Is this the future of construction? New study unveils the power of modular steel
Modular steel buildings are emerging as a transformative force in sustainable construction. A recent study published in the International Journal of Sustainable Engineering highlights their potential to significantly reduce carbon emissions and reshape the future of the built environment.
Top BUILD UP highlights you can’t miss at EUSEW: A must-attend guide for building professionals
From 10 to 12 June 2025, Brussels will become the epicentre of Europe’s energy transition as it hosts the European Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW)—the EU’s flagship event on renewable energy and energy efficiency. To help you make the most of it, BUILD UP has selected the most relevant and insightful sessions focused on energy efficiency in buildings.
Building without a trace: New insights into achieving net zero carbon structures
A recent article examines how net-zero carbon buildings are emerging as a pivotal solution to climate change, combining energy efficiency strategies, renewable energy integration, and the use of low-impact materials.
Public procurement as a green driver: The EU redefines its rules to boost energy efficiency
Progress is being made in the revision of public procurement directives to align them with the objectives of the European Green Deal. In parallel, the ENERGATE project advocates for the integration of energy efficiency criteria into public purchasing processes.
Powering Europe's future: How efficient buildings drive competitiveness
A new report from Europe’s leading companies in the manufacture, distribution, and installation of energy-efficient products, equipment, and building services highlights how investing in efficiency can create thousands of jobs, reduce energy costs, and strengthen the EU’s industrial leadership.
What if every building could generate its own power?
ClearVue’s solar technology transforms architectural surfaces into energy producers, offering an innovative response to the vulnerabilities of modern power grids and paving the way towards more sustainable urban.
Modernising home electrical installations, key to achieving zero-emission buildings
The latest report from EuropeOn underscores the urgent need to modernise home electrical installations as a fundamental requirement for achieving zero-emission buildings. It provides essential guidance for European policymakers in the context of implementing the 2024 Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD).
Building a sustainable Europe: Why housing sector must lead the green transition
The review highlights how local governments must adapt to new renovation policies, integrating heating system upgrades and climate resilience measures to protect vulnerable communities.
Rizal Sebastian: ‘We are not fast enough to cope with the challenges in the construction industry in the Netherlands, in Europe and probably in the whole world’
Building conversations up with... Rizal Sebastian, Chair Professor at The Hague University of Applied Sciences & Senior Advisor to RVO the Netherlands Enterprise Agency.
AIVC's Ventilation Information Paper: Trends in building ventilation requirements and inspection in Italy
Air Infiltration and Ventilation Centre (AIVC) Ventilation Information Paper #48.4 summarises current knowledge on trends in building ventilation requirements and inspection in Italy.