TECHNICKY A SKUSOBNY USTAV STAVEBNY n.o.

Their core work

TSUS is Slovakia's technical and testing institute for construction, specializing in building energy performance assessment, certification, and regulatory compliance. They serve as the national body contributing to the EU-wide implementation of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD), providing technical expertise on building codes, energy performance certificates, and inspection protocols. Their work bridges EU energy policy with practical building standards enforcement in Slovakia, making them a key player in translating regulation into on-the-ground building practice.

What they specialise in

How they've shifted over time

Their early H2020 work (2015-2016) centered on foundational EPBD coordination — the general framework for building energy performance across EU member states. By the second phase (2018-2022), their focus shifted to more specific and forward-looking topics: NZEB buildings, renovation strategies, smart buildings, and the EPBD Recast. This mirrors the broader EU policy shift from establishing baseline energy standards toward deep renovation and decarbonization of the building stock.

TSUS is moving from baseline energy compliance toward deep building renovation and smart building standards — expect continued focus on the EU Renovation Wave and updated EPBD requirements.

How they like to work

TSUS participates exclusively as a consortium partner, never as coordinator — consistent with their role as a national technical institute contributing country-specific expertise to EU-wide coordination actions. Their 44 partners across 29 countries reflects the nature of Concerted Action projects, which typically involve representatives from every EU member state. This means they are well-connected across Europe but as part of structured policy networks rather than self-assembled research consortia.

With 44 partners across 29 countries, TSUS has an exceptionally broad European network — a direct result of participating in Concerted Action projects that convene national representatives from across the EU. Their connections span nearly all EU member states rather than clustering in any geographic subregion.

What sets them apart

TSUS is Slovakia's designated technical authority for building standards and testing, giving them a unique position as the national voice on EPBD matters in EU-wide coordination. Unlike academic research groups, they bring hands-on regulatory and inspection experience — they know how building energy rules actually get enforced on the ground. For any consortium needing Slovak building sector representation or practical building certification expertise, they are the natural partner.

Highlights from their portfolio

• CAV_EPBD
  Largest project by funding (EUR 105,884), extending EPBD coordination into NZEB, smart buildings, and renovation strategies — the most policy-relevant topics in EU building decarbonization.
• ENERFUND
  The only non-Concerted Action project, developing a practical funding rating tool for energy retrofits — showing applied tool-building capability beyond pure policy coordination.