Economy | Greece

Ministry of Infrastructure Hosts BIM Workshops

The workshops will be held on October 22 and 23 as part of the European project “Implementation of the BIM roadmap in Greece, including pilot projects.”

RE+D magazine

20.10.2025

The Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport is organizing two Information Workshops on October 22 and 23, as part of the European project “Implementation of the BIM roadmap in Greece, including pilot projects”, in collaboration with the project contractor, PwC.

1st Event: openBIM Educational Workshop

This workshop will present the core principles of openBIM, the international approach to open and interoperable digital standards in the construction sector. The session will highlight openBIM’s role in enhancing collaboration, transparency, and efficiency in building and infrastructure projects.

The workshop will also include the official presentation of buildingSMART Greece, the Greek chapter of buildingSMART International. Operating as a non-profit organization, buildingSMART Greece aims to promote the digital transformation of the Greek construction industry. It fosters collaboration among professionals, engages with public and private sector stakeholders, participates in international initiatives, and supports the implementation of openBIM principles in Greece.

Date & Time: October 22, 2025 | 11:00 – 13:00 (EET)

Participation Form: https://ec.europa.eu/eusurvey/runner/3e81fa24-35a8-4b17-3633-00554a1a7cef

Venue: Auditorium of the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport, 2 Anastasios St. & Tsigante, Papagou

Topics:

Introduction to the key principles of openBIM

Presentation of buildingSMART Greece

The role of openBIM and buildingSMART Greece in supporting the National BIM Strategy

Best practices in openBIM implementation

2nd Event: BIM Training and Education Workshop in Greece

This workshop aims to inform engineers from the public and private sectors about available training and education programs related to BIM methodology in Greece. It also serves as a platform for networking and collaboration between public authorities, private entities, and the academic community, with the goal of strengthening BIM-related skills in the construction sector.

Key Participants (Indicative):

National Technical University of Athens

Technical University of Crete

University of Patras

University of West Attica

Democritus University of Thrace

Hellenic Open University

Technical Chamber of Greece (TEE)

Metropolitan College

TUV Nord

Loulakis & Associates

Date & Time: October 23, 2025 | 11:00 – 15:00 (EET)