Towards a learning building sector by setting up a large-scale and flexible qualification methodology integrating technical, cross-craft and BIM related skills and competences.
Project details and results available at: https://cordis.europa.eu/article/id/411695-bim-trained-on-site-workers-deliver-better-nearly-zero-energy-buildings
The project represented the first phase of the BUILD UP Skills initiative in Spain. 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.
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.
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.
A new boost for green jobs, growth and sustainability.
Project details and results available at: https://cordis.europa.eu/article/id/430566-boosting-green-employment-in-the-spanish-construction-industry
Construye 2030+. Towards a training and certification scheme on micro-competences for the green transition of the construction industry.
Project details and results available here.
HP4ALL focused on developing the specialized skills required across the entire heat pump value chain, to ensure high-quality installations and optimal energy performance. By creating a standardized Competency Framework and a comprehensive digital Knowledge Hub, the initiative successfully trained and upskilled technical professionals across EU. The project effectively bridged the gap between supply and demand, equipping installers with advanced technical competencies while empowering end-users to recognize and request highly skilled workmanship.