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Saif Rahman

Building Engineering & BIM | Automation & Construction Robotics

Education

Master of Science in Construction Robotics

April 2022 – Present

RWTH Aachen University, Germany

Key Focus: Digitalization, Automation, Additive manufacturing, BIM and Robotics in Construction

BSc in Building Engineering and Construction Management

April 2015 – January 2021

Khulna University of Engineering & Technology (Bangladesh)

Key Focus: Construction Management, Structural analysis, Architectural Planning, BIM

Professional Experience

Intern

July 2024 – November 2024

Centre of Construction Robotics (CCR), RWTH Aachen University

  • Documentation
  • Automation Research
  • On-site Assembly

Site Engineer

April 2021 – March 2022

Nibash Construction, Dhaka, Bangladesh

  • Construction Site Supervision
  • CAD Drawings and BIM
  • Cost Estimation, Scheduling and Documentation

Freelance

July 2018 – September 2023

Fiverr

  • Architectural Modelling and Realistic Visualization

Skills

I possess a versatile skill set that spans programming, industry-standard engineering software, and multilingual communication.

  • Coding

    Python, MATLAB, Linux (Ubuntu), ROS2

  • Software

    AutoCAD, Revit, Rhino 3D, Grasshopper, Fusion360, Navisworks

  • Languages

    English (C1), German (A2 - actively learning), Bengali (Native)

Architectural Visualizations

8-Story Apartment Building

8-Story Apartment Building

A large-scale BIM project for a multi-family residential building, demonstrating expertise in complex structural design and documentation.

3-Story Residential Villa

3-Story Residential Villa

A complete architectural model designed in Revit, including all structural systems, MEP, and a full set of realistic PBR renders.

Academic & Research Projects

Automated Facade Detection

Automated Facade Detection


A research project focused on developing a system for automated facade detection using Point Clouds and RandLaNet. This work is crucial for streamlining as-built documentation and quality control in modern construction.

Focus Areas

  • Point Clouds
  • RandLaNet
  • Python
  • Automation
  • Research
Automated Floor Plan Layout Robot

Automated Floor Plan Layout Robot


Development of a robotic system using Innok Heroes for the automated layout of floor plans on construction sites. This technology reduces human error, increases precision, and significantly speeds up the building process.

Focus Areas

  • Robotics
  • Innok Heroes
  • Automation
  • ROS2
  • Layout Management
Thesis: Retrofitting Structural Beams

Thesis: Retrofitting Structural Beams


A final year thesis involving the comparative analysis of structural beams retrofitted with Ferrocement, Geotextiles, and Steel Angles. This academic research provided deep insights into structural engineering and material science.

Focus Areas

  • Structural Analysis
  • Thesis
  • Ferrocement
  • Geotextiles
  • Material Science

Education & Experience

My journey is rooted in a strong academic foundation in construction engineering, combined with hands-on professional and research experience in robotics and automation.

  • 2021

    Graduated with a BSc in Building Engineering & Construction Management from Khulna University of Engineering & Technology (KUET).

  • 2022

    Began my Master of Science in Construction Robotics at RWTH Aachen University.

  • 2023

    Worked as a Freelance 3D Artist, specializing in architectural modelling and visualization.

  • 2024

    Started a research internship at the renowned Centre of Construction Robotics (CCR).

Key Focus Areas

Digitalization & BIM

Expertise in Building Information Modeling and the digitalization of construction processes.

Automation & Robotics

Specializing in the application of robotics and automation to solve construction challenges.

Structural Analysis

A strong foundation in structural analysis and the retrofitting of structural beams.

Construction Management

Skilled in project management, scheduling, cost estimation, and documentation.

I am always open to discussing new research opportunities, challenging projects, or freelance collaborations in the fields of Building Engineering, Construction Management and Robotics.

Innovating one project at a time