There are a number of key factors and issues that surround the successful supply of potable water to new and existing buildings. The materials, systems and design of the water distribution system will have an effect on the quality of the water. Click on the image below and learn more with this Viega White Paper.

The European Commission has opened the feedback period on the impact assessment concerning the revision of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD). Within the context of the Renovation Wave the objective has been set to at least double the annual energy renovation rate of buildings by 2030. To assess the best approach to fulfil this objective, the Commission is in the process of receiving feedback from stakeholders on the possible improvements to the EPBD.

When investing in energy efficient building projects, the actual energy performance of the buildings regularly turns out to be worse than what was predicted pre-construction. This puts investments at risk as the return on investment is lower due to higher energy costs. The EU Taxonomy provides a roadmap to reach the EU’s environmental objectives but this increases the challenge and pressure for real estate investors to assess how an investment is truly sustainable and brings the desired emission reductions.

The CEN-CE project's H2020 implementation stage has recently come to an end. Every end is a new beginning, as they say... Stay tuned for the first commercial training and certification sessions as early as 2021. Meanwhile, please check out the latest CEN-CE newsletter.