Construction industry: what to expect in 2025
In 2025, the construction industry focuses on sustainability, safety, and innovation, leveraging AI, digital tools, and green practices to adapt to climate challenges and drive growth.
Why modular construction
Modular construction improves efficiency, reduces costs and environmental impact, and supports sustainability by enabling faster build times, reusing components, and lowering carbon emissions.
Infinite project: case study of sustainable building retrofit in Slovenia
The H2020 Infinite project in Slovenia showcases a sustainable building retrofit using prefabricated panels and energy-efficient solutions, reducing costs and inspiring future eco-friendly renovations across Europe.
McKinsey report: accelerating heat pump adoption for decarbonising building
McKinsey's report stresses the need to scale up heat pump technology, addressing challenges in cold regions, to decarbonize buildings and meet climate goals by 2050 through innovation, efficiency, and alternative heating solutions.
New EU commission takes office: focus on sustainability and urban development
President Ursula von der Leyen's second mandate prioritises enforcing the European Green Deal, focusing on sustainability, affordable housing, climate action, and urban development, with key initiatives on clean energy, circular economy, and water resilience.
Introducing SAMBA: enhancing building sustainability and comfort
Researchers at the University of Sydney developed SAMBA, a system to monitor indoor environmental quality for improved sustainability and occupant comfort.
METROPOLIS Circular Future Hackathon
The METROPOLIS Circular Future Hackathon brought together industry experts to develop innovative solutions for a sustainable, circular built environment, focusing on waste reduction, material life cycles, and regenerative design.
Building for people and planet's health
The built environment profoundly affects public health, requiring interdisciplinary collaboration to integrate wellness, sustainability, and equity for long-term resilience.
REbuild Tour alla sua seconda tappa: la sostenibilità non è più un'opzione, ma una necessità
La seconda tappa del REbuild Tour 2024/2025, svoltasi a Roma, ha sottolineato l'importanza della sostenibilità nel settore immobiliare, evidenziando la necessità di metriche affidabili e soluzioni per migliorare la vivibilità e la funzionalità degli ambienti urbani.
Green financing for sustainable buildings: tools and strategies
The building sector drives 40% of EU energy use and 36% of emissions, with green financing tools like sustainable loans, green bonds, EPCs, PPPs, and EU grants promoting energy-efficient construction and renovation.