Topic of the month
APRIL: Competitiveness in the construction industry: focus on digitalisation 
This month, the ToM is 'Competitiveness in the construction industry: focus on digitalisation'. Be ready for these subtopics:
- Digitalisation
- Smart technologies, AI
- Policy framework for competitiviness and digitalisation
- General financing instruments
What is new in BUILD UP?
- White Paper on Affordable, Sustainable Energy Transition and Building Renovation
White Paper on Affordable, Sustainable Energy Transition and Building RenovationPublication03/04/2025Editorial team - EU Smart Readiness Indicator: Italy's test phase launch
EU Smart Readiness Indicator: Italy's test phase launchNews03/04/2025Editorial team - Union of Skills release: Addressing skills shortages and evolving labour market demands
Union of Skills release: Addressing skills shortages and evolving labour market demandsNews03/04/2025Editorial team - Analysis of the adoption of Building Information Modelling (BIM) across the EU
Analysis of the adoption of Building Information Modelling (BIM) across the EUPublication02/04/2025Editorial team - ACCORD Project webinar on 'Digital Building Permit tools and methodologies for municipalities and professionals' is available!
ACCORD Project webinar on 'Digital Building Permit tools and methodologies for municipalities and professionals' is available!News02/04/2025Swapna SAHA - European Urban Forum Kick-Off at European Parliament
European Urban Forum Kick-Off at European ParliamentNews02/04/2025Editorial team
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