The ECO trend papers focus on the main trends in the construction sector and highlight good practices from both policy and industry perspectives.
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Insulation of the walls, windows, doors, roofs, and floors (together, the building envelope) can significantly improve the efficiency of heating and cooling of the indoor environment, thereby conserving energy and limiting CO2 emissions. The new technologies and processes of all the individual...
The construction sector generated 923 million tonnes of construction and demolition waste (CDW) in 2016, making it the largest waste stream in the EU. With pressures for sustainable solutions increasing, the CDW recycling market is growing too. So, what new opportunities can the transition towards a...
Implementing Building Information Modelling (BIM) offers numerous advantages for construction companies. The European BIM market was valued at EUR 1.8 billion in 2016 and is projected to grow by 13.0% until 2023. But what are the challenges for implementing BIM? National governments alongside with...
Drones and 3D printing are among the most promising digital innovations in the construction sector. Globally, the market for drones is rapidly expanding, with the construction industry accounting for EUR 9.7 billion between 2016 and 2020. Similarly, the 3D printing market is estimated to grow to...