What’s the goal?
The standardization request aims to create a common foundation for defining terms, core content, and data interfaces around Digital Building Logbooks. The intent is to make Building Resource Passports more consistent and interoperable across Europe, so data can be exchanged and reused more easily between countries, systems, and stakeholders.
Don’t expect quick results
Standards take time. In most cases, standardization processes run for several years. The timeline in the Commission’s document is clear: the draft indicates that the standardization request would remain valid until October 31, 2029 (expiring on that date). This supports a structured development process, but it also means outcomes are unlikely in the short term.
Why this matters strategically
Digital Building Logbooks and Building Resource Passports are expected to become an increasingly important foundation for transparency, sustainability, energy efficiency, and investment confidence in Europe’s built environment.
This step matters because it shifts the focus from ambition to practical implementation and standardization. At the same time, key questions remain open:
- Which data elements will ultimately become part of the standard?
- How will the results align with existing national approaches, data models, and workflows?
Madaster remains aligned with EU direction
For Madaster, this standardization request is an important signal that Building Resource Passports remain a priority at EU level. We will closely follow developments and share updates as the work progresses.
Our goal is for the Madaster platform to provide Building Resource Passports in line with a future EU standard, including existing building data already registered on the platform today. Madaster already supports exporting data according to multiple frameworks and requirements, including DGNB and QNG.
