Digital Buildings Council

The Digital Buildings Council (DBC), launched in 2024, is a not-for-profit industry body driving clarity and best practice across the digital built environment. We foster a truly holistic, interconnected approach, filling critical gaps in existing frameworks through agile working groups to unlock the full potential of intelligent assets. In a landscape often siloed by vertical specialisation, the DBC champions this uniquely agile and horizontal approach. Governed by members, we excel at identifying and filling critical gaps in existing frameworks through focused, representative working groups. This drives best practice and accelerates demand for truly intelligent assets by addressing pressing industry challenges, including- Market Clarity: Unifying conflicting voices and inconsistent language- Reality-Check Technology: Bridging promise vs. verifiable reality in digital solutions- Focus on "How": Shifting from "Why/What" to practical implementation- Holistic ROI: Demonstrating tangible value through comprehensive calculations- Integrated ESG: Leveraging tech for enhanced sustainability, governance, user experience- Early Alignment: Engaging consultants early to align costs and mitigate value engineering. Through member-led initiatives, we foster professional understanding and common language. We actively engage stakeholders to drive industry-wide improvement for the common good. Our Impact in Action: Our "doing" phase: DBC facilitates the flagship RIBA Smart Buildings Overlay 2.0 Review with its original co-authors. This initiative showcases our agile, collaborative model shaping industry standards. Join Our Mission: Ready to contribute your expertise and shape the future of digital buildings? Join our growing community! We invite organisations and individuals to actively participate in our impactful initiatives. Learn more about membership here.