Topic of the Month (May 2023)
Each month a relevant topic and several sub-topics are covered in detail. For the Topic of the Month, content following a common thread is developed by BUILD UP Editorial Board in collaboration with the Board of Ambassadors and other relevant experts in the field. This includes producing articles, case studies, webinars and more, all in line with the specific topic selected. Relevant events are also identified and highlighted.
Topics of the Month are announced at the end of the previous month in our website and newsletter. Please write us if you wish to know more about our upcoming topics of the month.
In BUILD UP we want that everyone feels involved. That is what the Topic of the Month is for, so all the community can contribute with articles, events and much more under the same topic. This month, the ToM is "Building's Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)”.
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This policy briefing analyses the European Green Deal's revisions to the CPR and EPBD, aiming to reduce construction's climate impact through mandatory carbon emissions standards, and provides recommendations for improving climate policy in the sector.
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EU regulations are driving the construction sector toward climate neutrality by standardising carbon data and benchmarks, helping policymakers reduce emissions and align building practices with climate goals. This report supports EU and national policymakers in implementing whole life carbon regulations.
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Earth’s climate is in critical danger, with excessive emissions from the built environment, demanding urgent, coordinated action to reach net-zero emissions by 2050.
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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.
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The LIFE Programme has allocated over EUR 380 million to 133 new green projects across Europe, many of which focus on making the building sector sustainable and inclusive. Below is a non-exhaustive list of these initiatives.
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The Holcim Sustainable Construction Academy is a free online programme designed to upskill built environment professionals in low-carbon and regenerative design, featuring a curriculum developed by leading experts and institutions to promote sustainability in the construction industry.
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The study highlights strong stakeholder support for EU-wide End-of-Waste criteria for construction and demolition waste, emphasising the potential environmental and economic benefits while suggesting alignment with existing national standards.
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The EU Construction & Demolition Waste Management Protocol aims to enhance CDW management by fostering trust in recycled materials through comprehensive processes, quality assurance, and collaborative policy frameworks to promote circularity in construction.
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Heidelberg Materials potrebbe rendere la cementeria di Rezzato-Mazzano il primo impianto italiano a produrre cemento a impatto zero utilizzando la tecnologia CCUS, puntando a catturare 10 milioni di tonnellate di CO₂ entro il 2030.
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This study introduces a digital workflow for predicting concrete lifespan, CO2 uptake, and embodied carbon savings through reuse, tested on a 1960s building, highlighting reuse's potential to reduce emissions and extend service life.
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