DrDavid Heesom

Professor of Digital Built Environment

Faculty of Science and Engineering

  • Professor of Digital Built Environment
    Faculty of Science and Engineering
  • +44(0)1902 322724 Ext.2724 (Work)
  • University of Wolverhampton, School of Architecture and Built Environment, Wulfruna Street, Wolverhampton, WV1 1LY, United Kingdom

RESEARCH INTERESTS

David's research interests are focused around the use of digital technologies for all aspects of design, construction and operation. Following on from his PhD which focused on the application of 4D (3D+Time) his work in this field still continues today. In addition, he is now interested in the development of 5D (Cost) applications for the construction sector and the use of smart technologies to support the operation of buildings.

Focusing on the use of Virtual and Augmented Reality, he is also interested in the application of these technologies across the construction sector.

More recently, David has focused his research efforts on the application of BIM for Heritage (HBIM) where he has published articles on new approaches to implement advanced digital techniques. He continues to work on this field and in particular, is researching the application of BIM processes and technologies to the translocation of historic buildings in collaboration with museum partners.

GRANTS

  • GRANT
    DryWall Steel Sections C8
    1 Jul 2026 - 1 Dec 2028
  • GRANT
    DryWall Steel Sections
    1 Jul 2026 - 1 Dec 2028
  • GRANT
    KTP - E Poppleton & Sons Ltd
    1 Aug 2024 - 31 Dec 2026
  • GRANT
    KTP - E Poppleton & Sons Ltd
    1 Nov 2023 - 31 Dec 2026
  • GRANT
    KTP - E Poppleton & Sons Ltd (C8)
    1 Nov 2023 - 31 Aug 2026
  • GRANT
    STELLAR
    Innovate UK1 Apr 2020 - 31 Dec 2022
  • GRANT
    Urbanisation Challenges Brazil
    British Council1 Feb 2020 - 31 Oct 2022
  • GRANT
    KTP - E Poppleton & Son Ltd
    Innovate UK5 Nov 2018 - 31 Mar 2022
  • GRANT
    KTP with The Black Country Living Museum
    Innovate UK1 Sep 2018 - 31 Aug 2023
  • GRANT
    KTP 9443 - The Severn Partnership - Project 3
    Technology Strategy Board9 Jun 2014 - 30 Sep 2017
  • GRANT
    Urbanisation confronts Human Rights: Simulating a sustainable Urban future in Brazil using the integration of BIM and Systems Modelling: BIM2S
    British Council14 Sep 2020 - 18 Sep 2020
    People funded by this grant:
    • Rana M,
    • Arif M,
    • Khan R,
    • Heesom D
  • GRANT
    Supporting SMEs and Social Housing Providers to embrace Modern Methods of Construction (STELLAR)
    Innovate UK1 Apr 2020 - 31 Mar 2022
    People funded by this grant:
    • Arif M,
    • Heesom D,
    • Rana M,
    • Saini M