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 implementation, assess ongoing activities, and coordinate the next steps towards the project’s successful completion.
Throughout the day, partners reviewed progress across all project work packages, celebrating key milestones while identifying priorities for the coming months. Discussions covered project management, communication and dissemination, stakeholder engagement, certification, pilot implementation, and the long-term sustainability of BuildSkills Academy. Particular attention was given to ensuring that all remaining activities stay on track ahead of the project’s final implementation period.
Among the key topics discussed were the completion of Work Package 2, continued implementation of pilot training courses in six countries, further development and exploitation of the Certification Framework, and preparations for the project’s governance and business models that will support the long-term sustainability of BuildSkills Academy beyond the project’s lifetime. Partners also reviewed progress against communication and stakeholder engagement KPIs, discussed website developments, and agreed on actions to further strengthen dissemination and collaboration with external stakeholders across Europe.
The consortium also confirmed the roadmap for the months ahead, including the completion of additional pilot courses, upcoming Masterclasses in Germany and Italy, continued stakeholder engagement activities, and preparations for the final project event planned for early 2027 in Brussels. Partners reaffirmed their shared commitment to delivering high-quality results that support the green and digital transition of the European construction sector through innovative vocational education, certification, and stronger cooperation between industry and training providers.
The meeting once again demonstrated the strength of the BuildSkills Academy partnership and its collaborative approach to developing future-oriented skills solutions for the construction ecosystem. With important milestones already achieved and the final project phase now underway, the consortium continues working together to ensure that the project’s results deliver lasting value for learners, educators, businesses, and the wider construction sector across Europe.
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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 Academy, coordinated by Cleantech Bulgaria, together with the European Construction Industry Federation (FIEC), the event was hosted in Brussels on 18 and 19 June 2026. It gathered representatives from European institutions, industry organisations, vocational education and training (VET) providers, higher education institutions, research organisations, certification bodies, social partners, and Centres of Vocational Excellence.
Across seven thematic panels, 24 speakers representing leading European organisations shared insights, good practices, and practical solutions for developing a future-ready construction workforce.
Addressing the Skills Challenge of the Twin Transition
The discussions highlighted the key challenges facing the sector:
growing labour and skills shortages across Europe;
the urgent need for upskilling and reskilling of the existing workforce;
increasing demand for green, digital, and circular economy competences;
the importance of attracting new talent to construction careers;
stronger cooperation between industry, education providers, policymakers, and social partners.
A common message emerged throughout the Masterclass: skills development is not only an education challenge – it is a strategic priority for Europe’s competitiveness, sustainability, and resilience.
Exploring the Future Construction Skills
The Masterclass followed a comprehensive approach, moving from European policy priorities to practical solutions and collaborative action.
Starting from the European Skills Policy and Strategic Vision for the Construction Sector, participants examined the Future Skills Needs for the Built Environment and the Innovative Training Solutions and Skills Development Pathways showcasing the BuildSkills Academy CoVE solutions and those of the Construction Blueprint. The discussion moved From Strategy to Implementation focusing on Scaling Skills Development Across Europe. Best Practices in Green and Digital Skills Development have been also shared.
The second day focused on Recognising, Validating and Certifying Skills for the Twin Transition, exploring how micro-credentials, apprenticeships, and transitional skills certification, can make skills more visible, trusted, and portable.
The Masterclass concluded with the Collaborative Action Lab aiming at Designing the Future of Skills Development, where participants worked together to identify challenges, opportunities, and priorities related to skills recognition, training innovation, and future cooperation.
All presentations delivered during the Masterclass are available here.
The BuildSkills Academy team thanks FIEC, all speakers, moderators, and participants for their valuable contributions and commitment to advancing skills development for a more sustainable, digital, and resilient construction sector.
Exploring BuildSkills Academy Solutions
The Masterclass demonstrated the importance of collaboration and shared action in building a skilled and resilient construction workforce.
Stakeholders are invited to visit and explore BuildSkills Academy resources, tools, and methodologies developed to support skills intelligence, training innovation, and lifelong learning in construction. These include the BuildEnrichedSkills Methodology (BESM) and the tailor-made Digital platform, enriched VET courses, and certification approaches designed for training providers, companies, and other actors across the construction ecosystem.
Participants and interested organisations are also encouraged to join the BuildSkills Community and contribute to a growing European network supporting vocational excellence, innovation, and skills development for the twin transition.
What’s Next?
