Digitising Latin America's construction sector
To address Latin America's $2.2 trillion infrastructure needs, Construex digitises the construction sector with SaaS solutions and data-driven insights, improving efficiency, reducing emissions, empowering SMEs, and promoting renewable energy while expanding regionally and bridging North and South American markets.
Demo buildings prove alternative construction is possible
Work has commenced at 2 pilot sites in Barcelona and Brussels as part of the European project RECONSTRUCT. The two resulting buildings will challenge conventional construction by integrating circularity throughout their lifecycle phases: design, material selection, assembly, and deconstruction.
Combating energy poverty in Europe: insights from the POWERTY project
Energy poverty affects millions in Europe, leading to EU-funded initiatives like the POWERTY project, which emphasises clear definitions, long-term commitments, and community involvement to support vulnerable populations across several regions.
Strategies for replacing boilers with heat pumps in a new McKinsey report
McKinsey’s report highlights the need to replace gas boilers with heat pumps for sustainable heating, especially in cold climates, requiring advancements in technology, grid upgrades, and backup systems to meet emissions targets.
Construction Products Regulation updated to enhance smartness and circularity of EU building materials
The Council of the EU has adopted the updated Construction Products Regulation to streamline market rules, support sustainability, and enable digital transparency in the construction sector.
Lavaforming at La Biennale in Venice
Iceland's National Pavilion at the 19th International Architecture Exhibition will feature 'Lavaforming', a project by architect Arnhildur Pálmadóttir that explores creating sustainable building materials from controlled lava flows, showcasing the country's commitment to innovative design and environmental sustainability.
Mandatory climate disclosures for Australia's construction industry
Starting January 1, 2025, large Australian companies, including construction firms, must disclose climate impacts under new laws aimed at improving transparency and managing climate-related financial risks, with full compliance required by 2028 and limited immunity for certain statements during the initial three years.
Alliance between industry and start-ups can lead to a greener built environment
The construction industry must rapidly decarbonise by partnering with innovative startups to develop sustainable solutions, such as zero-carbon cement and CO2 mineralisation technologies, to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions and meet climate goals.
A place-based financial strategy for energy-efficient retrofitting
Bankers without Boundaries focuses on innovative, place-based retrofitting solutions to attract private financing and enhance energy efficiency in buildings, addressing their significant contribution to climate change.
Powering inclusion to fuel democracy: the energy efficiency factor
About 47 million EU citizens can’t afford to heat their homes, with high material costs and poor financing options blocking renovations. But the impact of energy efficiency goes beyond just savings.