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26 January 2026
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Completion of PNRR-Funded Works Strengthens InCUBE Activities in Trento

The Municipality of Trento has presented the completion of PNRR-funded renovation works in the Santa Chiara district, including interventions on Building B6. The upgrades strengthen the foundation for ongoing monitoring and digital twin activities on site.
8 January 2026
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When Warmth Falters: Learning from the Van Heemskerckflat

A winter heating outage at the van Heemskerckflat highlights an important reality: deep renovation does not end at handover. Operational readiness, clear maintenance processes, and stakeholder coordination are essential to ensure reliable, electrified housing.
3 January 2026
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Exterior Renovation Works Progress in Zaragoza

Exterior renovation works at the Zaragoza demonstration site have been completed, including the installation of a KOVER modular façade, roof and floor insulation, new lift towers, and photovoltaic panels.
5 December 2025
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A Second Life for the Van Heemskerckflat: InCUBE’s Dutch Demo Site Officially Opened

The renovated Van Heemskerckflat in Groningen has officially reopened, delivering 263 upgraded student homes. The project combines prefabricated façade systems, electrified heating, photovoltaic integration and robotics-supported construction methods as part o
16 October 2025
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Watch the Webinar: Building Better: LCA in Energy-Efficient Renovation

Learn how the VERIFY Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) tool and digital innovation are driving smarter, more sustainable renovation practices across Europe. Developed for the InCUBE EU project
9 October 2025
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FBK at Sustainable Places: Sharing Advances in BIM-to-Digital Twin Workflows through InCUBE

At Sustainable Places, FBK presented its BIM-to-digital twin workflow for the Trento demo site, linking 3D surveying, energy modelling and real-time monitoring. The approach supports data-driven renovation and performance optimisation in complex public buildin
8 October 2025

Building Europe’s Future Together: Watch InCUBE’s New Project Video

The new InCUBE project video focuses on how our partners from different sectors, countries, and perspectives collaborate to drive progress in renovation.
6 October 2025
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Bridging the Performance Gap in Building Retrofits: Insights from SDEWES 2025

At the SDEWES 2025 Conference in Dubrovnik, CIRCE researcher Boniface Dominick Mselle presented InCUBE’s latest findings on bridging the performance gap in building retrofits through data-driven diagnostics and real-world monitoring.
25 September 2025
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Industrialised Construction in Aragon – How Metro7 Uses Modular Construction Systems

On 25th September, Fundación Laboral de la Construcción hosted a regional event exploring the growing impact of industrialised construction on the sector’s future.
10 July 2025
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Groningen Open Demo Site Showcase: Progress and Tour Opportunity

InCUBE demo site in Groningen is open for visitors! See the progress made on making the building lager and more modern while keeping cost low for students.
2 July 2025
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Progress Accelerates at Italian Demo Site in Trento

Renovation progresses in Trento’s Santa Chiara district with digital BIM models, sustainable construction, and smart energy upgrades as part of the InCUBE project.
14 May 2025
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Drinks and Drafts Conference on Lean Construction

InCUBE hosted an open conference with a spotlight on Lean construction management. The event featured parallel sessions in English and Spanish and interactive planning exercises, followed by a networking drinks and matchmaking event.

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