Topic of the Month (May 2025)
Each month a relevant topic and several sub-topics are covered in detail. For the Topic of the Month, content following a common thread is developed by BUILD UP Editorial Board in collaboration with the Board of Ambassadors and other relevant experts in the field. This includes producing articles, case studies, webinars and more, all in line with the specific topic selected. Relevant events are also identified and highlighted.
Topics of the Month are announced at the end of the previous month in our website and newsletter. Please write us if you wish to know more about our upcoming topics of the month.
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
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Artificial Intelligence is revolutionising energy efficiency in buildings, positioning them as key players in the energy transition. This report explores how AI adoption enables more precise, flexible and interconnected energy management across the built environment.
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The RENOVERTY project, funded by the European Union, has launched a free online training programme focused on co-creation for energy renovation in rural areas and tackling energy poverty.
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The decarbonisation of Europe’s building sector is progressing under new regulatory demands. This REHVA report offers a strategic guide to the harmonised calculation of climate impact across the full life cycle of buildings.
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The EU-funded FACILITA initiative has launched a Community of Practice to support local and regional authorities in delivering faster, greener, and more cost-effective public building renovations across Europe.
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The 6th edition of the Façade Architecture Construction and Engineering Course is starting in October 2025.
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El proyecto New Skills for Nearly Zero Energy Buildings (NS4nZEBs) impulsa la formación de profesionales del sector de la construcción para acelerar la descarbonización total del parque de edificios.
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The review highlights how local governments must adapt to new renovation policies, integrating heating system upgrades and climate resilience measures to protect vulnerable communities.
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Building conversations up with... Rizal Sebastian, Chair Professor at The Hague University of Applied Sciences & Senior Advisor to RVO the Netherlands Enterprise Agency.
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EuropeOn has released a comprehensive guide to support the assessment of the workforce in sectors linked to energy efficiency. The report outlines a structured approach to identifying skills gaps and shaping effective policies in education, employment, and the broader energy transition.
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Building conversations up with... Luisa Sileni, Scuola Edile di Bologna IIPLE, Head of Learning & Training Offer and seasoned EU Project Manager on skills
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