“This new regulatory framework will bring important developments for the construction products industry in the field of sustainability and digitalisation”
Conference on the new European Construction Products Regulation (CPR 2024/3110)
TECNALIA research and technological development centre held a very successful conference on the new European Construction Products Regulation (CPR 2024/3110) at its facilities in Derio (Bizkaia). The event was organised in collaboration with the Ministry of Tourism and Industry (MINTUR), the European Organisation for Technical Assessment (EOTA), the Basque construction cluster BUILD:INN, Certinalia and the Basque Government.
This new regulatory framework, which was recently approved and will replace the current 2011 regulation, will bring important developments for the construction products industry in the field of sustainability and digitalisation.
Conference on the New European Construction Products Regulation
The conference, which brought together around 100 professionals, was a platform for the management of CE marking in accordance with the new regulation by explaining its implications and key requirements. TECNALIA, recognised as a benchmark for the assessment of innovative construction products, organised a full and enriching programme.
Izaskun Martínez, Director of Construction Labs at TECNALIA and moderator of the event, said: “The new European Construction Products Regulation is a significant step forward for our sector. The introduction of the Digital Product Passport and the new sustainability and circular economy regulations are crucial steps towards a more transparent and responsible industry. This conference was an excellent opportunity to share knowledge and experiences, and to prepare our professionals for the challenges and opportunities that come with this regulation.”
Miguel Mateos, Head of Innovative Construction Product Assessment, said: “The implementation of the new European Construction Products Regulation is an important milestone that redefines sustainability and safety standards in the building materials industry.”
Other speakers on the day included:
- Jorge Jimeno, Head of Area at the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Tourism, who presented the new features of the CPR 2024/3110.
- Carlos Sánchez Patón, Project Manager of EOTA, who addressed the EOTA route and its impact on the sector.
The day included presentations on sustainability and circular economy, by Eva Larzabal of Certinalia, and on digitalisation, with the presentation of the Digital Product Passport by Ekain Cagigal of TECNALIA.
The final round table, moderated by Miguel Mateos of TECNALIA, offered an interesting discussion on the challenges and opportunities that the new regulation poses for the construction sector:
- Lourdes González, Head of Architecture, Regulations and Building Quality Control Service in the Department of Housing and Urban Agenda of the Basque Government, presented “The Government’s Approach”.
- Nerea Castillo Gil de Gómez, Sustainability Project Manager of the BUILDINN Cluster, discussed the “Challenges and Opportunities for the Construction Sector in view of the CPR 2024/3110”.
- Imanol Rodríguez Lorente, Head of Industrial Administration at the Department of Industry, Energy Transition and Sustainability of the Basque Government, spoke about “Market Surveillance”.
