On May 27, an event was held at Europe House in Podgorica, where we presented the international cluster for circular digital construction, developed within the Circular DigiBuild project implemented through the Interreg Danube Region Programme for the 2024–2026 period.
The event was opened by Vanja Cicmil (Zero Waste Montenegro), who presented the key achievements of the project, followed by Tanja Rakonjac (Zero Waste Montenegro), who introduced the CiDiCon Cluster together with the B2B platform, with a focus on opportunities for regional cooperation with stakeholders from the construction sector across the Danube Region.
Olga Sanina, project associate and environmental protection and sustainable development specialist, spoke about the local challenges of the sector and opportunities for digital transformation in Montenegro, with an emphasis on policies and good practices from the Danube Region that promote circular solutions in the construction industry.
A special highlight was the presentation by Prof. Dr. Ema Alihodžić Jašarović (Faculty of Architecture, University of Montenegro), who shared innovative approaches to reuse and circular design in the development of new materials, as well as the outstanding achievements of her students in this field.
The event brought together representatives of institutions, the private sector, the academic community, and civil society organizations, who provided valuable recommendations through an open discussion for improving policies in the construction sector and proposed cooperation at both local and regional levels.
This meeting was a valuable opportunity to connect relevant stakeholders and open space for future cooperation in the field of sustainable and innovative construction. We thank all participants for their valuable contributions and active engagement.
We invite organizations and individuals interested in international cooperation in the field of digitalization and sustainable development of the construction sector to join the cluster and connect with partners from 14 countries of the Danube Region.
Membership requests can be sent to: info@cidicon.eu
The Circular DigiBuild project is supported under the Interreg Danube Region Programme, co-funded by the European Union. The project aims to foster the transition of the construction industry towards circular economy models through the application of digital technologies.
