Sustainable technologies transforming the sector
Alternative construction is no longer experimental: natural materials and innovative systems are becoming pillars of a more sustainable, efficient, and human-centred future for the building industry.
Europe launches GHS-OBAT, global built stock atlas
Discover GHS-OBAT, the first global dataset linking 2.3 billion buildings to key attributes such as height, use, and age. A vital tool for understanding the built environment and planning more resilient cities.
Where can Europe lead in net-zero technologies?
The EU assesses its competitiveness in 15 net-zero technologies using patent data and economic complexity. The analysis 'EU competitiveness in net-zero technologies: Insights from patents and economic complexity' highlights strengths and weaknesses.
EPC in Europe: a useful tool, but inconsistent across Europe
EPC ratings for commercial buildings across Europe are inconsistent between countries and regions, making reliable comparisons difficult. Savills advises against relying solely on this label and recommends conducting more detailed energy assessments tailored to the local context.
National Building Renovation Plans: Progress survey
The Buildings Performance Institute Europe (BPIE) is analysing national efforts to prepare National Building Renovation Plans (NBRPs), the drafts of which are due by the end of this year.
Urban heat, energy security and competitiveness
The 'DHC Market Outlook 2025', published by Euroheat & Power, offers a detailed snapshot of the current state and evolution of the district heating and cooling market across Europe.
7th fib Congress
The congress motto, 'Structural Concrete 2050: Towards Carbon Neutrality, AI Design, and Robotic Construction', aims to highlight the ultimate goal of sustainability and the opportunities that emerging technologies will bring to concrete structures.
Covenant of Mayors Ceremony 2025
This year’s Ceremony will bring together mayors, regional leaders, and top EU decision-makers to discuss how cities and towns are helping secure Europe’s future by providing citizens with clean and affordable energy while strengthening local resilience.
Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES): new proposal for social housing in England
By 2030, all social housing in England could be subject to a new minimum energy efficiency standard. This public consultation outlines key reforms to improve thermal comfort, reduce fuel poverty and support progress towards net zero.
CoolLIFE: rethinking air conditioning in Europe
The CoolLIFE project seeks to revolutionise cooling in Europe by reducing reliance on traditional air conditioning. Through innovative tools and sustainable strategies, it aims to curb emissions, enhance comfort, and promote climate resilience across urban areas.