• Key outcomes on LCA efficiency from Nordic Climate Forum for Construction 2025

    Last autumn, around 40 experts from authorities, the industry, researchers and consultancies took part in a workshop in Copenhagen at the Nordic Climate Forum for Construction 2025, focusing on an important and shared challenge in the Nordic built environment: How do we make Life Cycle Assessments (LCA) more efficient, more comparable, and more supportive of climate regulation across borders?

    Read the main outcomes from the workshop here

  • Nordic Construction and Housing Authorities Meet to Review the Progress of the Nordic Sustainable Construction Programme

    The Harmonisation Steering Group for Construction and Housing met online to receive updates, discuss early findings and provide input to the programme’s ongoing activities, marking more than six months of the programme being up and running.

    Read the highlights from the meeting here

  • The European Affordable Housing Plan and the Strategy for Housing Construction

    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.

    Read more about the plan and strategy here

  • Key Takeaways from the Latest Nordic Sustainable Construction Team Meeting

    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.

    Read more about the day here

  • Greenland's Strategy on Sustainable Construction and Nordic Circular Summit

    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. 

    Read the article here

  • Nordic Climate Forum for Construction 2025, Copenhagen

    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.

    Read more and access the recordings and slides here

  • Making Better Use of Existing m² - Share Your Knowledge with Us

    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.

    Read the Article 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.

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EU

Overview of EU initiatives and Nordic input for EU policies.

Secretariat

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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