ComActivate project: New initiative to address energy poverty in Central and Eastern Europe
A new project has launched to respond to sluggish renovation rates of residential buildings and high energy poverty levels in Central and Eastern Europe by empowering local communities and developing Neighourhood Energy Sufficiency Roadmaps.
Offsite Renovation Academy
The event for construction professionals eager to learn about the industrialisation of building renovations.
The crucial role of local governments in implementing the European green deal
The publication underscores the significance of local authorities in realising the European Commission's vision of achieving climate neutrality by 2050. Crucial contribution also needed in the building sector.
Belgrade: towards energy sustainability in public buildings
Up to 26 government buildings in the Serbian capital will be made more energy efficient, with the aim of reducing emissions and energy costs.
Bridging the skills gap in construction and renovation in Croatia
Croatia's construction sector lacks skilled workers, necessitating better alignment of education with industry needs to address the skills gap
Article | The Currency of Skills #3: Career Opportunity
In the dynamic world of the built environment, skills are paramount. Formal education programs, like architecture, engineering, and construction management degrees, provide a solid foundation of knowledge and expertise. Ongoing training initiatives, such as the ARISE project, and continuing education courses keep skilled workers updated with industry trends and technological advancements, ensuring their relevance and adaptability in the evolving construction sector.
Better data for better policy making: Unveiling the new Building Stock Observatory and delving into BuiltHub insights
This webinar will look at two key EU initiatives aiming to enhance buildings data for better policy design at EU and Member State level.
European Council adopts revised rules mandating global warming potential reporting for buildings
On 12 April the European Council adopted revised energy performance rules for buildings with the goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions and energy poverty in the European Union.
Zero-emission Europe starts with buildings
The European Council adopts the directive requiring all buildings to be zero-emission by 2050. Zero emissions for new buildings as early as 2030.
Towards the era of low-cost, precise measurements of IEQs
A recent paper published in the Journal 'Sensor' presents the development of the EQ-OX system, a low-cost device for high-accuracy, simultaneous detection of indoor environmental quality parameters.