The Green Deal ARV project aims to demonstrate and validate attractive, resilient, and affordable solutions that significantly speed-up deep energy renovations in four different climatic zones in Europe and deployment of energy and climate measures in the construction and energy industries.

Energy optimisation is a crucial aspect of modern society. As the world grapples with the challenges of climate change and the need for sustainable development, it has become increasingly important to find ways to minimise energy consumption while maximising efficiency. The key to achieving this lies in expertise. In this article, Dijana Likar and Paul McCormack explore the significance of expertise in energy optimisation and discuss how it can be harnessed to achieve optimal results.

In article #7 of the ARISE Currency of Skills series, Paul McCormack, coordinator of the ARISE project, examines how skills as a currency help increase the competitiveness of companies and countries and lift economies to new heights.

Skills are no longer just a means to an end; they have become an asset in their own right. Just like money, skills can be traded, invested, and accumulated. They have the power to open doors and create opportunities. In a skills-based economy, individuals who possess in-demand skills are more likely to secure high-paying jobs and enjoy greater career mobility.

Skills are no longer just a means to an end; they have become an asset in their own right. Just like money, skills can be traded, invested, and accumulated. They have the power to open doors and create opportunities. In a skills-based economy, individuals who possess in-demand skills are more likely to secure high-paying jobs and enjoy greater career mobility.

In this 4th article of the ARISE Currency of Skills series, Martin Kelly, Jan Cromwijk and Jaap Kolk examine the benefits of investing in skills through lifelong learning and outline how skills are the mechanism to bridge the gap between knowledge and wealth.

In the dynamic world of the built environment, skills are paramount. Formal education programs, like architecture, engineering, and construction management degrees, provide a solid foundation of knowledge and expertise. Ongoing training initiatives, such as the ARISE project, and continuing education courses keep skilled workers updated with industry trends and technological advancements, ensuring their relevance and adaptability in the evolving construction sector.