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Drinking Water Directive 2026 Transition period until 2032

From 31.12.2026, new European requirements for construction products in [...]

By Roman Degold|2026-04-22T11:57:09+02:0022. April 2026|Applications, Building law, Building products, EU topics|0 Comments

Technical Board of the EOTA June 17-18, 2025 in Brussels

On September 17 and 18, 2025, a meeting of [...]

By Roman Degold|2026-01-12T13:33:48+01:0028. November 2025|Building law, EU topics, OIB Insights|0 Comments

Smart Readiness Indicator (SRI) – Indication methodology and the effect of Smart Readiness

The Smart Readiness Indicator (SRI) is intended to make [...]

By Roman Degold|2026-01-12T13:34:47+01:0021. November 2025|Building law, EU topics, Focus topics|0 Comments

Green Market Report Austria – Overview of the market development of green buildings

The new Green Market Report Austria shows how the [...]

By Roman Degold|2026-01-12T13:35:34+01:0012. November 2025|Building law, EU topics, Focus topics|0 Comments

Smart Readiness Indicator (SRI) – “How to” – Knowledge and tools for SRI

New EU projects such as SRI2MARKET and easiSRI are [...]

By Roman Degold|2026-01-12T13:40:04+01:0024. October 2025|Building law, EU topics, Focus topics|0 Comments

Smart Readiness Indicator (SRI) – Working and shaping with stakeholders

The increased use of smart technologies should make buildings [...]

By Roman Degold|2026-01-12T13:40:04+01:0016. September 2025|Building law, EU topics, Focus topics|0 Comments

Smart Readiness Indicator (SRI) – background and current developments

The Smart Readiness Indicator (SRI) was introduced by the [...]

By Roman Degold|2026-01-12T13:37:14+01:0011. August 2025|Building law, EU topics, Focus topics|0 Comments

Interview with the new Chair of the EOTA Technical Board, María Bento (ITeC, Spain)

Maria Bento ©EOTA Interview with the new [...]

By Roman Degold|2026-01-12T13:37:09+01:004. June 2025|EU topics|0 Comments

Interview with the new EOTA Technical Board Chair María Bento (ITeC, Spain)

Maria Bento ©EOTA Interview with the new [...]

By Roman Degold|2026-01-12T13:33:45+01:004. June 2025|EU topics|0 Comments

Almost there: the new OIB Guidelines 6 are nearing completion

The new OIB Guidelines 6 are about to be [...]

By Roman Degold|2026-01-12T13:36:05+01:004. June 2025|Building law, EU topics, OIB Insights|0 Comments

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Media training at the OIB

Roman Degold2026-05-06T13:09:10+02:006. May 2026|

Get a taste of the media at OIB! During an internal basic media training course, our colleagues gained exciting [...]

Drinking Water Directive 2026 Transition period until 2032

Roman Degold2026-04-22T11:57:09+02:0022. April 2026|

From 31.12.2026, new European requirements for construction products in contact with drinking water will apply. Existing approvals can continue [...]

KRAISBAU data cascade – methodological approaches for circular construction

Roman Degold2026-04-22T11:52:18+02:0022. April 2026|

The BMIMI/ffg lead project KRAISBAU is working along a three-stage data cascade that aims to quantify material flows, evaluate [...]

Evapotranspiration and green roofs as instruments for climate adaptation in urban areas

Roman Degold2026-04-07T10:20:35+02:006. March 2026|

Climate change is presenting cities and municipalities in Austria with increasingly complex challenges. Green roofs make a significant contribution [...]

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