ARISE revolutionized the recognition of sustainable energy and BIM skills in the construction sector by developing an innovative, blockchain-based digital platform. The project successfully incentivized professionals to upskill through engaging micro-learning modules and a unique skills-currency reward system known as CERTcoin. As a dynamic resource for workers looking to reskill today, the project provides ongoing access to its on-demand digital learning portal and transparent skills registry, allowing experts to easily acquire, record, and showcase their qualifications to future employers.

1. Construction skills, 2. Energy efficiency, 3. Regulating supply chains, 4. Tackling climate change.

Project details and results available at: https://cordis.europa.eu/article/id/411693-new-skills-certification-system-for-a-bim-savvy-construction-sector

The project represented the first phase of the BUILD UP Skills initiative in Ireland. The first objective was to gather the key national stakeholders from the energy, education & training and building sectors. Together they formed a National Qualification Platform. The platform mapped the existing workforce and qualification programs, identified future skills needs and analysed which gaps and barriers must be overcome in order to train the workforce and reach the 2020 EU energy targets. Results were bundled in a National Status Quo report. The platform then formulated a National Roadmap of measures to overcome skills gaps and barriers, which was endorsed by key stakeholders.

The project aimed to implement the national skills roadmap developped under the previous Pilar 1 project, through the development of training and qualification schemes for onsite workers and craftspeople.

Stimulate demand for sustainable energy skills with circularity as a driver and multifunctional green use of roofs, façades and interior elements as focus

BUS-GoCircular aimed to overcome the challenges of implementing circular economy practices in the construction sector by developing a comprehensive, cross-craft qualification framework focused entirely on circular skills. The project successfully equipped hundreds of professionals and SMEs with essential green competencies through targeted mentoring and practical, hands-on training programs. The project offers open-access "Train-the-Trainer" materials, practical toolkits, and modular training units specifically designed to help workers integrate circularity into everyday building and renovation projects.

Building Up Skills for Home Renovation One-Stop-Shops.

Project details and results available here.

Build Up Skills Ireland 2030

BUSI2030 aimed to future-proof the Irish construction workforce by updating the national skills roadmap to meet the country's 2030 climate and energy targets. The project successfully conducted a deep dive into the sector's training needs, focusing on deep retrofit, NZEB, and heat pump installations. As a valuable resource for experts today, the project provides a clear, actionable strategy and updated market data to guide the immediate development of specialized upskilling and reskilling programs.

Dedicated to stimulate demand for sustainable energy skills in the construction sector

BUSLeague project tackled the demand for an energy-skilled workforce by developing a publicly available cross-craft qualification framework (comprising 98 tasks and 92 learning outcomes), that remains accessible today for shaping new training programs. During its execution, the project successfully upskilled over 5,600 individuals, including retail staff and installers, while securing concrete commitments to integrate energy skills into public procurement. The project provides open access to a vast compilation of tailored curricula, e-tools, and handbooks, which continue to be utilized by partnered training centers across Europe.

The BUILD UP Skills United (BUSUnited) project, under the LIFE Clean Energy Transition programme, promotes sustainable energy skills in Europe’s construction sector by fostering collaboration, innovative training, and large-scale upskilling to support the EU’s climate-neutral goals.

Project details and results available here.

Innovative training schemes for retrofitting to nZEB-levels.

Project details and results available at: https://cordis.europa.eu/article/id/411697-innovative-training-on-energy-efficient-building-renovations