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Better Homes Partnerships: Call for expressions of interest

The European Commission looks for concrete examples of projects, partnerships and replicable solutions that can help accelerate affordable, high-quality home renovations across the EU, as part of the European Affordable Housing Plan.

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Call for Evidence on the “Simplification package”

The package will address regulatory simplification opportunities for the housing sector. It is one of the ten priorities of the European Affordable Housing Plan and one of its key measures to boost housing supply.

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Public consultation on the ‘do no significant harm’ principle

The European Commission has launched the targeted consultation on the approach to apply the ‘do no significant harm’ principle to the 2028-2034 Multiannual Financial Framework.

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Your Guide to the EU Construction Platform

Learn how to join, navigate, and contribute to the EU Construction Platform.

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04 Aug 2026

JRC assesses first draft national building renovation plans

The Joint Research Centre has published an assessment of the first 16 complete draft National Building Renovation Plans (NBRPs) submitted by EU Member States under...

Categories: Towards a fair and safe built environment

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04 Aug 2026

Global buildings sector still off track for 2050 decarbonisation

The 2025-2026 Global Status Report for Buildings and Construction, published by UNEP (United Nations Environment Programme) and the Global Alliance for Buildings and Construction, reviews...

Categories: Towards a fair and safe built environment

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04 Aug 2026

Phase change materials offer a route to smarter building cooling

This BUILD UP technical article outlines an ongoing Slovenian research project developing guidelines and an open-source online tool to help designers select phase change materials...