EXPERT TALKS series is an initiative from the BUILD UP portal. In the form of face-to-face interviews, experts from all around Europe 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.
Post date: 24 Nov 2022
Type: Link
The session was presented by Aranzazu Galán González, Senior Researcher at Université Libre de Bruxelles and BUILD UP Editorial Board Member, and moderated by Helena O'Rourke-Potocki, from ICLEI. The session presented the work developed so far on the design of the circular skills framework and the next steps for validation and implementation.
Post date: 23 Nov 2022
Type: News
The INCREAS project proposes a hybrid event that could be followed in Zoom from Villa Rufolo, Ravello in Italy. The agenda for the day is the following: 09:00 - 09:30 Welcome and Introduction
Post date: 22 Nov 2022
Type: Event
Labour and skills shortages in the renovation sector are one of the main obstacles that need to be overcome to successfully implement the Renovation Wave in the EU, contributing to achieving climate neutrality and social goals.
Post date: 17 Nov 2022
Type: Publication
Over the last two years construction companies have operated in a very different risk landscape, which continues to bring challenges throughout the supply chain. Those that have weathered the storm so far continue to experience delays and disruption as the Russia-Ukraine crisis adds to the pain caused by Brexit and the pandemic. This article explores:
Post date: 16 Nov 2022
Type: Publication
Construction firms need to recruit and invest in both traditional and new digital skills to harness post-pandemic growth. But talent shortages, inflation, the cost-of-living crisis, and Brexit, are getting in the way. That’s according to the report "UK construction in 2022: Addressing talent challenges for the future workforce", published by Autodesk.
Post date: 16 Nov 2022
Type: News
Innovative techniques and technologies are set to drive growth, yet the industry faces major challenges in finding people with the right digital construction skills. Rebecca De Cicco, global chair of Women in BIM and principal for digital enablement at Aurecon, says it is time for action.
Post date: 13 Nov 2022
Type: News
ST Vincent College in Gosport has invested £600,000 in expanding its construction teaching centre to help plug a skills gap in the area’s building trade.
Post date: 13 Nov 2022
Type: News
As Moscow wages war on Ukraine, the European Union is scrambling for ways to reduce its dependence on natural gas piped from Russia, which accounts for about 40 percent of the bloc’s total consumption.
Post date: 9 Nov 2022
Type: News
BUS-GoCircular partners are proud to invite you to the webinar “Bringing Circular skills to the design and construction sector.” as part of the BUILDUP Skills topic of the month "Boosting demand for skilled workers in the building sector
Post date: 9 Nov 2022
Type: Event