• Registration open: Nordic Climate Forum for Construction 2026

    Registration is now open for the 8th Nordic Climate Forum for Construction. Join to hear leading experts and authorities from across the Nordics and the EU explore Life Cycle Assessment, digitalisation, and climate adaptation in the built environment.

    Read more and sign up for the forum here

  • Nordic Consortium Sets Out to Build a Common Framework for Assessing Existing Structures

    A new Nordic project will develop a common scientific framework for assessing existing structures, supporting the implementation of the second-generation Eurocode EN 1990-2 across the Nordic region. The project is led by the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) and brings together nine research, industry and standardisation partners from Norway, Denmark, Sweden and Finland. Work began in June 2026 and runs until autumn 2027. 

    Read more about the project here 

  • Programme Implementation Group Meeting in Brussels

    The work package leaders and the Secretariat met in Brussels for the second physical meeting of the programme from 2025-2027. The visit took place at the same time as the EU Green Week, the New European Bauhaus Festival and several other relevant activities, offering valuable opportunities for engagement and insights.

    Read the key outcomes from the meeting and the days here

  • Nordic Harmonisation Steering Group Meeting

    The Construction and Housing Authorities met in Nuuk, Greenland, on May 19th to review progress in the Nordic Sustainable Construction programme, discuss findings and provide input to the ongoing activities.

    Read the full summary here

  • Inspiration Catalogue with Policy Measures to Improve the Use of Existing Buildings

    The inspiration catalogue is created to provide examples on policy measures across the Nordic region and beyond, that are already introduced or can be used to improve the use of existing buildings rather than demolishing and building new. The catalogue consists of five action areas to consider when preserving and utilising the existing building stock, whether it is maintaining, reusing, transforming or adapting the existing building stock.

    Dive deeper into the catalogue here

  • EU Initiatives Influencing Construction and Housing in the Nordic Region

    A report has been developed providing an overview of current and upcoming EU initiatives that may affect the construction and housing sector. It is developed to enable early and coordinated Nordic engagement to strengthen influence in EU negotiations, reduce duplicated national work, support industry competitiveness and ensure that Nordic priorities are reflected in upcoming EU acts.

    Read the news on the report here

  • Nordic Collaboration on Climate Adaptation in Building Regulations

    The Climate Work Package has carried out a preliminary mapping, with early findings indicating that climate adaptation is embedded in existing requirements for safety, moisture protection and indoor climate, rather than treated as a separate regulatory theme.

    Read the full summary here

  • Vocational Teacher Embraces Free Teaching Material on Reuse of Building Materials

    We have interviewed a vocational teacher to get initial feedback on how Skills4Reuse has been received by vocational schools.

    Read the interview here

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Climate

Efficient climate regulation and nature-based solutions in construction.

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Circularity

Better use of spaces and materials and a focus on harmonised standards.

Work Package

EU

Overview of EU initiatives and Nordic input for EU policies.

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The Secretariat ensures effective programme administration and implementation by providing clear guidelines, fostering collaboration, and enhancing communication through regular meetings and online platform updates.

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