Can smart technology alleviate the labour skill shortage?
The construction industry is known to lag behind in terms of innovation, however it is experiencing a transformation with the introduction of digital and smart technology.
Advancing sustainability and decarbonisation in EU cities
Some exemplary EU cities such as Amsterdam, Stockholm and Nantes represent best practices in decarbonising the building sector.
Heat decarbonisation and energy efficiency improvement in UK buildings
West Dunbartonshire Council has published its strategy to decarbonise heat and improve energy efficiency in buildings of the region.
Greek citizens are taking the opportunity to generate their own energy
With the increase of energy prices in Greece, Greek citizens are taking this as an opportunity to establish energy communities to produce their own energy.
Lack of skilled workers jeopardise efforts to reduce energy consumption in buildings
Skilled construction workers are essential to reach renovation and energy efficiency targets of EU building stock. How to solve this shortage?
What is the climate impact of our homes?
Addressing the emissions that arise before a building is even built is essential to tackle climate change.
Continuous insulation gaining attention in commercial and residential customers
Continuous insulation challenges the traditional approach of insulation between structural elements by wrapping the entire envelope with a layer of insulation.
Unpredictable weather can cause building envelope issues in commercial buildings
Due to unforeseen weather, building envelope of commercial buildings can be damaged. Building codes and ventilation criteria becomes pivotal for the safety of the occupants.
Limiting energy demand to reduce carbon emissions
Europe has brought emissions down by at least 8% last year following two strategies: expanding renewables and reducing energy demand.
Technology as key driver for the transformation of construction workforce
The construction industry is in the midst of a deep transformation led by the development of new technologies which are eventually changing workforce dynamics.