Macro Analysis of Computing in Construction Education in Europe

Pablo Martinez1, Mark Baldwin2, Niels Bartels3, Karen Blay4, Sebastian Esser5, Tobias Maile6
1 Northumbria University, Newcastle, United Kingdom
2 Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts, Lucerne, Switzerland
3 Technische Hochschule Köln, Germany
4 Loughborough University, Loughborough, United Kingdom
5 Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany
6 Augsburg University of Applied Sciences, Germany
DOI: 10.35490/EC3.2026.288
Abstract: This study presents the first comprehensive mapping of construction computing education in Europe, analysing 187 validated institutions across 35 countries. Using a three-tier verification methodology, we examine geographic distribution, program characteristics, and curriculum content. A sensitivity analysis estimates that current programs (~13,900 annual graduates) meet 6-49% of workforce demand depending on digitalization assumptions. Key findings include geographic concentration in Western Europe (40% in DACH and British Isles), predominance of master’s programs (58.3%), and low ISO 19650 coverage (8.6%). These findings inform educational policy and workforce planning for EU construction digitalization.

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