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This article outlines the purpose, structure and strategic role of NBRPs, presenting relevant EU-funded initiatives supporting the rollout of NBRPs. It also highlights a key opportunity: the open public consultations taking place across Member States in 2025.

Mineral nanotechnology in concrete waterproofing supports the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive's 2050 decarbonisation goal by improving durability, reducing maintenance needs, and lowering energy consumption in building upkeep and repairs.

The European Union’s buildings directive is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to provide people with safe, healthy and energy-efficient buildings.

Sustainability certifications such as Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED), the Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method (BREEAM), and the WELL Building Standard (WELL) are shaping skills, careers and compliance in Europe's evolving construction landscape.

The construction and building sector faces both the challenges and opportunities of the green and digital transitions. Young and senior workers and professionals alike need to acquire new skills and competences to prepare for the jobs of the future. This article provides an update on EU policies and financial schemes supporting skills acquisition, upskilling and reskilling in the construction and building sector.

Článek představuje využití digitalizace a automatizace ke zvýšení efektivity ve stavebnictví, snížení jeho environmentálních dopadů a zefektivnění provozu budov v celém jejich životním cyklu.

Descarbonizar la construcción en España exige superar barreras tecnológicas, económicas y socioculturales. El artículo explora cómo las nuevas tecnologías y la digitalización pueden contribuir a la necesaria transformación del sector.

This new REVEAL project's study demonstrates that Al6060 cut wire granules offer a safe, efficient, and scalable aluminium fuel solution for renewable energy storage, enabled by a unique pore-forming oxidation mechanism.

The AM2PM project aims to transform the construction sector using 3D printing and robotics for sustainable multistorey construction. By leveraging advanced materials and technologies, it targets reduced cement use, lower emissions, and greater efficiency.

Building Information Modelling (BIM) is entering a new era. This article explores the transition from traditional and parametric design methods to Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered generative design—an innovative approach that optimises building performance, enhances energy efficiency, and increases competitiveness within the construction sector.