The pan-European NEBA Alliance consortium has announced the launch of the New European Bauhaus Academy (NEB Academy), a significant development in our shared journey towards a more sustainable built environment.

The NEB Academy, first announced by President von der Leyen in Finland in November 2022, aims to push new skills and education across all levels of the construction sector, focusing on the NEB values of sustainability, aesthetics, and inclusiveness.

Level(s), as the EU's common language for improving the sustainability performance of buildings, is a simple entry point for applying circular economy principles in our built environment. Its framework is an extensively tested system for measuring and supporting improvements – from building design to end of life, for various building types. 

Therefore, Level(s) is perfectly positioned to compliment the NEB Academy’s values, which promote building sustainability, aesthetics and inclusiveness by ensuring accurate and consistent reporting of sustainability across the construction sector.

President von der Leyen has welcomed the NEB Academy, stating: 

‘It will be a solid support for Europe's construction industry, addressing labour shortages and promoting knowledge sharing including on sustainable bio-based solutions, like the circular use of wood and other innovative materials.’

Over the next two years, the NEBA Alliance will develop an international alliance of educational actors and training providers, connecting five local and regional hubs across Europe. These hubs will offer tailored and high-quality co-created training services, curricula, and programmes on sustainable construction solutions via a digital platform.

The NEB Academy is now ready to launch its EU-wide training network, backed by a powerhouse of 14 European partners, so keep an eye out for further news on its launch.

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If you are interested in finding out more about this topic, you can also read our factsheet on Level(s) and the new European Bauhaus.