International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) warns: World off track to meet 2030 energy targets
The new IRENA's report reveals that a fundamental transformation is needed in how we design, construct, and rehabilitate buildings. It calls for urgent and coordinated action to meet climate goals and accelerate the transition to a more sustainable built environment.
Over 50,000 individuals trained in construction in a single year in the UK
The Employer Networks initiative quadrupled its reach within a year, enhancing sector-wide skills development and expanding access to training resources for small businesses.
Ensuring the effective transposition of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) is key to delivering safer and better buildings
The European Union’s buildings directive is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to provide people with safe, healthy and energy-efficient buildings.
The latest Saint-Gobain Sustainable Construction Barometer reveals a growing global commitment to eco-friendly building practices
With heightened awareness, strong public support, and industry-wide efforts, the construction sector is accelerating its transition towards sustainability, as highlighted in the recent barometer developed by Saint-Gobain.
The smart makeover: Turning buildings into digital powerhouses
What if your building had a digital brain -and a memory too-? Tools like the Digital Building Logbook are reshaping how we manage homes, making energy use smarter, maintenance predictive, and data just a click away. But to make it work, tech must meet trust and affordability.
European Builders Confederation (EBC) Annual Conference 2025
This conference explores how public procurement, energy policies, and housing strategies support Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in heritage renovation, uniting policymakers and industry to highlight best practices and overcome financial and regulatory barriers.
UK's second Direct Air Capture (DAC) plant powers carbon-negative building materials
Mission Zero Technologies has inaugurated the UK's second DAC plant in Norfolk, marking a significant step towards sustainable construction. This facility captures CO₂ and converts it into Manufactured Lime Stone (M-LS), using three to five times less energy than traditional DAC methods.
Advancing building skills in Europe: The role of sustainability certification schemes
Sustainability certifications such as Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED), the Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method (BREEAM), and the WELL Building Standard (WELL) are shaping skills, careers and compliance in Europe's evolving construction landscape.
Synchronising EU policies and energy efficiency finance: Materialising climate ambitions and combating energy poverty
This event will discuss the current state of play of energy efficiency finance for real estate in light of the latest EU regulatory developments, and the findings of the recent Climate Strategy (CS) report on how to fill the EU climate investment gap more efficiently.
Is Europe meeting Nearly Zero-Energy Buildings targets?
A new report from the Joint Research Centre (JRC) reveals uneven progress among countries, highlighting the urgency to accelerate energy efficiency efforts to meet the 2050 climate goals.