EMICODE® – a German ecolabel with international reach

Never change a winning team: True to this motto, the GEV (Association for the Control of Emissions in Products for Flooring Installation, Adhesives and Building Materials) confirmed its Board members at the General Meeting on 5 February 2026 in Königswinter. Mehr

Pay attention to healthy materials in your home

In many older buildings, it is necessary to replace the windows and front doors over time, not least to reduce the consumption of heating energy. This replacement is backed by subsidies. Due to the excellent insulation properties of the new Mehr

Orientierung für die Baubranche

Mit Erfolg hat sich die in Düsseldorf ansässige GEV, Gemeinschaft Emissionskontrollierte Verlegewerkstoffe, Klebstoffe und Bauprodukte e.V., auf dem Klimafestival für die Bauwende im November 2025 vorgestellt. Die jährlich stattfindende Veranstaltung wird von der Heinze GmbH, einem renommierten Portal für Bauprodukte, Mehr

Living closer to nature

A few years ago, the coronavirus swept across the country and brought about a marked change in home living trends: In addition to design aspects, consumers are now placing increasing value on naturalness and sustainability. They want quality materials and Mehr

Why the EMICODE® will remain a reliable eco-label

The new EU Construction Products Regulation is intended to help create a single European market for construction products. However, this is a process that will take years to complete. It is therefore extremely helpful for planners and contractors in the Mehr

New simplicity for a healthy room climate

How can the construction sector contribute to achieving the EU’s climate targets and also carbon neutrality? Thomas Auer, Professor of Building Technology and Climate Responsive Design at the Technical University of Munich, argues in favor of simple, technically downgraded construction, Mehr

Record growth in GEV membership

The GEV, short for "Association for the Control of Emissions in Products for Flooring Installation, Adhesives and Building Materials", has reached a new record. As of January 2025, the Association boasts a total of 250 members. This shows that an Mehr