by igor.vovko | Nov 3, 2025 | News EU
We are pleased to invite professionals from the construction and demolition sectors, as well as teaching staff in vocational education and training (VET), to explore the newly launched BIM4D online course: Developing Green and Digital BIM Skills for End-of-Life Practices.
This free training is hosted on the BPL LearnDash platform and was developed within the Erasmus+ BIM4D project by experts from six EU countries. It supports the transition from demolition to circular deconstruction, aligned with European climate and digitalisation goals.
Course Structure – Six Interactive Modules
The online course includes six modules that provide knowledge and skills for BIM-supported deconstruction and sustainable construction practices:
- Introduction to Deconstruction
Understand the shift from demolition to resource-friendly building deconstruction.
- BIM Basics for End-of-Life Practices
Learn how BIM supports sustainability in the building’s end-of-life phase.
- Legal Framework and Waste Management
Explore legislation, waste flows and environmental requirements.
- Selective Deconstruction and Circularity
Discover how to apply circular principles through targeted material recovery.
- Material Inventory and Material Passports
Learn how to assess and document materials for reuse using BIM tools.
- Practical Applications and Final Assessment
Apply BIM knowledge through case studies and complete a final quiz.
Available in 6 Languages
To ensure inclusive access across Europe, the course is available in:
- 🇬🇧 English
- 🇸🇮 Slovenian
- 🇩🇪 German
- 🇫🇷 French
- 🇮🇹 Italian
- 🇬🇷 Greek
Certification
Upon successful completion of all modules and quizzes, participants receive a BIM4D Certificate of Completion, verifying their acquired knowledge and practical understanding of BIM use in the deconstruction process.
Access Now – 100% Free
Course Platform: https://bim4dtraining.eu
Project Resources: https://bim4d.eu/resources
The course is entirely free of charge, thanks to support from the Erasmus+ programme and the contributions of our consortium of expert organisations from Greece, Slovenia, Germany, Italy and Belgium.
Why It Matters
The construction and demolition sector produces over one-third of all waste in the EU. Through BIM-based selective deconstruction, we can recover valuable materials, reduce landfill waste, and support the EU’s Green Deal and Circular Economy Action Plan. Join the BIM4D learning journey and be part of the change – from demolition to circularity, powered by digital innovation!
by igor.vovko | Oct 21, 2025 | News EU
Objectives of the Research, Research Organisation and Researchers
The European SALTO Digital Resource Centre, within the Erasmus+ and European Solidarity Corps programmes, is studying how Erasmus+ projects have contributed to digital transformation in organisations.
The practical implementation of the research and the data analysis have been subcontracted, through a tender process, to Demos Helsinki, a non-profit organisation with research expertise and familiarity with the Programmes.
The responsible researcher is Julia Jousilahti (Demos Helsinki). Contact Julia.Jousilahti(@)demoshelsinki.fi
The objective of the research is to provide evidence-based knowledge on the impact of the Digital Transformation Priority in Erasmus+ and European Solidarity Corps projects, and to provide information for policymaking and programme development related to these programmes.
The research will be carried out in 2025–2026. The research is cross-sectoral and covers Key Action 1 (Mobility of individuals), Key Action 2 (Cooperation among organisations and institutions) and Key Action 3 (Support for Policy Development and Cooperation) of Erasmus+ as well as European Solidarity Corps (ESC) projects.
Participation is voluntary
Participation in this research is entirely voluntary. Participants have the right to decline participation or withdraw from the study at any point, without providing any reason and without any negative consequences.
Participation in the research supports the development of Erasmus+ and ESC programmes and the improvement of digital transformation policies.
Data gathering and processing
The research includes an online survey for Erasmus+ and ESC beneficiary organisations in participating countries. In addition, online interviews are used to get deeper insights on around 50 projects. Participating is voluntary. Data collection is focusing on completed Erasmus+ and ESC projects of the current programme period. Online surveys and interviews is focused on the digital transformation in participated organizations.
The online survey will be conducted from September to November 2025. Interview times will be agreed with the volunteers and the interviews will be carried out by February 2026. In addition, the publicly available Erasmus + and ESC projects databases will be used as well as other public European and national policy documents for the context analysis.