The Brussels Masterclass is the first in a series of BuildSkills Academy Masterclasses aimed at fostering dialogue, sharing good practices, and supporting the implementation of skills solutions for the construction sector.
Two additional Masterclasses will take place later this year, providing further opportunities for stakeholders across Europe to exchange experiences and contribute to shaping the future of construction skills.
The first one will focus on “How sustainable construction will impact the construction sector in the future?” and will be conducted in hybrid format in Berlin, Germany as well as online on17 – 18 September 2026. The event will be co-organized by the German Energy Agency (dena). Тhis masterclass will explore how sustainable construction is changing the way buildings are designed, built, used and reused across Europe. Participants will discover how green and digital transition is reshaping the sector and creating new demands for skills, training and collaboration.
Registration for online participation is already open: REGISTER HERE.
On 8 and 9 October 2026 we’ll have the masterclass on “How to stimulate the interest of young people for taking career in construction?”co-organized by Formedil. The event will be conducted also in hybrid format – in Bologna, Italy during the SAIE Bologna 2026, as well as online. It will explore how innovation, sustainability and inclusive workplaces can make construction careers more attractive to young people. Inspired by entrepreneurial examples from ANCE Giovani, the event will focus on youth engagement and future careers in construction.
Registration for online participation is already open: REGISTER HERE.
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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 Bosnia and Herzegovina.
The aim was to assess the framework’s structure, feasibility, and relevance, while collecting practical feedback to support its further development and implementation.
Strong validation of quality and relevance
Across all participating countries, stakeholders positively evaluated the framework as:
Structured and transparent, with clearly defined certification procedures
Aligned with ISO principles, ensuring credibility and comparability
Relevant to labour market needs, supporting competence-based training and upskilling
The importance of independent certification and objective assessment was consistently highlighted as a key factor in building trust among employers and learners.
Supporting European skills recognition
Participants emphasised the added value of a common European approach, noting that the framework can:
enhance recognition of skills across countries
support workforce mobility
improve comparability of qualifications
At the same time, the framework was seen as a tool to help VET providers update curricula and align training offers with emerging green and digital skills.
Key recommendations for implementation
Stakeholders also identified several important conditions for successful implementation:
alignment with national qualification systems and regulations
stronger involvement of employers and sectoral organisations
provision of practical guidance and capacity-building for VET providers
ensuring visibility, recognition, and financial sustainability of certification
A step toward a trusted European reference
The outcomes of the Country Round Tables confirm that the BuildSkills Certification Framework has strong potential to become a reliable and widely recognised reference for skills in the construction sector.
The feedback collected will directly support the refinement of the framework and its future uptake across Europe.
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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 sector.
This system consists of two key components:
the BuildSkills Academy Certification Framework for transitional skills and competencies
a set of specific Certification Schemes for targeted professional profiles
Together, they establish a structured and transparent approach for assessing and recognising competences in the construction sector.
The Certification Framework: a common foundation
The Framework for Transitional Skills Certification provides the overall structure and rules for the certification of people working in the construction sector.
Developed in alignment with the principles of ISO/IEC 17024, the framework sets out the general requirements and procedures that certification bodies should follow when assessing and certifying professional competences.
The framework defines:
transparent certification procedures
requirements for assessment and examination
rules ensuring independence, impartiality and confidentiality
procedures for granting, maintaining, suspending or withdrawing certification
rights and obligations of certified professionals
mechanisms for complaints and appeals
By establishing these principles, the framework helps ensure that certification processes are credible, consistent and transparent.
Certification Schemes: translating the framework into practice
While the Certification Framework provides the overall structure and serves mainly the purposes of inspiring certification organizations and VET providers across Europe to integrate this skills recognition approach in their offers, the BuildSkills Academy partners have also applied this process in practice and developed a set of specific certification schemes.
Certification scheme for curricula and training materials
This scheme focuses on the quality and relevance of vocational education and training (VET) programmes. It establishes a structured process through which curricula and training materials can be evaluated and validated to ensure that they:
reflect the competence profiles and learning outcomes required by the sector
integrate the BuildEnrichedSkills Methodology (BESM) developed within the project
provide learners with the knowledge, practical skills, and competences necessary for emerging roles in the built environment
Through this scheme, training providers can demonstrate that their programmes are fully aligned with the competence-based approach promoted by the project, creating a stronger link between training provision and competence certification.
