Publications

Conference publications and technical papers.

Selected CIGRE and CIGRE-CIRED contributions focused on BIM, digital engineering, point clouds and asset information in energy infrastructure.

Publications

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OTL BIM in Practice

CIGRE Paris Session · B2 PS1

2026

Miha Bečan, Nejc Zima, Rene Filipič, Darko Marić, Andraž Starc, Martin Starašinić

BIM pilot for the 2 × 110 kV Brestanica–Hudo overhead line, covering openBIM models, CDE workflows and model-linked construction documentation. The paper also addresses 4D construction monitoring, structured asset data handover and LiDAR-based verification of the as-built state.

OTL BIM CDE Asset handover
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Digital Asset Information Models for HV AIS Substations

CIGRE-CIRED Slovenia · Portorož · B3-231

2025

Andraž Starc, Aljaž Brenčič, Florian Werres, Christopher Nagel, Miha Bečan

Workflow for developing digital asset information models of existing HV air-insulated substations from point clouds, nameplate data, existing documentation and verified technical asset data. The paper presents the HE Ožbalt case study and the transition from captured site conditions to BIM, structured data and digital twin use cases.

HV substations Asset information Digital twin
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3D Point Clouds Across the Built Asset Life Cycle

CIGRE-CIRED Slovenia · Bled · B3-109

2023

Andraž Starc

Practical overview of how 3D point clouds can support different phases of a built asset life cycle. The paper discusses use cases in design preparation, coordination with existing systems, transport and installation checks, construction monitoring, as-built verification and scan-to-BIM workflows.

Point clouds Laser scanning Scan-to-BIM
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BIM Model Data During Construction of NEK Operational Support Center

CIGRE-CIRED Slovenia · Laško · B3-302

2021

Rajko Petan, Uroš Škoflek, Andraž Starc

Use of BIM model data during construction of the Operational Support Center at Nuclear Power Plant Krško. The paper focuses on construction coordination, model-based access to reference documentation, equipment data, hyperlinks to central databases and quantity control workflows during project execution.

BIM data Construction Nuclear
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3D/BIM Design for NEK Operational Support Center

CIGRE-CIRED Slovenia · Laško · B3-264

2021

Uroš Škoflek, Andraž Starc, Rajko Petan

Application of 3D/BIM design for coordinating complex technological systems in an existing and spatially constrained nuclear facility. The paper presents the use of a federated BIM/CAD model for design coordination, clash prevention, construction planning and later operation and maintenance support.

3D/BIM design Coordination Nuclear