Topic of the Month (September 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.
A practical guide to financing the energy renovation of public buildings in Spain. It explores grants, loans and innovative solutions, with one-stop-shops as key allies to simplify procedures and accelerate the green transition.
España apuesta por rehabilitar su parque edificatorio, priorizando eficiencia, accesibilidad y calidad. El Plan Nacional busca pasar de la expansión a la regeneración, con financiación estable y colaboración ciudadana para impulsar sostenibilidad y cohesión urbana.
The European Commission’s 2026 Work Programme outlines key measures for the construction sector: electrification, public procurement, circular economy, and innovation, with legislative initiatives scheduled throughout the year.
The revised Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) sets the pace for Europe’s transition to a decarbonised building stock. Explore the European Commission’s latest documents and discover tools and perspectives from sector stakeholders to stay aligned with the new requirements.
The new European Energy Performance of Buildings Directive aims to transform an ageing building stock into a driver of climate and social progress. Its success will depend on accessible financing, strong local support, and a fair implementation that prioritises vulnerable households.
The European Commission is investing €2.9 billion in net-zero technologies to accelerate decarbonisation of the built environment through innovation in materials, processes, and energy efficiency.
Nueva alianza para acelerar la rehabilitación energética de edificios en Madrid, ofreciendo financiación adaptada y apoyo técnico. El objetivo: reducir el consumo, mejorar el confort y avanzar hacia una ciudad más sostenible.
El Ayuntamiento de Madrid refuerza su apuesta por la eficiencia energética con el Plan Rehabilita 2025, que impulsa la renovación de viviendas para reducir el consumo, mejorar el confort y recortar emisiones contaminantes.
Madrid lanza su Agenda Descarboniza 2050, una ambiciosa hoja de ruta para lograr la neutralidad climática. La eficiencia energética en viviendas y barrios será clave para transformar la ciudad y reducir emisiones de CO₂ en las próximas décadas.
La nueva directiva de eficiencia energética en edificios 2024 propone exigencias más estrictas, impulsa la renovación, elimina la calefacción fósil y convierte el aislamiento térmico en pieza clave hacia la neutralidad climática.