The overall objective of BIM4D was to develop green and digital skills for the use of BIM in end-of-life practices in the construction sector.The project aimed to support construction and demolition/deconstruction workers,VET providers and sector stakeholders in understanding and applying BIM as a tool for more circular, resource-efficient and data-driven end-of-life processes.More specifically, BIM4D pursued four objectives. First, it aimed to identify current BIM uses in end-of-life practices and the related training needs across the partner countries. Second, it aimed to design and deliver a dedicated VET training offer, including a curriculum, online platform, training modules, quizzes and completion certificates.Third, it aimed to build alliances and strengthen policy dialogue among construction sector stakeholders, VET actors, public authorities and other relevant organisations.Fourth, it aimed to raise awareness of the role of BIM in supporting selective deconstruction, material reuse, circularity and sustainable construction and demolition waste management.Through these objectives, BIM4D contributed directly to the Erasmus+ priorities on environment and climate change,digital transformation and VET flexibility.
We applied for BIM4D project because the transition from demolition to deconstruction requires new green and digital competences that were not yet sufficiently available in the construction labour market. The project addressed four main needs. First, there was limited evidence on how Building Information Modelling (BIM) is currently used in end-of-life practices and how it can support deconstruction, material traceability, reuse and sustainable construction and demolition waste management. Second, construction and demolition/deconstruction workers needed stronger digital and green skills to respond to the transition towards circular construction. Third, there was a scarcity of specialised VET resources and training offers focusing specifically on BIM use in end-of-life practices. Fourth, stakeholders identified the need for stronger policy dialogue and better enabling conditions to support more digitalised and sustainable end-of-life practices.BIM4D therefore addressed a concrete European skills gap at the intersection of digitalisation, circular construction, sustainable waste management and vocational education and training.