Certification schemes for individuals
In addition to validating training programmes, the BuildSkills Academy project has developed 12 certification schemes for individuals, targeting key professional profiles in the construction sector. These schemes define the requirements for certifying the competences of professionals and workers, including:
the scope of certification and occupational tasks
the competence requirements
prerequisites and eligibility criteria
assessment and examination methods, including theoretical and practical evaluation
conditions for maintaining and renewing certification
Certification is granted to individuals who successfully complete the assessment process conducted by a certification body operating in accordance with the principles of ISO/IEC 17024 for the certification of persons.
Through these schemes, the BuildSkills Academy certification system enables professionals to demonstrate their competence in key transitional skills needed for the evolving construction sector.
Connecting certification with VET
A distinctive feature of the BuildSkills Academy certification system is its strong commitment to updating VET offers for construction professionals.
Candidates for certification are expected to complete training courses enriched through the BuildEnrichedSkills Methodology (BESM) developed within the project. This innovative tool allows VET providers to enrich their training courses with competence-based learning outcomes, ensuring that training reflects the evolving green and digital skills required in the built environment.
Through this integration, the BuildSkills certification system creates a coherent pathway from training to competence validation.
Exploiting the Certification Framework
The BuildSkills Academy Certification Framework has been designed as a practical tool that can be used and further developed beyond the project consortium.
Certification bodies may use the framework as a reference for developing competence-based certification schemes for construction professionals, following the principles of ISO/IEC 17024 for certification of persons.
At the same time, VET providers can align their training programmes with the competence requirements defined in the certification schemes and integrate the BuildEnrichedSkills Methodology (BESM) into their curricula thus ensuring the provision of the emerging skills needed by the sector.
Through this wider adoption, the framework can support greater transparency in competence recognition, stronger links between training and certification, and the continuous upskilling of the construction workforce.
Benefits for the construction ecosystem
The BuildSkills Academy certification system has been designed to support multiple stakeholders across the construction ecosystem.
For professionals:
validation of competences through a structured assessment process
improved visibility of skills in the labour market
clearer competence requirements linked to labour market needs
alignment of curricula with recognised certification schemes
For certification bodies:
a structured framework for developing and implementing certification schemes
Supporting the transformation of the construction sector
By establishing a transparent system for competence certification, the BuildSkills Academy CoVE contributes to:
strengthening quality standards in construction
supporting upskilling and reskilling of the workforce
enhancing mobility and recognition of skills
facilitating the green and digital transition of the sector
The Certification system developed under the project represents an important step toward building a future-ready construction workforce in Europe.
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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 Industry Federation.
As a Centre of Vocational Excellence (CoVE) BuildSkills Academy is dedicated to strengthening vocational education and training (VET) systems in the construction sector. Our mission is to equip professionals with the green and digital skills needed to support the twin transition toward a more sustainable and digitalized construction industry.
This distinguished Masterclass is co-organised in close collaboration with FIEC, coordinator of the Pact for Skills in Construction, and will bring together a prominent assembly of industry leaders, VET providers, policymakers, and skills experts from across Europe. The event will serve as a strategic platform for:
Insightful dialogue on evolving skills intelligence and labour market foresight
Exchange of innovative practices in workforce transformation and capacity building
Advancing approaches to apprenticeships, lifelong learning, and skills recognition
Identifying concrete pathways for large-scale upskilling and reskilling across the European construction ecosystem
Through high-level deliberations, peer learning, and curated networking opportunities, participants will contribute to shaping a shared European vision for skills development, reinforcing the resilience, competitiveness, and sustainability of the construction sector.
The working language of the event will be English.
Stakeholders interested in joining the Masterclass online are warmly invited to complete a short registration form here:
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The BuildSkills Academy project presents a set of 12 pilot course syllabi, developed and enriched to embed green and digital skills into vocational education and training for the construction sector. These courses are designed to empower professionals at all levels – from technicians to urban designers – with the competences needed to thrive in Europe’s green and digital transition.
Developed by leading VET providers across Europe
The courses were created through international collaboration between six institutions, which will implement the initial piloting in six countries starting from November 2025:
Bosnia & Herzegovina: CETEOR – Center for Economic, Technological and Environmental Development Sarajevo
Bulgaria: CQ – Construction Qualification
Cyprus: CUT – Cyprus University of Technology
Greece: AUEB – Athens University of Economics & Business
Italy: SFC – Sistemi Formativi Confindustria
Lithuania: APRC – Alytaus Vocational Education Centre
Each of the 12 syllabus integrates digital proficiency and sustainable practices, preparing learners for modern construction challenges. Developed using the BuildEnrichedSkills Methodology (BESM) and its online Self-Assessment Tool, the courses are tailored to industry demands and future skills needs.
