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On 17 November 2026, LNEC will host, at its Congress Centre, another edition of openBIM DAY, one of the leading national events dedicated to the digital transformation of the Architecture, Engineering, Construction and Operations (AECO) sector.

The event is organised by buildingSMART Portugal, in partnership with LNEC, bringing together national and international experts to discuss the challenges and opportunities presented by BIM (Building Information Modelling) and open interoperability in the construction sector.

The opening session will feature Eng. Eduardo Fortunato, a member of the LNEC Board of Directors. Throughout the day, participants will have the opportunity to attend a range of technical and strategic presentations, featuring renowned figures from the sector, including:

- Arlindo Oliveira (Instituto Superior Técnico / INESC TEC);

- Aidan Mercer (buildingSMART International);

- Evandro Alfieri (buildingSMART International);

- Miguel Azenha (University of Minho);

- José Granja (University of Minho).

The programme also includes a round-table discussion focusing on the most relevant current issues in the AECO sector, promoting debate on innovation, digitalisation and sustainability.

The event will conclude with the presentation ceremony of the 2026 BIM Excellence Award, an initiative organised by CT 197 – BIM, in partnership with BUILT CoLAB and PTPC – the Portuguese Construction Technology Platform. The ceremony will be hosted by LNEC researcher Paula Couto, in her capacity as Chair of the Award Jury and Chair of CT 197 – BIM.

By partnering with the organisers of openBIM DAY 2026, LNEC reinforces its commitment to innovation, technical standardisation and the promotion of best practice in the field of the construction sector’s digital transformation.

Registration can be completed HERE.