New EU rules on the safety and sustainability of construction products mark a new step for the sector’s competitiveness

Today, the new Construction Products Regulation enters into force. The new Regulation modernises the rules from 2011, makes it easier to sell construction products across the EU Single Market, supports innovative construction techniques and enhances the sector's competitiveness and sustainability.

In particular, the new rules mark an important step in digitalising the construction sector. Digital Product Passports will provide all information on construction products, including the declaration of performance and conformity, safety information and instructions for use. This will also enable to calculate an entire building's carbon footprint reliably.

The new Construction Products Regulation is a gamechanger for the construction sector. It helps builders, architects, engineers, consumers and public authorities to make the right choices based on the performance and sustainability of construction products.

The new Regulation will strengthen competitiveness and productivity of the construction sector. It will allow the EU to champion innovative and sustainable techniques including prefabricated or modular elements such as façade systems. Increasing the use of offsite construction methods will reduce costs and accelerate the delivery of much-needed housing, both newly built and renovated. Such technologies can lead to a 10-15% reduction in construction waste during the production and manufacturing phases. Additionally, prefabricated units can be disassembled and reconfigured for repurposing at the end of their life cycle, further enhancing sustainability benefits.