The housing stock has a considerable share of 40% in energy consumption and 36% of CO
2 emissions in the EU. In accordance to energy efficiency and emissions targets set by EU …

Abstract Since the Paris Agreement of 2015, 195 countries, including Belgium, have
committed themselves to keep the earth from becoming warmer than 1, 5° C since pre …

Various social and political entities are now promoting sustainable industrialisation through
cultural transformations in regulation via research, education, ethics, politics and …

With nearly one-third of the UK's total consumption of energy devoted to the domestic
household sector, sustainable housing developments have an important part to play in …

Investment in the innovation of environmental sustainability in construction has been
encouraged due to the industry's resource-intensity. However, it remains unclear how to …

This research analyses the influence of internal capabilities, identified as strategic by the
literature, on the performance and innovation of Spanish construction companies during a …

Purpose–To analyze the evolution of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) and
innovation in the civil construction industry, focusing on innovative and sustainable …

Thermal energy storage is likely to be integral to a sustainable, secure and affordable
energy system facing ever greater challenges in matching supply and demand. Techno …

In recent decades, energy-efficiency improvements and ageing dwelling stocks have grown
the renovation need in many countries. This research compares the profitability of building …

The urgent transition to a zero-carbon economy requires building professionals to be
supportive of, and prepared for, delivering zero-carbon buildings. Building professionals are …