Topic of the Month (February 2024)
Each month a relevant topic and several sub-topics are covered in detail. For the Topic of the Month, content following a common thread is developed by BUILD UP Editorial Board in collaboration with the Board of Ambassadors and other relevant experts in the field. This includes producing articles, case studies, webinars and more, all in line with the specific topic selected. Relevant events are also identified and highlighted.
Topics of the Month are announced at the end of the previous month in our website and newsletter. Please write us if you wish to know more about our upcoming topics of the month.

ACCA Software is a leading company in transforming construction through Open BIM solutions which improve efficiency and collaboration.
This project addresses the research questions that bring forward the technology and the processes, which constitute successful BIM projects.

Integrating human-centric design with BIM, IoT, Digital Twins, and additive manufacturing marks a transformative era in construction, enhancing efficiency, sustainability, and adaptability. The fusion of these technologies with human expertise redefines building design, construction, and management, despite challenges in data management and interoperability. The digital revolution reshapes the construction value chain, demanding a shift in industry roles, responsibilities, and a focus on continuous innovation and collaboration.

There are several advantages for SMEs to transform into digital companies.

This interview analyses main technology trends which are shaping the AEC industry.
The European Digital Innovation Hub-Energy in the Built Environment (EDIH-EBE) is aimed to deliver services on digitalisation to companies and public sector organisations active in the field of energy and the construction sector.

A recent paper analyses the benefits of smart building technologies and Building Automation and Control Systems (BACS) in meeting user needs in office buildings.

Enhanced connectivity of buildings is crucial to meet the expectation of digital revolution.

A new system allows AI-guided robot systems to identify structural damages of buildings to prevent failures.

EXPERT TALKS series is an initiative from the BUILD UP portal. In the form of face-to-face interviews, experts from all around Europe and covering the field of energy efficiency in buildings from different perspectives share their views, experience and expertise with BUILD UP audience. The interviews address relevant topics linked to the Topic of the Month.