News

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...
May. 28, 2024

BUILD_ME III Project Second National Workshop on “Benefits of Energy Performance Certificates for the Jordanian Built Environment."

On May 14, 2024, the Royal Scientific Society (RSS) and Guidehouse spearheaded a pivotal the 2nd national workshop aimed at advancing energy efficiency...
May. 28, 2024

2nd National Workshop of the Project “Accelerating 0-emission Building Sector Ambitions in the MENA Region” (BUILD_ME) in Lebanon

On 10 May 2024, the Lebanese Center for Energy Conservation (LCEC), in collaboration with Guidehouse, organized the second national workshop for the BUILD_ME...
May. 28, 2024

BUILD_ME III Project Second National Workshop on “Benefits of Energy Performance Certificates for the Egyptian Built Environment."

On Wednesday, May 15, 2024, the Integrated Development Group (IDG), in collaboration with the Housing and Building Research Center (HBRC) and the project...
May. 7, 2024

The BUILD_ME at the Third MeetMED Week 2024 in Tunisia

The BUILD_ME team has joined more than 250 energy experts in the 3rd MeetMED Week 2024 (Hammamet, Tunisia) that convened from 22 – 24 April. The...
Mar. 28, 2024

Webinar on Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) for buildings 

On 20 March 2024, in the framework of BUILD_ME project: “Accelerating 0-emission building sector ambitions in the MENA region,”, Guidehouse...
Jan. 30, 2024

Lebanon Launches the First EPC Expert Training!

As a pivotal component of the BUILD_ME project, the Lebanese Center for Energy Conservation (LCEC) successfully initiated the inaugural Energy Performance...
Jan. 19, 2024

New major milestone! Egypt and Lebanon signed the Adoption and Acknowledgement of one of the first EPC scheme for buildings in the MENA region

Major milestone reached in the BUILD_ME project at the COP28: One of the first Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) for buildings in the MENA region has...
Dec. 12, 2023

BUILD_ME at COP28: Energy Labels for Buildings (EPC) and its Impact to Cool the Built Environment

As a part of the 2023 UN Climate Change Conference 28th meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP28), that convened from 30th November to...
Oct. 26, 2023

The BUILD_ME Project participates at the Cairo Sustainable Energy Week

During the Cairo Sustainable Energy Week (CSEW), organized by the Regional Center for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (RCREEE), BUILD_ME represented...
Oct. 26, 2023

Recent MOP 35 report by TEAP acknowledges BUILD_ME as a case study during the World Ozone Day 2023

During the World Ozone Day 2023 and under the 35th Meeting of the Parties to the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer (MOP 35)...
Oct. 24, 2023

BUILD_ME participates in the MENA Climate Week 2023

BUILD_ME presented its project outcomes in the Middle East and North Africa Climate Week (MENACW) convened in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in October 2023. This...