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. Stefan Neuberger, Managing Director of Pallmann GmbH, remains Chairman of the Board. The meeting also […]
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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 components and the resulting much tighter building envelope, the issue of indoor air quality is […]
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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, Firmenprofile und Architekturobjekte, durchgeführt. Im Mittelpunkt einer Podiumsdiskussion stand die Frage, wie sich trotz der […]
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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 colors that are not only healthy and cozy to live with, but at the same […]
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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 building industry that proven seals such as the EMICODE® label will continue to provide a […]
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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, the use of low-emission products and a new definition of the term "comfort". The following […]
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In view of the fact that we humans spend around 90 percent of our time indoors, it is all the more important that our living and working spaces have a pleasant (or at least neutral) smell and are supplied with sufficient fresh air. The careful selection of building products, their correct installation or application as […]
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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 ever-increasing number of companies are keen on obtaining the EMICODE® seal for low-emission products awarded […]
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