Will you submit a LIFE project proposal this year? The #EULife24 Calls for proposals are expected to be published on 18 April 2024. Mark the key dates in your calendar now and get ready to make a positive change!
We’re excited to announce the LIFE Calls for Proposals 2024 - and we want to hear your ideas for conserving nature, protecting the environment, taking climate action and transitioning Europe to clean energy.
The EU Building Stock Observatory (BSO) has undergone its most substantial upgrade since its inception in 2016, with the new version launched last month offering an improved user interface and better data availability. With this update, the BSO, as an open-source web platform on the energy performance of buildings in the EU, has the potential to become the central data hub for Europe’s building stock.
Representatives of 39 new, groundbreaking cleantech projects met in Brussels at the Cleantech Conference on 11 April 2024. These highly innovative projects were allocated a total amount of over EUR 3.4 billion of funding following the third large scale call under the Innovation Fund.
The time has come to secure a seat at the European Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW) taking place in Brussels and online on 11-13 June 2024. Get ready to exchange new ideas, meet other members of the clean energy community, and expand your network.
Explore the programme and find out more about the prominent speakers and 60+ sessions exploring key topics on net-zero energy solutions, cities and citizens, renewables, energy efficiency, decarbonisation and international cooperation.
Housing represents a cornerstone of human well-being. Ensuring accessibility and efficiency not only enhances quality of life but also paves the way for economic resilience and social cohesion. The European Union has set policies, initiatives, and financial instruments to reach these goals.
This newsletter summarises, amongst many other items, the latest and most relevant content published in the BUILD UP portal on March’s Topic of the Month: 'Sustainable energy skills’ in the building sector, specially curated by us to keep you up to date on this key topic. In April, we are featuring content related to ‘Affordable, inclusive, and energy efficient buildings’, addressing topics such as housing affordability for citizens, the revised EPBD with minimum energy performance standards, financing mechanisms for low-income households, and many more closely related subjects. Explore our overview article below and if you want to share content on that scope, including articles, papers, case studies, webinars... get in touch now and we will help to promote it!
What is the role of skills mapping in the decarbonisation of buildings? Several experts shared the insights and experience of four projects: BuildUpSkills Netherlands, Train4Sustain, Arise and BUS-Go Circular. Check the video!
MEZeroE project has recently released its Digital Innovation Platform, to accelerate the digital transition in the building sector.
An impressive EnerPHit deep renovation of an office building has achieved good airtightness and it is certified EnerPHit Standard.
The construction industry is in the midst of a deep transformation led by the development of new technologies which are eventually changing workforce dynamics.
There is an unprecedented labour shortage for construction workers across Europe that is impeding economic growth, prompting industry leaders to confront these issues. How can it be solved?
As an educational scientist, Jan Cromwijk is working on connecting skills data with learning offers available in the learning ecosystems, through the BUILD UP Skills advisor App. Learn more about the skills needed to sustain the built environment.
We talked about Sustainable skills in the construction sector with Seamus Hoyne, Dean of Flexible and Work Place Learning and director of Industry Engagement at the Technological University of Shannon: Midlands Midwest (Ireland).
In the frame of the European Year of Skills, BUILD UP has developed a video series featuring various experts of the BUILD UP Skills initiative, who share best national examples related to skills in the construction sector.
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.
The construction industry is increasingly realising the profound significance of a skilled workforce. Beyond being just a means for employment, skills form the very essence of our being, shaping every aspect of our lives. This article, authored by the ARISE team, marks the beginning of a series spotlighting seven key metrics that delve into the essence of skills within the construction sector.
Wearables, exoskeletons, and AI are redefining industry standards, fostering efficiency and well-being. Explore the transformative journey of BEEYONDERS and HumanTech in the construction sector, with a focus on human-centric innovation and safety.
How is Europe investing in education, training, and professional development to create a workforce that is equipped to tackle the decarbonisation of the building stock? 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.
Don’t forget our info session on 10 April: ‘Working together to fund a green future for Europe: What was achieved in 2023 and what lies ahead in 2024’. A great moment to reflect on our past successes, and the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. Join the session in CINEA room 00/41 (first come, first served – please accept the invitation) or via Teams.
