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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Energy efficiency retrofitting of buildings is a topic high on the EU policy agenda since buildings are identified as one of the main sources of energy savings.
News
On March 4th 2024, the new Austrian education and training roadmap for professionals in the building sector was presented to members of educational institutions, chambers and guilds, policy makers and professionals within a final public event in Vienna.
News
This article delves into the multifaceted realm of skills development in Europe's construction and building sector, exploring the critical role it plays in shaping the industry's future. How is Europe investing in education, training, and professional development to create a workforce equipped to tackle the upcoming challenges, such as the decarbonisation of the building stock?
Overview Article
BUILD2050 fosters sustainable, healthy European building practices through interdisciplinary courses aimed at decarbonising construction by 2050, supported by a network of academic and sector partners.
Technical Article
In March, BUILD UP continues its exploration of the Year of Skills, presenting a series of videos featuring various experts and participants of the BUILD UP Skills initiative. These videos delve into crucial topics such as the impact of the initiative on upskilling building professionals, the factors facilitating readiness to achieve energy goals at a national level, and best practices in skills development.
Audio-visual resources
The Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE) has warned that building inspectors have been pressured to register at Building Safety Regulator (BSR).
News
If we are to address the skills shortages in construction, then we must view skills as more than just the tools for employment. Just as DNA is the blueprint for life, skills are the mechanisms of life. Skills are more than tools for jobs, they are part and parcel of our whole life and must be viewed as such.
Technical Article
The RES2 project is developing the Italian roadmap to performing qualitative and quantitative analyses of the gap in skills needed to reach a carbon-neutral building environment.
Technical Article
The construction industry is known to lag behind in terms of innovation, however it is experiencing a transformation with the introduction of digital and smart technology.
News
Explore the transformative journey of BEEYONDERS and HumanTech in the construction sector, focusing on human-centric innovation and safety. Discover how wearables, exoskeletons, and AI redefine industry standards, fostering efficiency and well-being.
Technical Article