ADVANCED SUMMER COURSE

DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
IN BUILDING PERMITS

Digital Transformation in Building Permits: Advanced Practices and the CHEK Framework is an intensive one-week summer course designed to equip participants with cutting-edge knowledge and practical skills in the digitalization of building permit process

7-11 July 2025

Course Duration

GUIMARÃES
PORTUGAL

ABOUT THE COURSE

Equivalent to 5 ECTS credits, this course delves into advanced topics such as BIM standardization, interoperability, GIS integration, legal frameworks, and the application of tools developed in the CHEK Digital Building Permits Project. Participants will engage with leading experts from the Academia and Industry, gaining insights into the latest developments and practices in the fiel

FOR WHOM

This course is tailored for Civil Engineers and Architects engaged in research (e.g., PhD
students) or working at an advanced level in the industry. It is ideal for professionals seeking to deepen their understanding of digital building permits, BIM technologies, and the integration of legal regulations with digital tools. Participants should have a foundational knowledge of BIM and an interest in the digital transformation of building permit processes

OBJECTIVES

  • Understand Digital Building Permits: Explore the evolution, current state, and standards (e.g., ISO 19560) driving the digital transformation of building permits.
  • Master Technical Tools: Gain expertise in BIM interoperability, GIS, CityGML, and the Digital City Register for managing spatial and urban data.
  • Analyze Legal Frameworks: Understand and interpret building permit laws and regulations in the context of digital workflows.
  • Integrate Law and Technology: Learn how legal principles and digital technologies converge to enable automated digital building permit processes.
  • Apply CHEK Tools: Use practical examples and software tools from the CHEK project to address challenges in digital building permits

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

BSc degree in Architecture or Civil Engineering or equivalent

REGISTRATIONS

Registration is free, conditional to a deposit which is fully reimbursed upon attendance.
* No lodging and no meals are included