CERIS Researcher Inês Flores-Colen Joins International Expert Panel at DBMC 2026

CERIS is proud to announce that Professor Inês Flores-Colen, CERIS researcher and faculty member at the DECivil of Instituto Superior Técnico, was invited to participate in a high-level expert panel discussion during the 17th International Conference on Durability of Building Materials and Components (DBMC 2026), held in Montréal, Canada.

The panel discussion, held on 22 July 2026, brought together leading experts from Canada and across Europe to examine the practical and scientific pathways for integrating durability, resilience, sustainability and decarbonisation into the next generation of building materials, retrofit solutions and performance-based standards.

As one of the world's leading conferences dedicated to the durability and performance of building materials and components, DBMC 2026 provided an international platform for dialogue on the future of sustainable construction and the built environment.

Professor Inês Flores-Colen's invitation to join this distinguished panel reflects the international recognition of her expertise in building materials and sustainable construction. Her participation alongside internationally recognised specialists highlights the important contribution of CERIS and Instituto Superior Técnico to advancing research that supports more durable, resilient and sustainable buildings.

The discussion addressed some of the most pressing challenges facing the construction sector, including climate resilience, decarbonisation, innovative retrofit strategies and the development of performance-based standards, reinforcing the importance of scientific collaboration in shaping the future of the built environment.

CERIS congratulates Professor Inês Flores-Colen on this distinguished invitation and on representing CERIS and Instituto Superior Técnico in such a prestigious international forum.