During the visit, they had the opportunity to explore the immersive virtual reality room as well as the 4D printing spaceat LaRTIC. The visit also allowed us to present them with several exciting projects, such as the use of 4D BIM simulation to mitigate local environmental impacts of construction projects, as well as the application of 4D printing in construction.

The World Building Congress 2025 at Purdue University

During their visit to ÉTS, the President and CEO of the CIB took the opportunity to raise awareness about the upcoming World Building Congress 2025, the flagship event of the CIB, which will take place at Purdue University from May 19 to 22, 2025. Professor Hastak and Mr. Ward emphasized the importance of this event for the global construction community, which will bring together leading experts to tackle major challenges and seize opportunities within the industry.

CIB, a Major Player in Global Construction Innovation

Founded in 1953, the CIB brings together researchers, academics, industry professionals, and policymakers to address the complex challenges facing the sector, such as sustainability, digitalization, and energy efficiency. Through its specialized working groups, landmark publications, and international events, CIB plays a key role in advancing knowledge, sharing best practices, and networking stakeholders to sustainably transform the construction industry. LaRTIC researchersregularly participate in the conferences of the CIB W78 working group.

We warmly thank Professor Hastak and Mr. Ward for their visit and valuable discussions. We look forward to strengthening our ties with the CIB and actively participating in the World Building Congress 2025.

A special thanks to Professor Silvio Melhado for making this visit possible.