CODE-ACCORD: Building Regulatory Data for Automated Compliance Checking
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The author introduces CODE-ACCORD, a dataset compiled under the EU Horizon ACCORD project, to automate compliance checking by extracting information from building regulations. The dataset facilitates machine-readable rule generation through entity and relation annotations.
Kivonat
The CODE-ACCORD dataset comprises 862 self-contained sentences extracted from English and Finnish building regulations. Each sentence was annotated with entities and relations to support automated compliance checking in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) sector. The dataset offers a valuable resource for natural language processing tasks such as text classification, entity recognition, and relation extraction. It enables the application of advanced machine learning techniques like deep neural networks for automated compliance verification. This dataset is publicly available and serves as a solid ground truth for developing intelligent systems in the construction industry.
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CODE-ACCORD
Statisztikák
CODE-ACCORD comprises 862 self-contained sentences.
Total of 4,297 entities were annotated across four categories.
A total of 3,329 relations were identified across ten categories.
Idézetek
"There shall be a horizontal landing with a length of at least 1,500 millimetres at the lower and upper end of the ramp." - Relation: part-of
"The gradient of the passageway located in an outdoor space may not exceed five per cent." - Relation: part-of
"A fire door must be self-closing and self-bolting." - Entity: fire door; Relations: selection
Mélyebb kérdések
How can the CODE-ACCORD dataset be expanded to include more complex multi-sentence regulations
To expand the CODE-ACCORD dataset to include more complex multi-sentence regulations, a few strategies can be implemented. Firstly, incorporating a mechanism for identifying and linking related sentences within regulatory documents would be crucial. This could involve developing algorithms that analyze the context of each sentence to determine dependencies and connections with other sentences in the same document. Additionally, introducing a system for cross-referencing between different sections or chapters within regulations could help capture rules that span multiple sentences.
Moreover, integrating natural language processing techniques such as coreference resolution could aid in understanding pronouns or references across sentences, enabling the dataset to encompass more intricate rules spread over several parts of a regulation. By enhancing the annotation process to account for these inter-sentence relationships and dependencies, the dataset can evolve to handle more complex regulatory scenarios effectively.
What are the potential limitations when applying models trained on self-contained sentences to broader regulatory contexts
When applying models trained on self-contained sentences from datasets like CODE-ACCORD to broader regulatory contexts, there are potential limitations that need consideration. One primary limitation is related to the lack of contextual information when dealing with multi-sentence regulations. Self-contained sentences may not always provide sufficient context or background information necessary for interpreting complex rules that extend beyond individual statements.
Additionally, models trained on isolated sentences may struggle with capturing nuanced interactions between different clauses or sections within regulations. They might overlook subtle dependencies and intricacies present in longer texts that require a holistic understanding of the entire document. As a result, these models may face challenges in accurately analyzing comprehensive regulatory frameworks where rules are distributed across various sections.
Furthermore, variations in writing styles and structures among different regulatory documents can pose difficulties for models trained on specific datasets like CODE-ACCORD when applied universally across diverse sources. Adapting pre-trained models solely based on self-contained annotations might limit their adaptability and generalizability when confronted with varied formats and complexities inherent in broader regulatory contexts.
How can deep learning approaches be further leveraged to enhance automated compliance checking beyond what is achieved with CODE-ACCORD
Deep learning approaches can be further leveraged to enhance automated compliance checking by exploring advanced model architectures tailored specifically for rule interpretation tasks beyond what is achieved with datasets like CODE-ACCORD.
One avenue is leveraging transformer-based models such as BERT (Bidirectional Encoder Representations from Transformers) or GPT (Generative Pre-trained Transformer) variants known for their proficiency in capturing long-range dependencies and semantic relationships within text data.
These models excel at learning intricate patterns from vast amounts of textual data through unsupervised training methods like masked language modeling or autoregressive generation.
By fine-tuning these pre-trained transformers on annotated compliance datasets similar to CODE-ACCORD but enriched with multi-sentence regulations,
the deep learning systems can develop sophisticated representations capable of comprehending complex rule structures spanning multiple paragraphs or sections.
Additionally,
incorporating reinforcement learning techniques into deep learning frameworks enables iterative improvement through interaction
with environments mimicking compliance checking scenarios,
enhancing model decision-making capabilities over time based on feedback received during simulated rule verification processes.
This adaptive approach empowers deep learning systems
to continuously refine their rule interpretation skills,
leading to enhanced accuracy
and efficiency in automating compliance checks across diverse regulatory domains beyond what traditional machine-learning methods offer alone