Decarbonising the Building Industry
The Decarbonising Building Industry (DBI) initiative stands at the forefront of sustainable transformation within the building industry. As a collaborative network, it unites researchers, industry experts, and policymakers in a mission to innovate and implement green solutions for urban development. Through the DBI, thought leaders and change-makers come together to share knowledge, and explore best practices that pave the way for energy-efficient buildings and reduced carbon footprints. The initiative is more than a program—it’s a movement toward a resilient future, aligning with global Net Zero 2050 objectives and fostering a culture of sustainable growth and environmental responsibility. By focusing on renewable energy integration, low-carbon materials, and optimised building operations, the DBI is setting new standards for eco-friendly design and construction, ensuring that the buildings of tomorrow are as green as they are groundbreaking.
Upcoming events

The role of timber buildings in decarbonizing the timber industry
June 26, 2026
Location: Brisbane

TBA
September, 2026
Location: Adelaide

TBA
October, 2026
Location: Townsville

Construction Digitalisation and Decarbonisation (3rd WSU-DBI workshop)
November 17, 2026
Location: Sydney

International Conference On Decarbonising the Building Industry (DBI2026)
November 19-20, 2026
Location: Melbourne
For more past events, check out the Past events page.
2023-2024

DBI launch
November 21, 2023
Location: Melbourne

2023 Smart Infrastructure Summit
Saturday, November 25, 2023
Location: Townsville

Seminar by A/Prof Sudharshan N Raman
Thursday, February 22, 2024
Location: Melbourne

Embodied Carbon Framework for Australia's build environment
Friday, March 22, 2024
Location: Melbourne

Net Zero Construction Summit
Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Location: Sydney

Workshop on Building Blocks for Domestic Carbon Markets through Enhancing GHG Inventory and Capacity
Tuesday, May 7, 2024
Location: Melbourne

Concrete Decarbonisation Forum
June 28, 2024
Location: Sydney

Building a Sustainable Future: Regional Approaches to Decarbonising the Building Industry
August 26, 2024
Location: Townsville

The role of forests in decarbonising the construction industry
September 13, 2024
Location: Brisbane

Decarbonising Concrete: Enhancing Sustainability and Reducing Carbon Footprint
September 27, 2024
Location: Adelaide

Decarbonising Construction Project Delivery through Digitalisation
October 18, 2024
Location: Sydney

International Conference On Decarbonising The Building Industry (DBI2024)
November 18, 2024
Location: Melbourne
2025

Timber design: Solving economic and environmental challenges
Monday, February 10, 2025
Location: Melbourne

Building GHG Inventory Capacity for Vietnam’s Future Carbon Market
March 3-11, 2025
Location: Melbourne, Canberra, Perth

Geospatial Leadership Training & Global Forum 2025: A Milestone in Advancing Sustainability
April 1-3, 2025
Location: Melbourne

Urban Retrofit
April 28, 2025
Location: Perth

ArchiBuild Expo 2025
June 12-14, 2025
Location: Melbourne

Decarbonization in Concrete: Industry Challenges and Research Opportunities
June 16, 2025
Location: Sydney

Building Low-Carbon Futures: Report on the IBST-DBI Collaborative Workshop
June 17, 2025
Location: Melbourne

The role of timber products in decarbonising the timber industry in partnership with EWPAA
27 June, 2025
Location: Brisbane

Decarbonising Construction Project Delivery through Digitalisation (2nd DBI workshop)
18 July, 2025
Location: Sydney

Low-Carbon Construction: Pathways to a Sustainable Future
October 3, 2025
Location: Adelaide

Green Buildings: Energy Systems and Sustainable Materials for Industry-Wide Decarbonisation
October 31, 2025
Location: Townsville

Decarbonising the Building Industry Roadmap Launch
November 5, 2025
Location: Melbourne

Decarbonising operational energy
September 5, 2025
Location: Melbourne
2026

Australian Roadmap to Net Zero: An update on DBI Collaborative Projects
April 23, 2026
Location: Melbourne

Decarbonisation with Modern Methods of Construction
June 16, 2026
Location: Sydney
About
Decarbonising Building Industry
25
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
DBI
“The Researcher Network for Decarbonising the Building Industry will spearhead initiatives in renewable energy assimilation, pioneering low-carbon materials and optimising operational energy, energy efficiency and building services for a sustainable future.”
News

Mandating Carbon: What Australia Can Learn from Europe (WSBE2026 DBI roundtable)

Decarbonising the Building Industry with John Baxter
