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Towards Off-site Construction: Efficiency and Tangibility
The format aims to move beyond traditional construction methods in favor of industrialization (off-site construction). As explained by Gema Traverìa, Director of REBUILD Italia, the goal is to transform the sector to make it more competitive, decarbonized, and digital. This approach is not merely a technical choice, but a strategic necessity to meet market challenges.
- Reduction of Carbon Footprint: Industrialization allows for rigorous material control, aligning with the EPBD Directive and ESG criteria.
- Optimization of Time and Costs: Prefabrication drastically reduces construction site timelines and deviations from the initial project, guaranteeing high quality standards and cost certainty.
Digitalization and AI: The Construction Site 4.0
The Madrid event demonstrated how the integration of Artificial Intelligence and BIM (Building Information Modeling) is transforming the way we design and build.
The technical approach does not stop at the design phase but extends throughout the building's entire life cycle (Asset Management). The use of Digital Twins allows for the real-time monitoring of energy and structural performance, turning the property into an intelligent and resilient ecosystem. In Italy, the arrival of REBUILD will be an opportunity to accelerate the adoption of these digital standards, boosting the international competitiveness of our companies.
Italy as a Hub for Mediterranean Innovation
The choice of Rimini recognizes Italy’s central role in the European urban transition. With an exhibition area hosting more than 250 companies, the event will address crucial themes for Italian heritage:
- Urban Regeneration: Applying industrial processes to the renovation of existing buildings and seismic retrofitting.
- Circular Economy: A focus on integrating bio-based materials and recycling processes.
- Networking and Innovation: The program includes activities such as the Advanced Architecture Awards 2026 and the Construction Startup Tech Forum.
The arrival of REBUILD in Italy, born from a partnership with the Italian Exhibition Group (IEG), marks a turning point. It is an invitation to move from theory to practice, embracing a vision where technology transforms the current housing emergency into an extraordinary growth opportunity.
The future of construction speaks Italian. We are ready to design it.