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Building smarter: What sustainability means in modern construction

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. […]

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Rethinking green certifications from labels to long-term value

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 […]

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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 […]