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The High Performance Building Alliance is a Centre of Excellence and is a leader and champion in high performance buildings, both new and retrofit.

“Leadership from the Ground Up” – Practical Learning Series

Designed for construction SME leaders, site managers, and emerging leaders, this practical programme focuses on building strong leadership on site – improving team performance, retention, safety, and sustainable project delivery.

Participants will work on real projects, gaining hands-on insights to boost efficiency, strengthen communication, and create a positive site culture.

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HPBA & GBA Collaboration – Tour of Irish Sustainable Construction and Manufacturing Sectors

Ireland’s High Performance Building Alliance (HPBA) and Pittsburgh’s Green Building Alliance (GBA), both UN Centre’s of Excellence aligned in mission and values, came together in September to host a delegation of Pittsburgh’s leaders in the Sustainable Built Environment, showcasing Irish sustainable construction through a week long programme of meetings, tours and events.

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Our Objectives

Model of Best Practice

To establish Ireland as a world class leader in high performance buildings including Nearly Zero Energy Buildings (NZEB).

Training

To help up-skill the construction industry and related services in delivering high performance buildings.

Delivery of Targets

Support the fast track delivery of new high performance buildings and the deep retrofit of existing buildings.

International Advisory & Dissemination Role

To explore international opportunities to facilitate the development of exemplar high performance building processes.

Social Inclusion

Help address fuel poverty and promote a healthy indoor environment.

Employment

Explore additional employment opportunities in the construction and related services sector.

Climate Action

Support the transition from harmful carbon based fuels to sustainable solutions to help combat climate change.

Policy Guidance

To advise stakeholders on developing more high performance buildings.

Information

To promote awareness, education, training and best practice in high performance buildings.

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Latest News

Ecological Building Systems launches new System Calculator to simplify early-stage project planning

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Sep

World Green Building Week 2026

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Ireland assumes the Presidency of the Council of the EU

Ireland assumes the EU Presidency As of the 1st of July 2026, until the 31st [...]

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As heatwaves continue to batter Europe after months of record-breaking high temperatures, the effects of climate change are becoming increasingly difficult to ignore.

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