Brussels, 13/07/2001 (Agence Europe) - The construction sector is responsible for 40% of the total energy expenditure, thus a significant share of the greenhouse gas emissions. It also produces a large volume of waste in Europe. In order to answer the growing concerns for the relationship between the construction activities and environmental sustainability, the European Commission created, in 1999, a tripartite working group including representatives from the Member States and Industry. This...