Construction firms
What the CSRD means for Sustainability Reporting
Sustainability reporting has gained increasing importance over the past decade, driven not only by regulatory pressures but also by growing consumer attention to sustainable choices
The European hotel sector attracts investors
The European hotel investment market is poised for growth this year, with 70% of investors planning to increase their capital allocation in the sector, according to CBRE’s “2024 European Hotel Investor Intentions Survey”. Italy is the third-ranked European country for hotel investments, following Spain and the UK
Logistics real estate wins the “gold medal” for investments
A total of €1.7 billion was invested in logistics real estate in 2023, more than a quarter of the entire market. Total logistics assets amounted to 48 million square metres and sales revenue €5.5 billion. These are just a few of the statistics that emerge from the “2024 Report on the Logistics Real Estate Market in Europe and Italy” produced by Scenari Immobiliari in collaboration with SFRE
Working with the sun, the light and the wind
Elisabetta Trezzani has always prioritised environmental protection in her design projects. During the years she has spent working at the Renzo Piano Building Workshop, she has explored the theme of sustainability, searching constantly for new solutions tailored to the specific needs of the building and its context
Converting waste into a resource using CO2
A research project, coordinated by the Ceramic Center, studying the possibility of using the CO2 generated in the ceramic tile production process to mineralize certain wastes, thus obtaining secondary raw materials for the building sector, with a view to the circular economy
European edition of the Tile Competition launched
Entries open for Ceramics of Italy and Cersaie's international architecture competition, which rewards the best architectural works carried out using Italian ceramic surfaces
LEED certification: what it is and how it is applied
The use of Italian ceramic tiles helps to achieve the main environmental sustainability certifications
Real estate market, falling volumes and selective dynamics
The high and sharply increasing level of mortgage rates has transformed the market, favouring the logistics and renewable energy infrastructure segments
Decarbonisation of building materials
The CA4BM study of building material decarbonisation was presented at Cersaie with a focus on ceramic products. The Italian ceramic industry is already investing heavily in improving its environmental performance
Italian clay products: a material that is friendly to humans and the environment
The construction industry is devoting increasing attention to human health and the environment. Today, the performance of construction products must take into account not only supply, installation and maintenance issues but also the impact of products on the natural environment and the healthiness of the building.