On 18 January 2018, in Strasbourg, the European Parliament adopted a report on the implementation of Directive 2013/55/EU (amending Directive 2005/36/EC) as regards regulation and the need for reform in professional services. The Architects’ Council of Europe (ACE) congratulates the Rapporteurs...[more]
In view of growth of Building Information Modeling in various EU Member States, ACE has established in 2015 a work group to look at the legal, technical and financial issues surrounding the advent of BIM, develop its policy and engage with work to develop an European (CEN) standard. The...[more]
On 9 November 2017, the Architects Council of Europe (ACE) participated in the Building Action Symposium organised by the Global Alliance for Buildings and Construction (Global ABC). The keynote presentation by ACE Sustainability Work Group Chair Dr Judit Kimpian highlighted the significant role...[more]
Judit Kimpian, Chair of the ACE Sustainability Work Group, was interviewed by the DG Environment of the European Commission about the Level(s) framework of indicators. Watch the video interviews on the Commission website. Level(s) is a voluntary framework of indicators for the...[more]
On 11 October 2017, the Industry, Research and Energy committee of the European Parliament (ITRE) largely adopted Mr Bendt Bendtsen’s report on the revision of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD). The Architects’ Council of Europe (ACE) welcomes this vote – the ITRE committee...[more]