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Construction materials and circular construction

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Enhancing sustainability in construction through Extended Producer Responsibility

A BPIE document advocates for Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) to enhance recycling and promote sustainable practices in the EU construction sector, aiming to reduce waste and improve resource efficiency.

Publication

05/07/2024

Innovations and strategies for sustainable construction

The UNEP's March 2024 report underscores record-high CO2 emissions from building operations and construction in 2022, prompting global initiatives for carbon neutrality and sustainable practices in urban planning and business strategies.

News

05/07/2024

Green transition in building sector: A $1.8 Trillion opportunity to reduce carbon emissions

Transitioning the building sector to greener practices can significantly reduce carbon emissions and unlock $1.8 trillion in global opportunities through sustainable innovations and collaborative efforts.

News

04/07/2024

Renovation of European Patent Office in Vienna

The renovation of the European Patent Office in Vienna integrates modern sustainability practices with aesthetic enhancements, utilising low-carbon materials and renewable energy systems to achieve energy efficiency and BREEAM 'Outstanding' certification.

Case study

03/07/2024

Sustainable innovation at Prague's Sugar Factory estate: introducing Rebetong concrete

The Sugar Factory estate in Prague has begun constructing initial buildings using Rebetong concrete, an innovative material aimed at reducing CO2 emissions and advancing sustainable building practices in Europe.

News

03/07/2024

Highlights in Circular Economy standardization

Highlights in Circular Economy standardisation – 4th event

This webinar is organised by the CEN-CENELEC SABE Topic Group Circular Economy (SABE CE-TG) with the objective of providing guidance to CEN and CENELEC technical bodies in the preparation of circular economy-related standards.

Event

Workshop in Trento explores one-stop-shops for sustainable integrated renovation

The Green Deal ARV project aims to demonstrate and validate attractive, resilient, and affordable solutions that significantly speed-up deep energy renovations in four different climatic zones in Europe and deployment of energy and climate measures in the construction and energy industries.

Overview Article

01/07/2024

International Conference on Concrete Sustainability 2024

International FIB Congress ICCS2024

The 4th International Conference on Sustainable Concrete – fib ICCS2024, will take place in Guimarães, Portugal, at the University of Minho.

Event

Circularity and tech advancements: renewal opportunities for the construction sector

The construction industry, amidst rising climate challenges and regulatory pressures, is leveraging circular construction, technological innovations, and sustainable materials to minimise environmental impact and foster long-term resilience.

News

26/06/2024

Evaluating sustainable building materials through Life-Cycle Assessment: from PET recycling to advanced technologies

Life-Cycle Assessment (LCA) reveals the environmental benefits and challenges of various sustainable building materials, from recycled PET to cross-laminated timber, while highlighting the potential of advanced technologies for improving sustainability assessments.

News

26/06/2024

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