Europe is strengthening its construction sector with a regulatory plan and a skills analysis that drive digitalisation, sustainability, and talent. A key strategy for a more competitive and resilient market.
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Aluminium is gaining ground in construction thanks to its lightness, strength, and adaptable aesthetics. Its exceptional durability and recyclability make it a sustainable choice, while advances in thermal efficiency reinforce its role in modern design.
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Discover how renovation passports are emerging as a key Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) tool to help building professionals and owners plan staged deep renovations, aligning individual projects with Europe’s zero emission goals.
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This event marks the official launch of the new phase of the European Construction Observatory (ECO) and introduces its new features, Data Mapper tool, and policy fact sheets.
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Discover how CRedIBlE enhances Digital Renovation Passports with lifecycle insights, circularity metrics and interoperable data to support staged, cost-effective and policy-aligned deep renovation decisions.
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The 2026 Advanced Building Skins Conference in Bern gathers global experts to explore innovation in building envelopes. With high‑level presentations, international networking, and a dedicated expo, it is a key meeting point for architects, engineers, and construction professionals.
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ReSBE 2026 gathers global experts to explore how sustainability and circularity can transform the built environment. Through cross‑disciplinary dialogue and innovative research, the conference advances regenerative, resource‑efficient approaches to design, construction, and urban renewal.
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Read how energy communities deliver citizen-led renovation (CLR) through cooperative one-stop-shop (OSS) models that simplify renovation processes, include citizens, enhance local trust, and create new opportunities.
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In 2025, BUILD UP explored the developments defining Europe’s building decarbonisation agenda. This review highlights the year’s central themes, from national renovation plans and digitalisation to one-stop-shops, and the community’s selected topic: energy poverty and vulnerability.
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Sustainable transition demands regulatory coherence in construction. The sector relies on materials such as steel and cement, which account for a large share of emissions. Avoiding duplication between new labels and existing standards, key to ensuring sustainable buildings without driving up costs.
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