Is a certification “just” a diploma sitting in a frame at the reception or does it make a real difference to the climate?
A new report from the Danish Council for Sustainable Construction and Ramboll, the answer is clear, in black and white: A new report, “The value of certifications in the construction and real estate industry”, published by the Danish Council for Sustainable Construction, based on analysis from Ramboll. “From a stranded assets perspective, certified buildings are […]
OpenCirc: Open infrastructure for the future of building data
Openframe har som udviklingspartner været en del af OpenCirc:Et open source-projekt finansieret af Miljøstyrelsens MUDP-program, der har udviklet en åben database og digital infrastruktur til udveksling af data for byggematerialer og -komponenter. Hvorfor det er vigtigt Byggebranchen står over for stigende krav om digital dokumentation: krav, der drives frem af byggevareforordningen (CPR), Digitale Produkt Pas […]
Now you can certify your property portfolio faster and cheaper!
Real estate certification is a strategic investment. With an ever-increasing focus on sustainability in the construction and real estate industry, certifications are a tool to minimize risk and future-proof your assets. It ensures compliance with the growing body of legislation (such as the EU taxonomy) and helps meet ambitious ESG goals. Financially, certified energy-efficient properties often lead to lower operating costs and a higher market value due to the Green Premium effect, ensuring your portfolio remains attractive and finance-ready in the future.
What does DGNB 2025 mean for you as a builder?
In the April issue of Teknik & Miljø, published by KTC and Tech Media, Frederik T. G. Julian from Openframe dives into how the new DGNB 2025 manual changes the rules of the game for public clients. With stricter requirements, focus on renovation and integration of the EU taxonomy, future certifications require both structure and […]
ESG in practice: PKA Ejendomme improves climate, operations and property value with the Nordic Swan Ecolabel
PKA Ejendomme was presented with the official certificate from Ecolabel Denmark for the certification of their first two properties. From left are Hans Andersen, ESG Manager at PKA Ejendomme, Henrik Dahl Jeppesen, CEO of PKA Ejendomme, Martin Fabiansen, Director of Ecolabelling Denmark, and Henrik Hougaard, Relations Manager at Ecolabelling Denmark. | Photo: PR / PKA […]
Avoid sustainability in procurement becoming a stumbling block
Openframe launches a freemium solution If you’ve been involved in a tendered project, you probably know the feeling: Time pressure. Sustainability certification requirements. And a jungle of criteria to manage and assess – long before the project has even started. Screening in the tendering and bidding phase is necessary, but it’s often heavy, complex and […]
Do sustainability certifications shape our goals – or have we just gotten better at playing the game?
At Openframe, we have the ability to analyze sustainability data across many different construction projects – allowing us to identify patterns not necessarily seen in individual projects. By looking at the data on a meta-level, we can both share knowledge and develop features in our platform that make certification more structured and efficient. One of […]
Openframe now supports the Nordic Swan Ecolabel
23-May-2025 Openframe now supports the Nordic Swan Ecolabel for new construction and renovation across the Nordics Openframe now supports the Nordic Swan Ecolabel for new construction and renovation across the Nordics We have good news for all of you working with the Nordic Swan Ecolabel: Openframe now supports the certification of both new construction and […]