International Conference on Decarbonising the Building Industry (DBI2026)
19 - 20 November 2026
Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre
DBI2026 will bring together researchers, industry professionals, policymakers and government representatives to discuss research, technologies and practical approaches that support the decarbonisation of the built environment. The conference is being delivered in partnership with the 12th International Conference on Innovative Production and Construction (IPC2026), with the AIRAH Intelligent Buildings Forum (IBF26) taking place alongside the event.
Conference themes include artificial intelligence and digital construction, modern methods of construction, circular and low-carbon materials, building decarbonisation, sustainable timber and bio-based materials, prefabricated and modular construction, policy and market pathways, and data centres and critical infrastructure.
The conference provides a forum for presenting new research, exchanging industry experience and strengthening collaboration between academia, industry and government. It welcomes researchers, engineers, architects, manufacturers, contractors, policymakers and sustainability professionals working across the building and construction sector.
About DBI
The Decarbonising Building Industry (DBI) initiative at the University of Melbourne brings together researchers and industry partners to support the transition to a low-carbon built environment. The initiative focuses on reducing embodied and operational carbon through research in construction materials, digital technologies, advanced manufacturing, building systems and policy.
DBI supports interdisciplinary research and collaboration with government, industry and professional organisations to accelerate the development and adoption of practical solutions for the building and construction sector. Its work spans the entire building lifecycle, from material production and construction through to building operation, renovation and end-of-life considerations.