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The INBLANC Bankability Assessment Tool translates technical renovation data into standardised financial metrics to help develop investment-ready building retrofit pipelines.
The EU-funded DigiFab project combines digital tools, adaptable prefabrication and occupant co-creation to reduce uncertainty, costs and disruption in energy renovation, while improving the efficiency and sustainability of the renovation process.
Building renovation requires substantial public and private investment. As Europe moves from targets to implementation, this article examines the financing landscape, how the revised EPBD addresses key investment barriers, and national and local approaches to turning finance into viable projects.
This month, we delve into 'Financing building renovation under the EPBD' with Carsten Glenting, Partner, Head of EU Advisory Department at Viegand Maagøe A/S.
The European Commission has launched infringement procedures against all 27 EU Member States for failing to fully transpose the revised Energy Performance of Buildings Directive.
A new Commission document provides guidance for authorities and building professionals on applying a whole life-cycle carbon approach, integrating operational and embodied emissions while promoting renovation, circularity and better use of the existing building stock.
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