The construction sector accounts for 10% of the EU’s GDP and generates 20 million jobs. In addition, buildings are responsible for 40% of energy consumption and 36% of CO2 emissions in Europe. The application of Key Enabling Technologies (KETs) to the construction sector allows for the design and construction of “Innovative Buildings” (IB), which are more efficient and competitive, with new and better features, designed with the quality of life of people and respect for the environment in mind. However, despite current regulations and the growing technological offer, the building construction sector is still based mainly on conventional methodologies and technologies.

The SUDOKET project will enhance the research and development capabilities of KET-based solutions for IE in universities and R&D centres, and promote the creation of links and synergies between builders, manufacturers, designers and technologists, which will contribute to improving the quality and competitiveness of IE in Europe. With this objective in mind, SUDOKET will develop two collaborative online information systems: KETpedia, aimed at disseminating the state of the art in KETs for IE and KETcluster, dedicated to the mapping of the different actors and the promotion of collaborative projects and initiatives between them. In addition, SUDOKET will deploy four pilot installations in

France, Spain and Portugal that will allow for the experimental validation of the performance of advanced technologies used in the construction, power supply and operation of EI and will demonstrate the viability of their use in real operating conditions, strengthening the confidence of the industry.