Entries by Christopher Raitviir

European Study on BIM and Public Procurement: State of Play, Impacts and Policy Recommendations

16th October 2026 /0 Comments/in /by

A new study prepared for the European Commission’s DG GROW examines BIM adoption across Europe and explores how the revision of the EU Public Procurement Directives could accelerate digital transformation in construction. Public procurement is one of Europe’s most powerful instruments for driving innovation, sustainability and productivity in the construction sector. Yet, despite growing recognition […]

Position Paper of the EU BIM Task Group on Digital Building Permits

8th September 2026 /0 Comments/in /by

  The EU BIM Task Group publishes its new position paper on Digital Building Permitting. Digital Building Permitting is no longer just a technical experiment. The next challenge is to make it scalable, interoperable and practical for public authorities across Europe. Building on the recent study commissioned by the European Commission’s DG GROW, the EU […]

European Study on Digital Building Permits: Best Practices and Recommendations

8th September 2026 /0 Comments/in /by

A new study commissioned by the European Commission’s DG GROW examines how digital building permitting can help Europe deliver housing, reduce administrative burdens and accelerate the digital transformation of construction. Building permits are where Europe’s housing, climate and digital ambitions meet reality. Across Europe, permitting processes remain a significant bottleneck in construction and renovation. Fragmented […]