BUILT CoLAB
The Collaborative Laboratory for the Built Environment of the Future
We promote the digital and ecological transition of buildings and infrastructures, making them adaptable, intelligent, resilient and sustainable.
BIM
Building Information Modeling
With building information modeling it is possible to digitally create one or more precise virtual models of a given construction.
The Mobilizing Project for the Digital Revolution in Construction, to promote an increase in productivity, competitiveness and sustainable growth in the AEC sector.
Communication
BUILT CoLAB carried out an ex-post evaluation of two projects to decarbonise Mota-Engil’s industrial plants for the production of bituminous mixtures, located in Famalicão and...
Two Master’s theses, carried out in a business environment at BUILT CoLAB, were recently defended. On the European Master’s programme MBUILD – Sustainable Design, Construction...
João Moutinho, Director of BUILT CoLAB, attended InnoTrans 2026, which took place last week in Berlin. Over the course of the event, João Moutinho had...
BUILT CoLAB celebrated its 6th anniversary on 18 September! This was an opportunity to bring the team together and strengthen bonds through a team-building activity,...
Date: 19 November, 2026
Local: Concreta 2026 – EXPONOR, Av. Dr. António Macedo, 4454-515 Leça da Palmeira, Matosinhos
🗣️ BUILT CoLAB is organising the UBI Session Porto, an international validation workshop as part of the UTS – Universal Timber Slab Project. This interactive workshop is aimed at professionals in the construction sector and the built environment, giving them the opportunity to learn about the innovative UTS system, try out its digital tools and...
Date: 29 October, 2026
Local: KULTTUURITALO, Legends Global Finland Oy, Sturenkatu 4, Helsinki
🗣️ BUILT CoLAB is organising the UBI Session in Helsinki, an international validation workshop as part of the UTS – Universal Timber Slab project. 📅 29 October 2026
🕝 3.00 pm – 5.30 pm This event will bring together professionals from the construction sector in Helsinki — architects, engineers, builders, property developers, timber manufacturers, public...
Date: 27 October, 2026
Local: Thistle London Holborn Hotel, 36-37 Bloomsbury Way, London WC1A 2SD
🗣️ BUILT CoLAB is organising the UBI Session in London, an international validation workshop as part of the UTS – Universal Timber Slab project. 📅 27 October 2026
🕝 3.00 pm – 5.30 pm This event will bring together professionals from the construction sector in London — architects, engineers, builders, property developers, timber manufacturers, public...
Date: 21 September, 2026
Local: Associazione Italiana Commercio Estero, Corso Venezia 47, Milan
🗣️ BUILT CoLAB is organising a UBI Session in Milan, an international validation workshop as part of the UTS – Universal Timber Slab project. 📅 21 September 2026
🕝 2.30 pm – 5.30 pm This event will bring together professionals from the construction ecosystem in Milan — architects, engineers, builders, property developers, timber manufacturers, public...



