Topic of the Month (June 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.
This month, the ToM is "Increasing energy efficiency and energy affordability for households”. Be ready for these subtopics:
- Energy Efficiency Measures
- Financing investments/schemes for households
- Clean energy transition
and more!
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The UK construction industry’s carbon emissions, driven by embodied carbon in materials like steel, demand reforms, clear policies, and innovations like timber use to meet net zero goals. A roundtable in Birmingham discussed the Midlands' specific challenges and opportunities in achieving these targets.
News
04/12/2024
The construction sector is under pressure to reduce emissions, with industry leaders emphasising collaboration, clear carbon targets, and data transparency, as seen in the successful 25 Baker Street project, to achieve net-zero goals.
News
04/12/2024
The 2024 UN-Habitat report highlights the crucial role of energy-efficient buildings in helping cities adapt to and mitigate climate change while supporting vulnerable populations and promoting sustainability.
Publication
04/12/2024
Dr. May al-Ibrashy leads innovative heritage conservation projects in Cairo, integrating preservation with urban regeneration and community involvement to revitalise historic sites and transform them into functional, sustainable spaces.
News
03/12/2024
Sustainable buildings reflect the global effort, including India’s commitment, to integrate eco-friendly design, construction, and operation, balancing functionality, efficiency, and environmental responsibility.
News
03/12/2024
An international coalition of green building organisations is pushing for expanded sustainable finance to help decarbonise the construction sector, addressing barriers like finance and policy gaps.
News
02/12/2024
Agli Energiesprong Renovation Days di Milano sono state presentate soluzioni innovative per la riqualificazione edilizia sostenibile, con premi a progetti pionieristici e la promozione di modelli economici e tecnologie avanzate.
News
02/12/2024
Termoregolazione climatica, manutenzione, isolamento, valvole termostatiche e sistemi efficienti: strategie per ridurre consumi e costi fino al 40%.
News
02/12/2024
The BSO factsheet offers a concise overview of key indicators on the EU’s building stock, covering features like building numbers, energy use, emissions, and social aspects.
Publication
02/12/2024
The latest index reveals that the EU buildings sector is significantly off track to meet its 2030 and 2050 climate goals. Overall, the four key indicators of the EU BCT – CO2 emissions reduction, final energy consumption, renewable energy share and renovation investments – are over 40% away from the necessary decarbonisation pathway.
Publication
29/11/2024