Topic of the Month (March 2024)
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 "Sustainable energy skills". Be ready for these subtopics:
- BUILD UP Skills
- EU policies and initiatives
- Upskilling professionals
and more!
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This new REVEAL project's study demonstrates that Al6060 cut wire granules offer a safe, efficient, and scalable aluminium fuel solution for renewable energy storage, enabled by a unique pore-forming oxidation mechanism.
Technical Article
On the 12th of March 2025, the second ACCORD webinar on the Digital Building Permit tools and methodologies gathered an interactive exchange on the learning materials produced by ACCORD partners.
News
The European Urban Forum held its inaugural event at the European Parliament on March 18, 2025.
News
La filiera degli smart building in Italia, con un fatturato di 174 miliardi, affronta una carenza di competenze green e smart, richiedendo investimenti in formazione per colmare il gap e favorire la creazione di 200.000 posti di lavoro qualificati.
News
The Construction Blueprint 2 project aims to improve training and qualifications in the construction sector to address digital and green transitions, supporting the goal of upskilling 30% of the workforce annually by 2030.
News
The guide highlights how local communities are leading sustainable urban transformations through citizen-led co-design, offering insights and frameworks for creating more connected, ecologically sustainable cities.
Publication
'AI for Future Cities' explores the impact of artificial intelligence on urban planning, design, and management, highlighting its potential benefits, challenges, and the need for responsible use in shaping sustainable cities.
Publication
Prepare for the ACCORD webinar on March 12 (11.00-12.00 CET) by reviewing training materials and video presentations on BIM-based building permits, automation, compliance, carbon checking, rule formalisation, model quality, and transformation pathways.
Publication
The 'Sustainable Housing from a European Perspective' Summer School at TU Delft (1-11 July 2025) offers insights into sustainable housing strategies, policies, and practices through lectures, workshops, and a renovation challenge, open to students and professionals in the field.
News
The document highlights the need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from buildings through retrofitting, addressing challenges such as high costs, data gaps, and technical issues, while exploring opportunities in innovation and policy to meet net-zero targets by 2050.
Publication