NEWS

EN 15978:2026 provides a harmonized method to assess the environmental performance of buildings using Life Cycle Assessment and other quantified environmental data. It applies to new and existing buildings as well as refurbishment projects and defines how results should be calculated, reported, and communicated.

CEN-CLC/JTC 11 ‘Accessibility in the built environment’ develops standardization deliverables as requested by the mandate M/420 ‘European accessibility requirements for public procurement in the built environment’.

CEN/TC 127 “Fire safety in buildings” is responsible for the development of horizontal standardized methods regarding the fire behaviour of building products, components and elements of construction and their classification according to application fire risks.