Accompanying program

March 26, Wednesday

BIM Expo Stage, Hall 5

1:30 PM - 2:00 PM

Official Opening of Architecture and Construction Week 2025

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

European Digital Innovation Hub (EDIH) in Construction – Upcoming Trainings and Services

3:00 PM - 3:45 PM

Scan to BIM – Creating Digital Twins of Buildings through 3D Laser Scanning

Speaker: Paulina Raeva
Organizer: MAP.ING

3:45 PM - 4:30 PM

"Advantages of BIM Technologies in the Design Practice of Architects and Engineers with Autodesk Revit"

Speakers: Eng. Krasin Pavlov and Eng. Zhivko Mitev
Organizer: Kanisko Technology and BIM University

4:30 PM - 5:15 PM.

"Reports in seconds, not days. See the effect of smart digitalization in real-time."

Speakers: Yulian Calderon, owner of "BGService" and creator of the business software nZoom.

Organizer: BGSERVICE

Moderator of the BIM Expo zone: Architect Martin Stoyanov, BIM Design

Stage in Hall 1

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

"Thin-layer decorative plaster for bathrooms Valpaint i-beton"

Lecturer: Eng. Petăr Kostov

Organizer: Art Building International (official representative of Valpaint)

2:30 PM – 3:00 PM

"Energy efficiency with smart solutions for buildings," presentation

Lecturer: Teodora Petrova-Vasileva

Organizer: ABB Bulgaria

4:00 PM – 5:00 PM

"Green Roofs – Why and How?"

Lecturer: Dario Krustev, Project Manager

Organizer: Inova Top Green

March 27, Thursday

Exhibition Hall 6

7:00 PM

Annual ARCHINOVA ARCHITECTURE AWARDS 2024

For the eleventh consecutive year, on March 27, 2025, the annual ARCHINOVA ARCHITECTURE AWARDS 2024 will be presented at an impressive ceremony at the Inter Expo Center, in Hall 6.

Organizers:

Citybuild

"More About the House"

The Building

Stage in Hall 1

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Treatment Facilities for Commercial Properties with Variable Load – Kingspan & Sredata Lecturer: Eng. Mihail Cerovski Organizer: Sredata.net – Sredata
12:00 PM – 12:30 PM Electric Mobility in Light Commercial Vehicles. Benefiting Nature and Business Lecturer: Hristo Matev Organizer: SF-Automotive Ltd.
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM The Black Line Concept in Home Doors and High-Quality Coatings for Our Entrance Doors – skai® Foils by Continental® Organizer: SECDOOR
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM GRIDIRON – Drainage Systems – presentation Lecturers: Hristo Hristozov and Filippo Secolo Organizer: TOPLIVO
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM Revestech – Waterproofing Membranes and Innovation in Bathroom Drains Lecturers: Hristo Hristozov and Nicola Novakovic Organizer: TOPLIVO
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM HL, Building Drainage According to Current European Standards Lecturer: Krasimir Georgiev Organizer: HL Hutterer & Lechner GmbH / AUS

Stage in Hall 3/BAIS

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Waterproofing Integrated Systems

Organizer: 4 SMART

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Skamol Systems – Solutions Against Moisture and Specialized Panels for Fireplace Cladding

Lecturers: Stoyan Boin and Claudiu Staicu

Organizer: TOPLIVO

2:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Decorative Flooring Systems by ISOMAT: Microcement, Terrazzo, Stone Carpet, and Polyurethane Floor with Flakes

Organizer: ISOMAT INTERNATIONAL

3:00 PM – 4:00 PM

The 5 Most Important Things About Green Roofs and Parking Roofs

Lecturer: Eng. Orlin Iliev, BAIS

4:00 PM – 5:00 PM

BEKAERT – Innovative Reinforcement Solutions in Modern Construction

Lecturer: Daniel Bachchevanski

Organizer: TOPLIVO

BIM Expo Stage, Hall 5

Opportunities for the Construction Sector: Financing for Energy Efficiency, Digitalization, and Skills

Conference

9:00 AM – 9:30 AM
Registration

9:30 AM – 9:45 AM
Official Opening
Participants: Representatives of the Bulgarian Chamber of Builders, Members of the European Parliament, Representative of the Council of Ministers

9:45 AM – 11:00 AM
"The Integrated National Plan in the Field of Energy and Climate: Opportunities for Business, Citizens, and Local Authorities"
Moderator: Dragomir Tsanev, EnEffect

9:45 AM – 10:00 AM
"European Policies and Goals in the Field of Energy Efficiency for Buildings"
Participant: Representative of the European Commission

10:00 AM – 10:15 AM
"The Role of the Building Sector in Achieving the Goals Set by the Integrated National Plan in Energy and Climate"
Ministry of Energy

10:15 AM – 10:30 AM
"Implementation of Programs for the Renovation of the Existing Building Stock"
Ministry of Regional Development and Public Works

10:30 AM – 10:45 AM
"Challenges for the Construction Sector in Implementing Building Renovation Programs: Predictability, Sustainability, Capacity Development"
Bulgarian Chamber of Builders

10:45 AM – 11:00 AM
Questions and Answers

11:30 AM – 1:00 PM

Discussion Session 1: Opportunities for Innovation, Digitalization, and Skills Development in the Construction Sector

Moderator: Yordan Nikolov, Renovate Bulgaria

11:30 AM – 11:45 AM
"Skills for the Construction Sector – Challenges and Opportunities: Official Announcement of the National Year of Skills in Construction"
Discussion: Bulgarian Chamber of Builders and Representative of the European Construction Industry Federation (E.C.I.F.)

