The University of Zagreb Faculty of Civil Engineering held Module I of the professional training programme “Sustainability – A Fundamental Requirement for Buildings under the New Regulation” on 5–6 May 2026 in Zagreb, Croatia. The training was attended by 17 participants.
The programme addressed sustainability throughout the life cycle of buildings, with a focus on the European regulatory framework and the new Construction Products Regulation (EU) 2024/3110. Topics included the role of the construction sector in climate change, sustainable construction terminology, spatial planning, material selection, and sustainability principles during building design, use, maintenance and end-of-life stages.
The programme featured contributions from experts from the University of Zagreb Faculty of Civil Engineering and the Technical University of Denmark, including a presentation on the implementation of mandatory life-cycle assessment (LCA) in Danish construction.
The training was organised with the consent of the Croatian Ministry of Physical Planning, Construction and State Assets.
The programme supports GREENCO’s broader objectives of strengthening professional knowledge and promoting the integration of sustainability principles into construction practice.
