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

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

Urban Retrofit
March 2025
Location: Perth

TBD
April 2025
Location: Sydney

Decarbonisation in Concrete: Industry Challenges and Opportunities
May 2025
Location: Brisbane

TBD
June 2025
Location: Sydney

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

TBD
September 2025
Location: Townsville

TBD
October 2025
Location: Adelaide

Decarbonisation road map
November 2025
Location: Melbourne
Past events

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
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Decarbonising Building Industry
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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.”
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DBI2024 – International conference on Decarbonising the Building Industry – Keynote by Prof Chris Knapp

DBI2024 – International conference on Decarbonising the Building Industry – Keynote by Prof Vivian W. Y. Tam
