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 […]
Today, sustainable certifications are shaping how we live and work – determining the air we breathe, the light at our desks, and even how healthy we feel day to day. Nowhere is this more visible than in WELL-certified office buildings, where sustainability meets human wellbeing. A global standard for healthier […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
In today’s context, where sustainability is becoming a major priority for real estate developers, monitoring systems are essential for improving building performance and reducing environmental impact. These solutions, ranging from simple applications to complex systems like Building Management Systems (BMS) or Building Automation Systems (BAS), enable efficient resource management […]
Imagine a clear night where the sky is full of stars, and the Milky Way is visible across the horizon. Sadly, for about 80% of the world’s population, this view is becoming less common. The reason? Light pollution—a problem that’s rising as cities continue to grow. This excessive illumination not […]
