Topic of the Month (April 2025)
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.
This month, the ToM is 'Competitiveness in the construction industry: focus on digitalisation'. Be ready for these subtopics:
- Digitalisation
- Smart technologies, AI
- Policy framework for competitiviness and digitalisation
- General financing instruments
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El proyecto MonitorEE, cofinanciado por la UE a través del programa Interreg Europe, busca mejorar la eficiencia energética en edificios públicos mediante monitoreo inteligente, colaboración internacional y políticas basadas en datos, promoviendo infraestructuras más sostenibles e inteligentes.
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Artificial Intelligence is revolutionising energy efficiency in buildings, positioning them as key players in the energy transition. This report explores how AI adoption enables more precise, flexible and interconnected energy management across the built environment.
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From innovative solutions in rural areas, the standardisation of construction materials to the smart integration of renewable energy sources, the initiatives presented during EUSEW reflect a strong commitment to transforming the built environment into a driver of sustainability and modernisation.
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The recast of Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) is set to revolutionise the way buildings are assessed for energy efficiency across Europe. By integrating advanced methodologies and digital innovations, the next-generation EPC framework aims to enhance reliability, comparability, and usability, supporting the EU’s ambitious climate and energy targets.
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2.2 million new materials were discovered, yet we continue to rely on the same materials in the sector that contribute the most to greenhouse gas emissions. Why aren't we using more sustainable building materials?
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The construction industry is undergoing an unprecedented transformation driven by the integration of advanced technologies, such as Building Information Modelling (BIM) and augmented reality. This will enable modern homes to become more efficient and sustainable.
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El proyecto, impulsado por el Green Building Council España (GBCE), se alza con el Premio de Sostenibilidad por su innovadora metodología para medir la huella de carbono en edificios, marcando un hito en la construcción sostenible en España.
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A recent article examines how net-zero carbon buildings are emerging as a pivotal solution to climate change, combining energy efficiency strategies, renewable energy integration, and the use of low-impact materials.
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This academic article offers a comprehensive analysis of how intelligent technologies are transforming the construction industry. With the advent of Construction 5.0, the sector is evolving towards a more sustainable, resilient, and human-centred model.
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Descarbonizar la construcción en España exige superar barreras tecnológicas, económicas y socioculturales. El artículo explora cómo las nuevas tecnologías y la digitalización pueden contribuir a la necesaria transformación del sector.
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