Individual respondents or organisations cannot be identified from the research results.
The survey does not collect any personal information that could identify individual respondents in the research analysis. Any contact details that participants may voluntarily provide for the purpose of arranging an interview will be used solely for that purpose and will not be included in the data analysis. No contact information will be disclosed to third parties at any stage.
Data Protection
The study is carried out in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Finnish National Board on Research Integrity (TENK) guidelines, the ALLEA European Code of Conduct for Research Integrity.
Only data that is necessary for the study will be collected. All data will be securely stored and protected. Results will be reported in a way that prevents identification of individuals. Responses related to Erasmus+ and European Solidarity Corps projects will be processed and reported in such a way that individual projects cannot be identified.
Use of personal data: The contact details that participants may choose to provide voluntarily for the purpose of arranging an interview will be used solely for that purpose and they are not used as a part of data analysis. No contact information will be disclosed to third parties at any stage.
Individual respondents or organisations cannot be identified from the research results.
For more details see the Privacy Statement below.
Contacts
SALTO Digital Resource Centre (saltodigital(@)oph.fi)
Research on the Impact of the Digital Transformation Priority in Erasmus+ and European Solidarity Corps Projects | Finnish National Agency for Education
Give us your feedback for project ERASMUS+ KA2: Erasmus+ | Digital transformation: Survey Powered by Webropol
by igor.vovko | Oct 21, 2025 | News EU
Building Information Modelling (BIM) is increasingly shaping the way public authorities across Europe plan, procure, and deliver construction projects. To explore how this digital approach is transforming public procurement, the European Commission is hosting the webinar “BIM in Public Procurement – Lessons from Survey Results and International Experience” on Thursday 6 November 2025, from 11:00 to 12:00 CET (online only).
The event will bring together experts, policymakers, and practitioners to discuss how BIM can drive greater efficiency, transparency, and innovation in public sector delivery. Participants will gain valuable insights from the latest European survey on BIM in procurement, as well as from international experiences that show how digital tools are being successfully integrated into public projects.
The session will open with a welcome from Samira Boussetta, Senior Expert in Public Procurement at the European Commission, who will also moderate the discussion.
Key agenda highlights include:
- Presentation of survey findings on BIM in public procurement by Aida Joaquin Acosta, Chief of Cabinet of the Viceminister at the Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility, and leader of the BIM Community of Practice.
- Case study from Poland, sharing lessons learned and opportunities identified in implementing BIM in public projects (speaker to be confirmed).
- Interactive Q&A session, giving participants the chance to exchange experiences, ask questions, and discuss future directions for digital construction in Europe.
This webinar offers a platform for public procurement officials, policymakers, project managers, engineers, and BIM professionals to learn from best practices and contribute to the ongoing discussion on digital transformation in the public sector.
Discover more about the event here: https://public-buyers-community.ec.europa.eu/communities/bim-and-public-procurement/events/webinar-bim-public-procurement-lessons-survey-results
by igor.vovko | Sep 4, 2025 | News EU
Powered by artificial intelligence, BIM 2.0 is transforming the way building information is created and managed—automating design, integrating dynamic data, and optimising processes in real time. This evolution is propelling the AECO sector toward smarter, more adaptive management.
The evolution towards Building Information Modelling (BIM) 2.0 marks a turning point in the architecture, engineering, construction and operations (AECO) sector, where artificial intelligence (AI) ceases to be a supporting tool and becomes the central driver of building design and management.
This transformation is not merely a software upgrade, but a profound reconfiguration of the construction process—from project conception to real-time operation.
The most significant shift lies in the change of approach: we move from manual modelling to automated optimisation. BIM 2.0 employs generative algorithms to explore thousands of design alternatives within hours, factoring in structural efficiency, energy consumption, costs and regulations. Moreover, the integration of dynamic data (IoT sensors, suppliers, weather) turns models into living systems that update and learn continuously.
by igor.vovko | Aug 4, 2025 | News EU
As the European Commission moves closer to adopting the EU Circular Economy Act 2026 (note that you will be able to provide your expert feedback on the Circular Economy Act to the European Commission from 1 August 2025), the regulatory environment for construction and demolition waste (CDW) is rapidly evolving. At the centre of this change is the reuse of materials, transparent data flows and digital traceability — all topics that are fully supported by the BIM4D project.
