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Green building certifications: Still a must-have for stakeholders?

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 […]

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Beyond Bureaucracy: How ESG pressure is reshaping real estate after the Omnibus

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 […]

Razvan Nica at Bucharest Business Forum

BuildGreen’s ESG blueprint: Key messages at Bucharest Business Forum

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, […]

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GBCI Europe Circle 2025: From Innovation to Impact

  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 […]

Sustainable workspaces: The key to attracting top-tier tenants

During the “Trends in the Office Market” panel discussion organized by Ziarul Financiar, Răzvan Nica, founder of BuildGreen, highlighted that office building owners continue to pursue two primary certification systems: BREEAM and LEED for building performance, along with WELL certification which prioritize the occupant wellbeing. Beyond serving as a validation for both international and local companies, these certifications […]

Răzvan Nica: “Sustainability is no longer about compliance – it’s about competitiveness”

On February 28, 2025, Răzvan Nica, founder of BuildGreen, joined the Real Estate & Construction Forum at JW Marriott Bucharest, where he discussed how sustainability, ESG regulations, and certifications are reshaping logistics and industrial real estate. “Fifteen years ago, sustainability in logistics was a voluntary initiative for a handful of forward-thinking companies”, Răzvan noted. “Today, it is an […]

Why responsible sourcing matters

  Sustainable building practices are a priority in the real estate sector, with responsible material sourcing playing a crucial role in reducing environmental impact. Integrating responsible sourcing into building projects leads to  a reduced carbon footprint from both embodied and operational carbon emissions, which is a key criterion for achieving high standards for certifications like BREEAM and […]