The new EU Construction Products Regulation is intended to help create a single European market for construction products. However, this is a process that will take years to complete. It is therefore extremely helpful for planners and contractors in the building industry that proven seals such as the EMICODE® label will continue to provide a […]
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How can the construction sector contribute to achieving the EU’s climate targets and also carbon neutrality? Thomas Auer, Professor of Building Technology and Climate Responsive Design at the Technical University of Munich, argues in favor of simple, technically downgraded construction, the use of low-emission products and a new definition of the term "comfort". The following […]
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In view of the fact that we humans spend around 90 percent of our time indoors, it is all the more important that our living and working spaces have a pleasant (or at least neutral) smell and are supplied with sufficient fresh air. The careful selection of building products, their correct installation or application as […]
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The GEV, short for "Association for the Control of Emissions in Products for Flooring Installation, Adhesives and Building Materials", has reached a new record. As of January 2025, the Association boasts a total of 250 members. This shows that an ever-increasing number of companies are keen on obtaining the EMICODE® seal for low-emission products awarded […]
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