For the PU sector, insulation has an important role to play in decarbonisation, with buildings accounting for 40% of the EU’s total energy consumption. The manifesto emphasises energy efficiency, emissions reduction and ways in which the construction industry can make buildings more sustainable.
Waste is another significant issue, with construction waste comprising at least a quarter of the EU quarter. As well as reducing the amount of waste, the manifesto says, there must be more and better recycling, and greater reuse of materials.
Implementing smart technologies and digital solutions should improve both efficiency and productivity, improving processes across the construction value chain. It also calls for skills development and workforce investment, important for a sector that supports 25m jobs EU-wide. Simplified regulations and promoting cost-effective sustainable construction will be key to solving Europe’s housing crisis and fostering economic growth, it said.
With the construction industry contributing 10% of the EU’s GDP, the Construction 2050 Alliance calls for decisive action to support these goals. The Manifesto 2025 serves as a roadmap for policymakers, industry leaders and stakeholders to build a future-proof, greener and smarter built environment.
The manifesto can be downloaded at the Construction 2050 Alliance website.
