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Despite efforts to improve energy efficiency, new-build homes in the UK are facing unexpectedly high energy costs. Poor construction standards and outdated building practices have led to increased energy consumption, raising concerns about the effectiveness of current regulations.

This initiative reinforces the EU’s commitment to urban transformation aligned with the core values of the New European Bauhaus.

Expertos y autoridades se reúnen en Madrid para trazar la hoja de ruta hacia la descarbonización del sector de la edificación. Tecnología, eficiencia y electrificación se consolidan como pilares clave para transformar los edificios en agentes activos de sostenibilidad urbana.

Public consultations on National Building Renovation Plans (NBRPs) are now underway across the EU. With insights gathered from BUILD UP Ambassadors, this overview shows how each country is organising the process.

The LIFE Awards 2025 will honour exemplary projects in nature restoration, climate action, and the circular economy. The ceremony will showcase innovative initiatives that are driving sustainability and enhancing quality of life across Europe.

The May 2025 edition of the TightVent Europe bi-annual newsletter is now available.

Over 50 delegates took part to Rehouse General Assembly, including REHOUSE project partners from France, Germany, Greece, Poland, Spain, Switzerland, Hungary and representatives of the Italian partners involved in the energy requalification of a social building owned by ARCA Capitanata in the municipality of Margherita di Savoia.

The 6th edition of the Façade Architecture Construction and Engineering Course is starting in October 2025.

From 10 to 12 June 2025, Brussels will become the epicentre of Europe’s energy transition as it hosts the European Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW)—the EU’s flagship event on renewable energy and energy efficiency. To help you make the most of it, BUILD UP has selected the most relevant and insightful sessions focused on energy efficiency in buildings.

BUILD UP’s second-half 2025 Topics of the Month (TOM) are out! Key discussions include integrating solar technologies, local financial tools, energy performance standards, and customer support via one-stop shops. December invites community input for the final topic, fostering collaboration and addressing sector-specific needs through innovative, sustainable solutions.