11:45 AM – 12:45 PM
"Existing Tools Supporting Skills Development, Digitalization, and Innovation in the Construction Sector"
Panel Discussion with the participation of:

Representative of E.C.I.F.
Representatives of the Chamber of Architects in Bulgaria (CAB) and other E.C.I.F. partners
Representative of CleanTech Bulgaria - InnoBuilder Program at E.C.I.F.
Dragomir Tsanev, EnEffect - BuildUpSkills Initiative

12:45 PM – 1:00 PM
"Training for Construction Workers and Specialists"
Organizer: Construction Qualification

2:00 PM – 3:30 PM

Discussion Session 2: The Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) and Financial Instruments Supporting Building Renovation

Moderator: Dragomir Tsanev, EnEffect

2:30 PM – 2:45 PM
"Key Points in the Revised Energy Performance of Buildings Directive"
Lecturer: Ivaylo Alexiev, Executive Director, Agency for Sustainable Energy Development (ASED)

Lecturer: Yordan Nikolov, "Renovate Bulgaria"

"Renovation of Multi-family Residential Buildings: Best Practices and Expected Problems"
Lecturer: Tsveta Nanyova, Bulgarian Association for Quality and Control (BAQC)

2:45 PM – 3:30 PM
Panel Discussion: "Opportunities for the Implementation of New Financing Instruments for Building Renovation"
Participants:

Representative of the Fund of Funds
Nadia Dankinova, FLAG Fund
Mariana Hamnova, CleanTech Bulgaria
Marko Markov, Econoler Bulgaria

3:30 PM – 4:00 PM
Coffee Break

4:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Discussion Session 3: The Role of Local Authorities in the Building Renovation Process

Moderator: Stanislav Andreev, EnEffect

4:00 PM – 4:15 PM
"One-Stop-Shop Service Centers"
Lecturer: Antonia Novakova, EnEffect

4:15 PM – 4:35 PM
"Energy Communities"
Lecturers: Todor Popov, Municipality of Gabrovo and Yordan Zdravkov, CleanTech Bulgaria – ENCOM Hub Initiative

4:35 PM – 5:00 PM
"Municipal Energy Management"
Lecturer: Kameliya Georgieva, National Trust Ecofund (NTEF)

5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
"General Assembly of Omee Ecoenergy"
Chairperson: Tanya Hristova, Mayor of Gabrovo Municipality

March 28, Friday
Stage in Hall 1

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

"The Power of Packaging: The Silent Salesman of Your Product"

Speaker: Stoycho Burgov

Organizer: LEXON Bulgaria

12:00 PM - 12:30 PM

"The Geothermal Potential of Bulgaria – An Important Part of the Country's Energy Future" - Presentation

Speakers: Dipl. Eng. Stoyan Stoyanov; Dipl. Eng. Ruslan Tuntov; PhD in Hydrogeology and Engineering Geology, Eng. Vasil Petrov; Dipl. Eng. Hristiyan Nikolushev

Organizer: Bulgarian Geothermal Association

1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

KIIP: Discussion "Accidents in Construction – Causes, Responsibilities, Prevention"

Natural Disasters
Human Errors and Oversights
Delaying Urgent Repairs
Construction Works Without Plans and Projects
Undocumented Changes

Stage in Hall 3/BAIS

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

"Polyurethane Waterproofing Systems from ISOMAT – Seamless and Secure Solution for Every Flat Roof"

Organizer: ISOMAT INTERNATIONAL

Stage BIM Expo, Hall 5

10:15 AM - 11:00 AM

"General Presentation of CYPE Products"

Speaker: Eng. Veselin Stankov

Organizer: CAD ASSIST Ltd. and EVD 7

11:00 AM - 11:45 AM

"Why Is No One Using BIM?"

Speaker: Borislav Georgiev

Organizer: NEMETSCHEK Bulgaria

11:45 AM - 12:30 PM

"Presentation of ARCHLine.XP - BIM Software for Architecture and Interior Design"

Speaker: Arch. Raya Boyukova

Organizer: Cadstor Bulgaria

Moderator of the BIM Expo Zone: Arch. Martin Stoyanov, BIM Design

BIM in Action - Examples of Best Practices

Discussion Panel

1:30 PM - 2:15 PM
Topic: Intelligent Architecture and Automation through ARCHICAD Template and Accurate Quantity Takeoffs
Speaker: Arch. Martin Stoyanov
Company: BIM DESIGN

2:15 PM - 3:00 PM
Topic: Best Practices for Organizing and Structuring Large BIM Models, Automating and Optimizing Workflows, Generative and Parametric Design
Speakers: Arch. Simeon Tachev, Danail Momchilov, Hristo Georgiev
Company: IPA - Ivo Petrov Architects

3:00 PM - 3:45 PM
Topic: Practical Guidelines for Implementing BIM Methodology in Design Practice
Speaker: Arch. Petar Penchev
Company: ALL 1 STUDIO

4:00 PM - 4:45 PM
Topic: Configuring Architectural Models: Demo of a Low-Budget and Healthy Modular Project
Speaker: Arch. Veselin Veselinov
Company: NATURETECTURE

Topic: AI Rendering in Architecture

Moderator of the Discussion Panel: Arch. Martin Stoyanov, BIM Design