Sustainable Construction Europe Roundtable

Webinar
Wednesday, 21st September 2021

09:45 – 10.00

Log in 

10:00 – 10:15 

Welcome address 

10:15 – 12:15

Introduction, current policy and the regulatory landscape

  • Overview of the current policy developments
    • Statements from European Parliament
    • Statement from the European Commission
  • Where is the industry at with respect to SDGs and the 2030 Agenda?
  • What steps does the sector need to take to address threats from Covid-19
  • Discussing the opportunities and challenges with Water management, including drainage and water conservation
  • Overcoming funding and financing challenges 
  • Taking a closer look at EU Construction Products Regulation (CPR)
  • Building stronger collaboration amongst various stakeholders
  • Driving innovation in Public Private Partnerships
  • Making clean technologies more affordable and accessible

12:15 – 12:30

Break

12:30-14:00

Scope for innovation, solutions and conclusion

  • Developing sustainable logistics, access to and supply of sustainable products and materials for the construction industry
  • Taking a closer look at alternative materials
  • Building zero-energy buildings
  • What lessons can we learn from other industries?
  • Role of digitalisation and related technologies in mobilising sustainable construction initiatives
  • Looking outside Europe – Exploring innovations, new technologies and success stories from around the world

14:00 – 14:15

Closing Remarks and Conclusion