Topic of the month
APRIL: Competitiveness in the construction industry: focus on digitalisation 
This month, the ToM is 'Competitiveness in the construction industry: focus on digitalisation'. Be ready for these subtopics:
- Digitalisation
- Smart technologies, AI
- Policy framework for competitiviness and digitalisation
- General financing instruments
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Comparison of the Carbon Payback Period (CPP) of insulation materials and existing external walls in European countriesPublication10/04/2025Kajetan Sadowski - Requisiti di qualità dell'aria interna di Eurovent
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