The course “BIM: Energy Efficiency, Sustainable Design and Carbon Footprint Assessment” of the European Digital Innovation Hub (EDIH) in the construction sector will be held on January 30 and 31

In 2019, CO2 emissions from construction, the giant industry we interact with every day, increased to an all-time high, accounting for 38% of global energy-related CO2 emissions. As an industry that employs 7% of the world’s working population, and with 68% of the world’s population set to live in urban areas by 2050, stakeholders in the sector need to take responsibility for reducing emissions and creating a sustainable and net-zero future for all. Namely, VDC (Virtual Design and Construction) technology and IPD (Integrated Project Delivery) methodology are examples of sustainable practices that allow for virtual construction before physical construction sites are completed, optimizing the project not only in terms of finance, schedule, procurement and risk management, but also in terms of reducing emissions, waste and carbon footprint. 6D BIM ensures the implementation of sustainability in thinking, actions and business processes in the construction industry. 6D BIM is used to assess the sustainability and energy efficiency of the building. Special emphasis in the course is placed on the assessment of the carbon footprint and strategies for its reduction through 6D BIM.