As we face growing pressure to decarbonise the built environment, the construction sector must urgently reimagine how materials are sourced, used, and recovered. One of the most promising and underutilized strategies is urban mining: the practice of recovering valuable materials from existing buildings at the end of their life cycle […]
Sustainability in construction has evolved far beyond checklists and green labels. Today, it defines how buildings are designed, built, operated and renovated, especially in a world increasingly driven by energy costs, environmental responsibility and human wellbeing. Performance means efficiency In the current landscape, building performance starts with one essential principle: efficiency. […]
We all know that water is vital, but how often do we stop to consider the quality and accessibility of water inside the buildings where we live, work and learn? Nearly two-thirds of the human body is made of water, yet many people do not drink enough of it, even […]
In the past decade, green building certifications have gone from nice-to-have seals of approval to essential business tools. But perhaps the most important transformation has occurred over the last five years, a shift from symbolic compliance to real-world performance. Today, it’s not enough for a project to earn a certification […]
As the pioneer of green building certifications in Romania and the country’s first licensed BREEAM assessor, BuildGreen has been at the forefront of driving sustainability in the built environment for over a decade. One question that continues to surface in industry conversations is: What does the future hold for sustainable certifications? The answer […]
In February 2025, the European Commission adopted the Omnibus Initiative, a sweeping revision of sustainability reporting regulations under the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD). While the legislative package is still awaiting European Parliament approval and national transposition, its early effects are already rippling through real estate, finance and sustainability circles. Three months […]
At the Bucharest Business Forum, organized by Property Forum, Răzvan Nica, CEO and Managing Director of BuildGreen, offered a comprehensive perspective on how the real estate industry must evolve in the face of intensifying ESG requirements and sustainability expectations. With over 15 years of experience in sustainable building consultancy and certifications, […]
In May 2025, Prague became the heartbeat of green building innovation as the GBCI Europe Circle brought together hundreds of sustainability professionals. The event took place just weeks after the official launch of LEED v5, marking a major milestone in the evolution of green building standards. By the time […]
At the 2025 edition of the ZF ESG Summit, Răzvan Nica, founder and Managing Director of BuildGreen, delivered a compelling keynote addressing the critical transformation of the construction sector in the context of the transition to sustainability. With over 15 years of experience and a portfolio of benchmark projects, BuildGreen […]
Fifteen years ago, sustainability was a visionary move in an emerging market. Today, it’s a strategic necessity. BuildGreen has been at the forefront of this transformation — from Romania’s first green certifications to leading ESG innovation across Europe. On March 27th, 2025, BuildGreen marked this journey in the built environment […]
