The European Commission has presented a full approach to tackling the growing housing challenges across Europe through the new European Affordable Housing Plan. A central component of the plan is the Strategy for Housing Construction, which sets out a series of actions made to strengthen the construction sector.
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The work packages leaders and the secretariat in the Nordic Sustainable Construction programme met up in Copenhagen the 4th of December for a status meeting, marking half a year since the programme began. We have gathered the key points from the day and the most existing developments presented for the next phase.
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Greenland’s construction sector is moving towards more sustainable practices with the strategy for sustainable construction. In Nuuk, a 3-day workshop and the Nordic Circular Summit brought together people to share experiences, get insights on new methods, and connect with Nordic colleagues.
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LCA and Utilisation of Existing Building Stock were on the Agenda for the Seventh Annual Nordic Climate Forum for Construction. The Forum brought together key stakeholders from across the Nordic countries, Estonia and the EU to discuss concrete steps and initiatives towards a circular, green, and digital transition of the construction sector.
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It is often said that the most sustainable building is the one that already exists. In this article we share some inspiring examples and initiative on how to utilise existing m². We now search for more valuable insights on how to optimise the usage of existing m² - please share your experiences, tools and knowledge with us.
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We have interviewed a vocational teacher to get initial feedback on how Skills4Reuse has been received by vocational schools.
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Efficient climate regulation and nature-based solutions in construction.
Better use of spaces and materials and a focus on harmonised standards.
Overview of EU initiatives and Nordic input for EU policies.
The Secretariat ensures effective programme administration and implementation by providing clear guidelines, fostering collaboration, and enhancing communication through regular meetings and online platform updates.