🧱 What’s Changing in EU Policy?
The upcoming Circular Economy Act will form a binding legal framework to:
- Mandate minimum recycled content in construction products,
- Enable digital waste tracking and classification across EU borders,
- Support the use of secondary raw materials,
- Require digital product passports for traceability,
- Link all this to green finance via the EU Taxonomy Regulation.
As a key enabler, the Joint Research Centre (JRC) published draft EU-wide End-of-Waste (EoW) criteria for mineral construction waste. This important milestone defines when CDW – such as crushed concrete, tiles, and clean soil – becomes a product, not waste.
👉 These changes aim to bring legal clarity, reduce environmental impact, and encourage industrial resilience and circularity.
🔗 Where Does BIM4D Fit In?
The BIM4D project is designed to support this very transformation by:
- Training deconstruction professionals to use Building Information Modelling (BIM) for the C1 phase (deconstruction),
- Enhancing digital documentation of material flows, crucial for future waste tracking systems,
- Supporting data-based assessments aligned with CEN/TC 350 standards and the environmental criteria in EU Delegated Regulation 2023/2486,
- Promoting green VET pathways for EQF 4–5 workers in sustainable construction practices.
By preparing the workforce for BIM-supported circular deconstruction, BIM4D helps implement the upcoming legal frameworks in practice.
What’s Next?
BIM4D partners are currently:
- Finalising the BIM4D training platform (LEARNDASH), sept 2025!
- Developing training materials for six thematic modules on digital and green skills, sept 2025!
- Preparing national pilot tests with 20–30 participants per country, sept 2025! sept 2025!
by igor.vovko | Jul 10, 2025 | News EU
The European Commission’s Joint Research Centre (JRC) has recently launched a technical consultation on draft EU-wide End-of-Waste (EoW) criteria for Construction and Demolition Waste (CDW). This proposal, which is currently under public review until 11 August 2025, aims to define the conditions under which CDW—particularly mineral fractions—ceases to be classified as waste and becomes a product.
This draft regulation is highly relevant for the BIM4D project, which focuses on equipping construction and demolition professionals with digital and green skills for applying Building Information Modelling (BIM) at the End-of-Life (EOL) stage of buildings. The JRC’s proposal underlines the need for transparent, verifiable, and quality-assured management of CDW—objectives that BIM tools are uniquely positioned to support.
📌 How BIM4D Contributes to EU End-of-Waste Objectives
BIM4D supports the shift from linear to circular construction by improving traceability, documentation, and pre-demolition assessments through digital means. In line with the CEN/TC 350 sustainability standards and specifically Phase C1 – Deconstruction, the BIM4D methodology enhances decision-making and material flow transparency at the EOL stage.
Key intersections between BIM4D and the JRC draft End-of-Waste criteria include:
- Digital traceability of material streams – BIM models can track hazardous vs. reusable materials, aiding compliance with JRC’s exclusion lists (e.g. asbestos, tar).
- Pre-demolition planning – supported by BIM-based deconstruction simulations and inventories.
- Quality assurance – BIM supports structured documentation and audit trails that align with JRC’s QAS and declaration of conformity requirements.
- Data integration – through the BIM4D curriculum and platform (LEARNDASH-based), workers and VET institutions will be trained to collect and manage EOL data that could eventually feed into future digital CDW databases.
This synergy confirms that BIM4D is not only a VET training initiative but also a digital enabler of circular construction policies.
📝 Participate in the EU Consultation
We encourage all stakeholders—construction companies, green roof professionals, demolition specialists, VET providers, and recyclers—to review the JRC’s draft and contribute their expertise to this evolving legislative landscape. The draft particularly affects the use of:
- Mineral aggregates (e.g. concrete, ceramics, bricks)
- Substrate and drainage layers in green infrastructure
- Materials eligible for product reclassification under EoW
📅 Deadline: 11 August 2025
📧 Submit feedback: JRC-END-OF-WASTE@ec.europa.eu
🔗 Download the full draft criteria: EU JRC EoW consultation portal
