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The European Digital Innovation Hub (EDIH) in the construction sector, the Bulgarian Construction Chamber and Planex EOOD, one of the partners in the hub, are organizing a forum “Opportunities for Business and Public Organizations” at the beginning of the new year. The EDIH team will present the goals and opportunities that the hub offers for the digitalization and innovative modernization of the construction industry – one of the key sectors for the Bulgarian economy, providing employment for more than 230,000 Bulgarians. According to data from the Bulgarian Construction Chamber (BCC), its contribution to the country’s total GDP is about 12 percent.
The forum will be held in Varna on January 21, 2025 and starts at 2:30 p.m. at the Roslin Dimyat Hotel.
The hub unites the efforts, expert capacity and potential of the industry organizations – KSB and the Chamber of Architects in Bulgaria, of universities and scientific institutions in the field of construction – the University of Architecture, Civil Engineering and Geodesy (UACEG), VFU “Lyuben Karavelov”, the Institute of Mechanics – BAS and leading organizations and companies from the private sector, specialized in construction, project management, technologies and innovations such as Cleantech Bulgaria OOD, Geostroy AD, Planex EOOD, Bulgarian Association for Construction project management(BACPM), Baumit EOOD and Esri Bulgaria OOD. EDIH in the construction sector is part of the large family of European Digital Innovation Centers, whose main goal is to accelerate the digital transformation of the European economy.
The main goals of EDIH are to increase the competitiveness of the construction industry, education and qualification of workers in the construction sector, digitalization and innovation for more efficient construction processes, circular economy and resource efficiency, and networking and strategic partnerships.
The hub acts as a one-stop shop for small and medium-sized enterprises from industry and public organizations on their journey to digitalization. EDIH experts and partners guide them in the process of assessing their progress in digitalization by providing them with the most appropriate services according to their specific needs and business challenges. The services that the hub provides are:
- Pre-investment testing. This type of service provides access to specialized research infrastructure and expertise for testing innovative products and services with the aim of faster market implementation.
- Training and capacity building. This service of ours includes organizing and conducting specialized training and seminars aimed at building capacity in the public and private sectors on topics related to the introduction of digital technologies in construction processes.
- Access to funding. Our experts and consultants provide access to funding through international and national programs and initiatives for pilot testing of digital technologies and the implementation of innovative projects.
- Partnerships and networking. We facilitate access to partner organizations and stimulate networking.
To participate in the forum “Opportunities for Business and Public Organizations” you can register HERE.
