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A portal to foster knowledge sharing about energy efficiency and renewable energy related to the building and construction sector in Europe.
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The European reference portal for energy efficiency and renewable energy in buildings.
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NEWS & EVENTS
Stay up to date with all the latest news and events relevant to energy efficiency and renewable energy in buildings.
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Find the most up-to-date news relevant for the sector.
Events
Conferences, gatherings, and webinars. Don’t miss a date!
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Find out our content organised in thematic areas of interest.
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Topic of the Month
Each month, a topic is featured to guide our content.
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Search for the topic of your interest and access to the related information in the portal.
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Resources & Tools
RESOURCES & TOOLS
A selection of resources and tools relevant to practitioners and professionals in the buildings sector.
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Publications
Reports, scientific publications, brochures, legislative information, and more.
Case Studies
An overview of real-life results, lessons learned, and best practices.
Tools
A selection of tools for an easier decision-making process.
Links
A compilation of European projects, Institutions and organisations relevant for the sector.
Audio-visual resources
Expert talks and interviews, webinars, videos, and more.
Articles
Addressing policy and technical aspects on a wide range of topics.
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BUILD UP Skills
BUILD UP SKILLS
An initiative focusing on increasing the number of trained and qualified construction professionals across Europe.
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BUILD UP Skills Projects
Explore EU construction skills-related projects.
EU Exchange Meetings
Organised periodically to foster the exchange of expertise. Check the latest ones!
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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.

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Technology as key driver for the transformation of construction workforce

The construction industry is in the midst of a deep transformation led by the development of new technologies which are eventually changing workforce dynamics.

News

11/03/2024

Equity and inclusion illustration on construction site

Equality in the sustainable energy sector

Diversity, equity and inclusion still represent an untapped potential for sustainable energy solutions.

News

08/03/2024

How UK is boosting climate resiliency through digital skills

A skilled workforce is essential to reach a competitive advantage, market share and productivity. However, how to boost the digital skills? An example from UK.

News

06/03/2024

Jan Cromwijk: ‘Thinking in terms of skills prevents mismatches and contributes to sustainable employability’

Building conversations up with... Jan Cromwijk, Self-employed Educational Scientist at SkillsInFlow.

News

05/03/2024

Business man holding a tablet for capacity building skills

A task-based qualification framework for circular skills in construction

The current skills gap is requesting measures to upskill circular skills in the construction sector.

Publication

05/03/2024

Reverse mentoring to close the skills gap in construction

Reverse mentoring aims to pair senior staff with recent graduates to learn from each other.

News

01/03/2024

Expert Talk - Seamus Hoyne

EXPERT TALKS series is an initiative from the BUILD UP portal. In the form of face-to-face interviews, experts from all around Europe and covering the field of energy efficiency in buildings from different perspectives share their views, experience and expertise with BUILD UP audience. The interviews address relevant topics linked to the Topic of the Month.

Audio-visual resources

Construction worker from behind with a tool

Addressing the construction skills shortage in Europe

The lack of construction skilled workers in Europe acts as a barrier to growth. How can it be solved?

News

01/03/2024