On 17 June 2026, the BuildSkills Academy consortium gathered in Brussels for its annual General Coordination Meeting, hosted by our partners from the Cyprus University of Technology (CUT) at the Cyprus Permanent Representation to the European Union. The meeting brought together project partners from across Europe to review progress achieved during the third year of […]
The first BuildSkills Academy Masterclass “The Pact for Skills and What New Skills Will Drive the Twin Transition?” brought together more than 100 participants onsite and online from across Europe to discuss how the construction sector can address emerging skills needs and prepare its workforce for the green and digital transitions. Organised by the BuildSkills […]
Assessment of the Strategic Fit of the Certification Framework in the Partner Countries This deliverable presents the strategic assessment of the BuildSkills Academy Framework for Transitional Skills Certification, evaluating its relevance, feasibility, and potential for adoption across the six partner countries. Through an independent review conducted by the External Quality Assessment Panel (EQAP) and a […]
External Quality Assessment Report on the BuildSkills Certification Framework (M36) This deliverable presents the second independent quality assessment conducted by the External Quality Assessment Panel (EQAP) during months 25–36 of the BuildSkills Academy project. The review focuses on one of the project’s key achievements: the Framework for Transitional Skills Certification, developed in accordance with the […]
The BuildSkills Academy has successfully completed a series of national Country Round Tables dedicated to the verification of its Certification Framework for transitional (green and digital) skills in the construction sector. The discussions brought together stakeholders from vocational education and training (VET), industry, certification bodies, public authorities, and academia across Bulgaria, Italy, Lithuania, Cyprus, and […]
Certification of 12 BuildSkills Academy Training Courses This deliverable presents the certification process and outcomes for the twelve training courses developed within the BuildSkills Academy project. Applying the certification scheme established under Deliverable 3.1, all course syllabi and training materials underwent a rigorous assessment and certification procedure based on internationally recognised quality principles and alignment […]
Europe’s construction sector is undergoing a profound transformation driven by the green transition, digitalisation, and new performance standards for buildings. To support this transition, the BuildSkills Academy project has developed a comprehensive certification system for transitional skills in the built environment, designed to strengthen the recognition of professional competences and support workforce upskilling across the […]
18 – 19 June 2026 FIEC premises, Brussels, Belgium The BuildSkills Academy CoVE is pleased to organize a Masterclass entitled “The Pact for Skills and what new skills will drive the twin transition?”, taking place on 18 and 19 June 2026. The event will be held physically in Brussels, hosted at the premises of the FIEC – European Construction […]
Developed by the Cyprus Certification Company (CCC) in collaboration with all project partners, this deliverable lays the foundation for a robust and quality-assured learning and certification framework within the construction sector. Find more information HERE. Or preview the Deliverable below.
Independent Validation of the BuildEnrichedSkills Methodology This deliverable presents the results of the independent verification of the BuildEnrichedSkills Methodology (BESM) conducted by the External Quality Assessment Panel (EQAP), a group of 14 international experts representing vocational education and training, higher education, industry, policy-making, and sustainability sectors. The assessment forms a key part of the BuildSkills […]
The project Academy for Transitional Skills in the Built Environment is funded by the European Union under Grant Agreement number: 101104419. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them.
