Albania's step towards a climate neutral building sector
Starting in 2026, Albania will require all new and renovated buildings to meet energy performance standards, use renewable energy, and include features like solar energy, electric vehicle charging, and air quality monitoring to reduce emissions and align with EU climate goals.
The Sustainable Energy Finance Association (SEFA) ratifies new manifesto
SEFA has adopted a pivotal manifesto aimed at advancing Europe’s transition to a net-zero carbon future within the built environment. This manifesto outlines SEFA's commitment to accelerating Europe’s transition to a net-zero carbon economy through targeted support for sustainable energy finance.
Integrated Photovoltaics Conference
Meet the experts and the innovations in integrating PV technologies in the Built Environment.
Building and ductwork airtightness trends and regulations in China, Japan and New Zealand
This webinar will provide a comparative overview of China's, New Zealand's, and Japan's approaches to airtightness, exploring the drivers and challenges in each setting. Join us to gain insights into airtightness practices worldwide and the evolving impact on building energy performance and IAQ.
LIFE23-CET-HeatCraftHP Project
HeatCraftHP: A work-place learning path providing core knowledge and skills to heat pump professionals.
Mixed-use complex in the historic Krutenau district of Strasbourg
Dominique Coulon & associés' Strasbourg complex combines eco-friendly materials, high energy efficiency, and mixed-use spaces, demonstrating sustainable urban design on a compact plot.
Digitising Latin America's construction sector
To address Latin America's $2.2 trillion infrastructure needs, Construex digitises the construction sector with SaaS solutions and data-driven insights, improving efficiency, reducing emissions, empowering SMEs, and promoting renewable energy while expanding regionally and bridging North and South American markets.
3D-Printed concrete offers sustainable solutions for construction
UVA researchers developed a graphene-enhanced 3D-printed cementitious composite that reduces carbon emissions by 31% and increases mechanical strength by 23%, offering a sustainable solution for construction and transportation infrastructure.
Demo buildings prove alternative construction is possible
Work has commenced at 2 pilot sites in Barcelona and Brussels as part of the European project RECONSTRUCT. The two resulting buildings will challenge conventional construction by integrating circularity throughout their lifecycle phases: design, material selection, assembly, and deconstruction.
Construction Products Regulation updated to enhance smartness and circularity of EU building materials
The Council of the EU has adopted the updated Construction Products Regulation to streamline market rules, support sustainability, and enable digital transparency in the construction sector.