News

Apr. 15, 2025

Unveiling our journey: The BUILD_ME project documentary

The videos from the BUILD_ME Final Regional Conference are now available for viewing! This event was a remarkable gathering of industry leaders, innovators...
Apr. 10, 2025

BUILD_ME’s new ZEB study promises major benefits for Tunisia

A recent study has unveiled promising results for Tunisia's energy sector. The BUILD_ME,  “Defining the Zero Emission Buildings standard for...
Apr. 8, 2025

Online training session held for financial institutions and project developers on EPC scheme

On March 19, the Integrated Development Group (IDG) and the Housing and Building National Research Center (HBRC) jointly conducted an insightful training...
Apr. 3, 2025

New white paper explores energy efficiency in the Egyptian real estate market

A white paper titled, "The Transition to Energy Efficiency: Navigating the Egyptian Real Estate Landscape," has been released, offering in-depth insights...
Mar. 21, 2025

BUILD_ME highlights the role of EPCs at Global Status Report Session of the Berlin Energy Transition Dialogue

Eslam Mahdy represented the BUILD_ME project at the Berlin Energy Transition Dialogue on 18 March 2025, delivering a compelling presentation during the...
Mar. 3, 2025

EPC Auditor and financier trainings successfully held in Egypt, Jordan, and Lebanon

Since the beginning of 2025, the BUILD_ME project conducted several Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) Auditors training sessions across three countries...
Feb. 28, 2025

BUILD_ME Final Regional Conference: A milestone in sustainablebuilding practices

The BUILD_ME Final Regional Conference marked a significant milestone in the journey towards sustainable building practices in the MENA region. The event...
Dec. 17, 2024

First National Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) successfully issued in Egypt

A significant milestone in the BUILD_ME project was celebrated at the Housing and Building National Research Center (HBRC)’s International Conference:...
Dec. 13, 2024

New features released for the BEP Tool

The latest updates to the BUILD_ME Building Energy Performance (BEP) Tool are designed to enhance user experience and provide more comprehensive calculations...
Dec. 10, 2024

New report on zero emission buildings

We are excited to announce the release of the new BUILD_ME report, which introduces a groundbreaking methodology to determine adequate requirements for...
Nov. 29, 2024

First EPC Expert Training Successfully Held in Egypt

On 27 November 2024, the Integrated Development Group (IDG) and the Housing and Building National Research Center (HBRC) successfully delivered Egypt&rsquo...
Nov. 19, 2024

BUILD_ME joins key discussions on decarbonizing the built environment at COP29

The BUILD_ME project proudly participated in two impactful panels at the UNFCCC COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, showcasing innovative solutions to decarbonize...
Nov. 13, 2024

BUILD_ME showcases commitment to sustainable urban development at WUF12

The World Urban Forum (WUF12) concluded in Cairo, drawing over 24,000 attendees from 182 countries for a week-long exploration into sustainable and equitable...
Oct. 17, 2024

Unlocking climate mitigation potential through comprehensive building sector strategies

The BUILD_ME project has released a comprehensive report titled, “Mapping of the Building Sector in National Strategies of Egypt, Jordan, and Lebanon...
Sep. 20, 2024

Webinar on Defining the Zero Emission Buildings Standard for the MENA Region

On September 18, 2024, BUILD_ME hosted a webinar titled “Defining the Zero Emission Buildings Standard for the MENA Region”, coinciding with...
Sep. 5, 2024

BUILD_ME joins the lineup of events for Net Zero Buildings Week

In line with Net Zero Buildings Week, taking place from 16 -20 September, BUILD_ME is pleased to announce an upcoming webinar titled, “Prelaunch...
Aug. 8, 2024

BUILD_ME Launches a Series of EPC Expert Trainings across Lebanon

After the first successful training in Tripoli, the Lebanese Center for Energy Conservation (LCEC) has continued to deliver Energy Performance Certificate...
Aug. 5, 2024

European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) recognises BUILD_ME's BEP Tool and EPC for evaluation and qualification of green building financing

The BUILD_ME project, developed by Guidehouse Germany, is proud to announce the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)’s recognition...
Jul. 29, 2024

BUILD_ME Project Unveils Building Energy Performance Tool 2.0

The BUILD_ME project is excited to announce the release of the Building Energy Performance Tool 2.0 (BEP 2.0), a significant upgrade designed to enhance...
Jul. 18, 2024

Successful Training Session Conducted for EBRD-GEFF Financial Institutions

A comprehensive training session was recently conducted for the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development’s (EBRD) Green Economy Financing...