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The construction industry is increasingly prioritising early material selection to enhance sustainability and reduce environmental impact, driven by digital tools and data transparency.

The EIT Community New European Bauhaus is funding community-driven projects addressing urban, climate, food, and manufacturing challenges, with up to €15,000 available per project, due by September 26, 2024.

The EIT Community New European Bauhaus is funding innovative projects that transform communal spaces by fostering sustainability, inclusivity, and aesthetics, with proposals due by October 10, 2024.

The NEB Facility is an EU funding tool aimed at revitalising neighbourhoods through sustainable design, supporting research and deployment projects with significant funding, guided by consultations open until 17 September 2024.

The European Commission's New European Bauhaus Investment Guidelines aim to promote sustainable, inclusive, and aesthetically pleasing investments in Europe's built environment, enhancing both public and private projects.

The construction sector, a major waste producer, can significantly reduce environmental impact and costs by adopting a circular economy model that emphasises recycling and reusing materials.

The building sector is adapting to climate change by significantly reducing CO2 emissions and adopting cleaner energy solutions, while public support for stronger climate action remains robust.

Buildings, major greenhouse gas emitters, need modernisation with technologies like heat pumps and geothermal energy to improve efficiency and adapt to extreme weather.

Concrete's high carbon footprint and resource use drive innovations like rebetong, a recycled concrete that reduces waste and improves sustainability, despite challenges in curing and material quality.

Record-breaking heat in 2023 highlights the urgent need for sustainable urban cooling solutions and effective governance to protect vulnerable populations and create resilient cities.