ECSO documents

Reduction of the level of Construction Performance Bonds for use with Public Works Contracts (reduced from a maximum of 25% of the total contract sum to a maximum of 12.5%)

Introduction of Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) Regime

Government subsidies and loan scheme for the construction or purchase of new or existing housing units for families with children.

Government grant and loan scheme to support and incentivise energy efficient upgrades to residential properties.

Improving the filing of building related documents and information at the planning, construction, operation and contractual stages, the building folder enhances consumer access to housing quality and transparency of the housing market.

Action plan to stimulate and support the large-scale uptake of digital solutions in the construction sector by developing and providing dedicated tools and guidance, as well as awareness-raising initiatives.

Innovative third-party financing scheme dedicated to incentivising deep renovation works. Property owners benefit from financial and technical support throughout the whole renovation process. The programme is currently at pilot phase (2014-2018) prior to a foreseen roll-out at larger-scale (from...

A simpler visualisation of building quality with more international outreach, the Sustainable Building Passport is a voluntary certification Norme Française (NF) HQE applied to tertiary buildings.

Implementation of the Housing First Approach, acquisition and construction of new social housing for the homeless with the aim of eliminating long-term homelessness by 2015.