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A portal to foster knowledge sharing about energy efficiency and renewable energy related to the building and construction sector in Europe.
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An initiative focusing on increasing the number of trained and qualified construction professionals across Europe.
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Explore EU construction skills-related projects.
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Policy and Regulatory Frameworks

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Urban areas contribute significantly to global CO2 emissions, but climate tech, sustainable building materials, and community collaboration offer solutions for creating more resilient, energy-efficient cities.

News

20/12/2024

2nd World Conference on Construction & Building Technology

This year's edition will bring together the leading professionals in building and construction for two days of learning about the latest trends and cutting-edge technology, professional and personal development, and networking with experts from all over the world.

Event

Climate-Neutral and Smart Cities Mission Conference 2025

This conference, organised by ICLEI Europe alongside Mission partner organisations, offers a unique platform for political representatives and practitioners from the Mission Cities, NetZeroCities (the Mission platform), high-level EU representatives, a wide range of stakeholders, the financial community, and private sector representatives to come together in person.

Event

LIFE22-CET-SMART Project

Support small municipalities towards energy transition.

Link

18/12/2024

LIFE22-CET-ENTRACK Project

Empowering local and regional authorities to design clean energy transition plans through capacity and knowledge building actions.

Link

18/12/2024

2024... in experts conversations

Experts from across Europe shared valuable insights on advancing energy efficiency and renewable energy in buildings. Here’s a recap of their contributions to BUILD UP in 2024.

News

18/12/2024

What is missing for a circular transition in the built environment? MIT study investigates

The construction sector's shift from a 'take-make-dispose' model to a circular 'make-use-reuse' approach aims to reduce waste. MIT-led innovations, stakeholder support, and policy incentives are driving adoption.

News

18/12/2024

NEBULA: Creating Innovative Networks for a Sustainable Built Environment

How can we foster collaborative networks to drive innovation for a sustainable European built environment?

Event

Germany's effort to boost heat pump adoption for net-zero goals

Heat pump sales in Germany are declining due to consumer uncertainty, with widespread adoption of climate-neutral heating technologies needed to meet the country's 2045 net-zero target.

News

17/12/2024

10 principles for scaling up local retrofit initiatives in the EU

The paper outlines 10 principles for successfully launching local retrofit initiatives, emphasising community engagement, strategic planning, and the use of grants, while also discussing the EU's efforts to support scalable, collective energy home retrofits.

Publication

17/12/2024

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