Hagen Schmidt-Bleker

Prof. Hagen Schmidt-Bleker is an Honorary Professor for Building Information Modeling (BIM) at the Department of Architecture at Alanus University. He serves as a board member of formitas AG in Aachen, focusing on digital transformation and BIM implementation in construction processes. Previously, he held leadership roles at formitas GmbH and formitas GbR, specializing in digital planning tools and IT services. His professional experience includes architecture at Carpus+Partner AG and innovation management in industrial construction projects. He holds a degree in Architecture from RWTH Aachen and completed advanced training as a systemic consultant. His research focuses on digitalization in construction, BIM applications, and change management in construction projects.

Education: Studium der Architektur (RWTH Aachen, 1996-2002), Certification as Systemischer Berater (2015-2017).

Research Interests: Digitalization in planning, construction, and building operations; BIM implementation strategies; change processes in construction projects; augmented reality applications; data privacy in construction technologies.

Key Projects: Led the DIB research project (2010-2012) on industrial construction services and the myneDATA project (2016-2019) on privacy-preserving data use. Collaborates with RWTH Aachen, Goethe University, and industry partners like Imtech and Dialego AG.

Lectures/Symposia: Regular speaker at BIM conventions, including BIMconvention #6 (2019), and teaches BIM in industrial construction at RWTH Aachen’s WZL department. Organizes BIMcafés and open-BIM workshops across Europe.

Professional Memberships: Founding member of Building Smart Rheinland, member of VRCA (Virtual Reality Group at RWTH), and active in project management associations (DVP, 1st Scientific Association for Project Management).