Topic of the month
MAY: Skills development in Europe's construction and building sector 
This month, the ToM is 'Skills development in Europe's construction and building sector'. Be ready for these subtopics:
- Skills - Nextgen digital dynamic EPC
- Skills - SRI (Smart Readiness Indicator) rollout, BMS and home domotics new skills
- Sustainable certifications (BREEAM, LEED, WELL, etc.)
- Nextgen EPCs, EPC Cluster
What is new in BUILD UP?
- Advancing building skills in Europe: The role of sustainability certification schemes
Advancing building skills in Europe: The role of sustainability certification schemesTechnical ArticleEditorial team - Is Europe meeting Nearly Zero-Energy Buildings targets?
Is Europe meeting Nearly Zero-Energy Buildings targets?PublicationEditorial team - 'From Innovation to Impact': Prague opens its doors to a sustainable future with Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI) Europe Circle 2025
'From Innovation to Impact': Prague opens its doors to a sustainable future with Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI) Europe Circle 2025NewsEditorial team - CoolLIFE: A cool way to understand space cooling demand in the EU
CoolLIFE: A cool way to understand space cooling demand in the EUToolEditorial team - How to boost energy efficiency in European buildings: New video from the Concerted Action Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (CA EPBD)
How to boost energy efficiency in European buildings: New video from the Concerted Action Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (CA EPBD)NewsEditorial team
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