Digital Tools for Circular Economy in Construction Workshop Series
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11 Novembre @ 6:00 pm – 25 Novembre @ 9:00 pm
The construction industry faces urgent challenges from rapid urbanization and the demand for sustainable practices. This workshop series will explore how digital technologies can drive the shift towards a Circular Economy—transitioning from a linear, resource-intensive model to one that is regenerative and sustainable.
Participants will:
- Implement Circular Economy Principles: Learn practical strategies to reduce waste and optimize resources.
- Leverage Digital Innovation: Gain hands-on insights into Building Information Modeling (BIM) and data analytics for sustainable project management.
- Engage with Global Experts: Collaborate with industry leaders to create solutions for a sustainable future.
This series offers a unique opportunity to develop the skills needed to lead sustainability initiatives, promoting international collaboration toward a resilient, eco-friendly construction sector.
CIB Sebestyén Future Leaders Award 2024 Winner
We’re thrilled to announce that the Politecnico di Milano student chapter, led by Prof. Andrea Giovanni Mainini, has won the CIB Sebestyén Future Leaders Award 2024. The award-winning team includes three active PhD candidates—Alireza Fereydooni Eftekhari, Elena Casolari, and Mina Sadat Orooje—who are conducting research on the Circular Economy and Digital Tools in the built environment at Politecnico di Milano’s Department of Architecture, Built Environment, and Construction Engineering (DABC). Their project, “Digital Tools for Circular Economy in the Construction Sector”, will deliver insights and skills through a series of impactful workshops.
Workshop Schedule:
- Session 1: Digital Tools for Circular Economy
11th November 2024, 18:00–21:00
Speakers: Kaveh Madani, Naomi Keena, Avi Friedman - Session 2: Information Management for Circularity
18th November 2024, 18:00–21:00
Speakers: Pooneh Maghoul, Nick Nisbet, Arghavan Akbarieh
- Session 3: Circular Economy in Action
25th November 2024, 18:00–21:00 CET
Speakers: Giuseppe Loporcaro, Ornella Iuorio, PhD candidates from Politecnico di Milano