
