Feb 4, 2025
Your Guide to the Digital Product Passport & EU’s New Construction Rules
In this newsletter, you will be informed about the latest trends and news in Real Estate industry, our member space updates, and upcoming events. Sit comfy, and let’s go through:
What you should know about the Construction Products Regulation to lead the industry.
Events: Free masterclass on Europe’s Most Innovative Trends in Real Estate 2025, and event on upcoming key projects.
Members’ spotlight: WasteTracker, Shayp, Airscan, Chainels.
Featured news: PropTech’s pain is ending.
Your Guide to the Digital Product Passport & EU’s New Construction Rules
The European construction landscape is about to change—permanently. With the new EU Construction Products Regulation (CPR) taking effect on January 7, 2025, real estate and construction companies must adapt to a new era of digitalization, sustainability, and streamlined market access.
At the heart of this transformation is the Digital Product Passport (DPP)—a mandatory, digital record ensuring transparency, compliance, and environmental accountability for every construction product on the market.
Key Points for PropTech, Real Estate, and Construction Companies:
Digital Product Passports:
Digital Product Passports is mandatory for construction products, encompassing details like performance declarations, safety information, and usage instructions.
This digitalization aids in accurately calculating a building’s carbon footprint.
Each Passport must include: Declaration of performance and conformity, General product information, Instructions for use, Safety information, Technical documentation, Labeling details, Unique identifier (e.g. barcode, QR code)
Boosting Innovation & Modern Construction Methods
Supports modular and prefabricated construction techniques, reducing costs and speeding up housing project delivery.
Encourages the use of offsite construction to lower material waste by 10-15%.
Simplifies access to standardized, high-quality materials across the EU.
Enhanced Market Access (EU #SingleMarket):
Harmonized standards across all EU member states for easier product certification and distribution.
Reduces regulatory barriers, allowing companies to expand into new EU markets without national restrictions.
Action Steps:
Integrate Digital Product Passports: Ensure all construction products are accompanied by comprehensive Digital Product Passports to comply with the new regulation.
Adopt Sustainable Practices: Explore and implement innovative construction techniques, such as modular construction, to enhance sustainability and reduce waste.
Stay Informed: Regularly consult official EU resources to remain updated on compliance requirements and leverage opportunities arising from the new regulation.
By aligning with the updated CPR, companies can enhance their competitiveness and contribute to a more sustainable construction industry.
For companies that embrace these regulations early, the opportunities are immense—from easier cross-border trade to enhanced sustainability credentials. But for those who don’t, compliance challenges could become a serious roadblock.
We are the partner of Real Belgium at MIPIM 2025
As a proud partner of Real Belgium at MIPIM 2025, we are dedicated to driving innovation and maximizing value for all attendees. This year, we’re bringing exclusive opportunities to connect, learn, and grow, including:
CIO Drinks (Invite-only) – A private networking gathering for industry leaders.
Fundraising Session – Unlock new investment opportunities and strategic partnerships.
Conference [TBA]
Join us at MIPIM 2025 as we shape the future of real estate and PropTech together!
Mark Your Calendar
✅ 60+ vetted startups pitching real, market-proven solutions
⏳ 5-minute pitches—concise, no fluff
🚀 Direct access to the people who can make things happen
9:00-16:00, February 20, 2025
Online
Europe’s Most Innovative Trends in Real Estate (in Portuguese)
Kickstart your year with a clear, actionable roadmap to drive strategic growth and outpace the competition.
Feel free to refer people you know (who are non-member) that might be interested in this masterclass!
13/02/2025, 1pm
Online
[Portugal Event] City Prospects: Upcoming Key Projects
Big things are happening in the real estate and construction landscape, and the sooner we gather the right data and insights, the greater advantage we'll have in 2025.Join us on
February 18 at 6 PM for an exciting afterwork event in Portugal, hosted by CCA Law Firm , where we'll dive into the future of city development.
18/02/2025
CCA Law office, Lisbon
Members’ Spotlight
WasteTracker has been nominated for the Resource Excellence Award at the prestigious Global ESG Awards
Shayp won the award of leader in Innovation for 2024 from the #LobbyAward2025 edition
AIRSCAN.org ’s Key Takeaways on Air Quality Features in LEED v5
Chainels has been nominated for Retail Tech Provider of the Year at the upcoming CEE Retail Awards
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