• Registration open: Nordic Climate Forum for Construction 2026

    Registration is now open for the 8th Nordic Climate Forum for Construction. Join to hear leading experts and authorities from across the Nordics and the EU explore Life Cycle Assessment, digitalisation, and climate adaptation in the built environment.

    Read more and sign up for the forum here

  • VTT works on efficient LCA processes and BIM integration in the Nordic Sustainable Construction Climate Work Package

    Following a tendering process, VTT has been commissioned to support the Nordic Sustainable Construction Climate Work Package by developing guidance for authorities on more efficient BIM-based LCA processes and analysing Nordic validation systems by spring 2027.

    Read more about the project here

  • Nordic Network to Support Development of National Annexes to the 2nd generation of Eurocodes

    Nordic Sustainable Construction has awarded a contract to Standards Norway to establish a Nordic network that will bring Eurocode experts, standardisation bodies and authorities together to share knowledge, seek potentials for harmonised national annexes and identify green benefits in the 2nd generation of Eurocodes.

    Read more about the project here

  • Nordic Consortium Sets Out to Build a Common Framework for Assessing Existing Structures

    A new Nordic project will develop a common scientific framework for assessing existing structures, supporting the implementation of the second-generation Eurocode EN 1990-2 across the Nordic region. The project is led by the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) and brings together nine research, industry and standardisation partners from Norway, Denmark, Sweden and Finland. Work began in June 2026 and runs until autumn 2027. 

    Read more about the project here 

  • Programme Implementation Group Meeting in Brussels

    The work package leaders and the Secretariat met in Brussels for the second physical meeting of the programme from 2025-2027. The visit took place at the same time as the EU Green Week, the New European Bauhaus Festival and several other relevant activities, offering valuable opportunities for engagement and insights.

    Read the key outcomes from the meeting and the days here

  • Inspiration Catalogue with Policy Measures to Improve the Use of Existing Buildings

    The inspiration catalogue is created to provide examples on policy measures across the Nordic region and beyond, that are already introduced or can be used to improve the use of existing buildings rather than demolishing and building new. The catalogue consists of five action areas to consider when preserving and utilising the existing building stock, whether it is maintaining, reusing, transforming or adapting the existing building stock.

    Dive deeper into the catalogue here

  • Vocational Teacher Embraces Free Teaching Material on Reuse of Building Materials

    We have interviewed a vocational teacher to get initial feedback on how Skills4Reuse has been received by vocational schools.

    Read the interview here

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Efficient climate regulation and nature-based solutions in construction.

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Better use of spaces and materials and a focus on harmonised standards.

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Overview of EU initiatives and Nordic input for EU policies.

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The Secretariat ensures effective programme administration and implementation by providing clear guidelines, fostering collaboration, and enhancing communication through regular meetings and online platform updates.

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