Concrete sector welcomes emphasised role of buildings in achieving EU energy goals

Written by Ruxandra Cracea on 30 November 2016.

Brussels, 30 November 2016: The Concrete Initiative welcomes the initiatives on buildings which the European Commission has outlined under its “Clean Energy for All Europeans” package, in terms of the important role which they will play to achieve the EU’s 2030 energy and climate goals. The package, published today, contains important items relating to buildings, including proposed revisions of the Directives on Energy Performance of Buildings (EPBD), Energy Efficiency (EED) and Renewable Energy, and a new “Smart Finance for Smart Buildings” initiative.

New study shows potential of concrete buildings to balance the energy grid and reduce CO2 impact

Written by Ruxandra Cracea on 28 October 2016.

Brussels, 28 October 2016: A new study by 3E has demonstrated the huge potential of buildings’ thermal mass to maximise the use of renewable energy. This can result in up to a 25% CO2 reduction per dwelling, up to 50% reduction in the need for peak electricity supply capacity and savings of up to €300 per household per year.

Concrete sector calls for higher investment in sustainable construction, boosting growth & jobs

Written by Jessica Johnson on 18 November 2015.

The Concrete Initiative calls for higher levels of investment into sustainable construction to boost jobs and growth and at the same time help build Europe’s low carbon economy

Management consultancy study points to nearly 3 times multiplier of investment in cement and concrete construction in jobs in the wider EU economy

Sustainable buildings: Ensuring a balanced approach

Written by Jessica Johnson on 02 July 2014.

Brussels, 2 July 2014: The Concrete Initiative welcomes the proposals put forward yesterday by the European Commission on resource efficiency opportunities in the building sector (COM(2014) 445). In order to achieve its purpose, it is important that the approach taken covers the impacts of the construction works during its whole life cycle. When only partial aspects are covered, their impacts should be assessed with the whole picture in mind in order to avoid transfer of burdens and sub-optimisation.

Concrete sector launches new initiative to tackle challenges of sustainable construction

Written by Jessica Johnson on 27 May 2014.

Brussels, 27 May 2014: Today, the European concrete sector gathered in Brussels to launch The Concrete Initiative. Bringing together key stakeholders at EU level, the launch centered around a high level debate on sustainable construction.

Concrete sector welcomes emphasised role of buildings in achieving EU energy goals

New study shows potential of concrete buildings to balance the energy grid and reduce CO2 impact

Concrete sector calls for higher investment in sustainable construction, boosting growth & jobs

Sustainable buildings: Ensuring a balanced approach

Concrete sector launches new initiative to tackle challenges of sustainable construction

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