Energy Efficient Installations in Buildings (APRC – EQF 4)
Smart, Resilient & Circular Cities (SFC – EQF 5)
Design and Engineering
Construction Technology (CQ – EQF 4)
Bio-inspired Innovation and Design for Sustainable Engineering Solutions (CUT – EQF 6)
Circular Waste Management
Circular Waste Management (CETEOR – EQF 4)
Circular Economy and Waste Management (AUEB – EQF 6)
Environment, Health and Safety
Work Safety in Construction (APRC – EQF 3)
Risk and Reliability in Health and Safety (CUT – EQF 6)
New Building Materials
Building Information Modelling – Digital Tools in Construction (CQ – EQF 4)
Digitalisation and Sustainable Development: Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) Tools for Sustainability (AUEB – EQF 7)
For VET Trainers
Want to enrich your own courses with green and digital skills? Explore the BESM and the Self-assessment Tool as a starting point. Want to expand the portfolio of your training offerings? Soon you’ll have the chance to adopt one of our courses!
For Construction Professionals
You are interested in our courses? The pilot courses will be launched in November 2025 across the six pilot countries and professionals will have the opportunity to upskill / reskill directly with their local VET providers.
Each course will be introduced in detail in the coming months!
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Representatives of the BuildSkills Academy took part in the Forum on Vocational Excellence 2025, held in Kolding, Denmark on 8–10 September.
The event gathered more than 380 participants from nearly 40 countries, including CoVE coordinators, vocational education and training (VET) providers, industry representatives, policymakers, and learners. As a flagship event of the Community of Practice for Centres of Vocational Excellence (CoP CoVEs), the forum served as a platform for sharing good practices, fostering cooperation, and discussing the future direction of VET in Europe.
For BuildSkills Academy, which focuses on advancing vocational excellence in the construction sector, participation in the forum was a valuable opportunity to strengthen collaboration, exchange experiences, and contribute to ongoing discussions on the development of green and digital skills in VET.
The BuildSkills Academy team extends its appreciation to the organizing institutions and partners for hosting a productive and well-structured event. The next Forum on Vocational Excellence will take place in Graz, Austria, on 7–10 September 2026.
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The BuildSkills Academy project has reached a key milestone with the completion of Deliverable 3.5. Certification schemes of curricula and training materials and of individuals. 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.
The deliverable introduces 13 certification schemes – each designed to guarantee quality, compliance, and competency in both learning content and individual qualifications. These schemes support the standardisation and credibility of the training developed within the project.
Certification Scheme for Curricula and Training Materials
The first scheme focuses on assessing and certifying all training curricula and materials (both enriched and newly developed) according to predefined quality standards and their alignment with the European Qualification Framework (EQF). This ensures:
All learning outcomes are tailored to the appropriate EQF level.
Training content meets high quality standards to support those outcomes.
The assessment and certification process is managed by dedicated technical and assessment committees composed of independent experts. The process includes formal submission, evaluation, feedback, and certification, with ongoing obligations for updates in case of any material changes.
12 Certification Schemes for Individual Competence Assessment
The remaining schemes cover the assessment and certification of individuals in key qualification areas at EQF Levels 3 to 7. These schemes are aligned with ISO/IEC 17024:2012 standards and outline:
Criteria for certification and re-certification.
Evaluation procedures for knowledge and skills.
Obligations for both the certified professionals and the certification body (CCC).
The individual certification schemes cover the following qualifications:
Construction Safety Technician (EQF 3)
Construction Technician (EQF 4)
Energy Management Technician (EQF 4)
Waste Management Technician (EQF 4)
Digitization Technician (EQF 4)
Installers of Energy-efficient Building Systems (EQF 4)
Sustainable Urban Designer (EQF 5)
Sustainable Urban Environment Designer (EQF 5)
Health and Safety Risk and Reliability Practitioner (EQF 6)
Bio-inspired Design Specialist (EQF 6)
Circular Economy and Waste Management Specialist (EQF 6)
Digitalization Expert in Sustainability (EQF 7)
These certification schemes provide a unified approach to upskilling and validating competencies across the construction industry – ensuring that the professionals certified under the BuildSkills Academy banner meet consistent and transparent standards.
The schemes are presented in full within Deliverable 3.5, serving as a reference for certification bodies, training providers, employers, and learners alike. Explore the full overview of the certification schemes developed for training courses and professional qualifications within the BuildSkills Academy: Deliverable 3.5 | Online Guide | Certification schemes of curricula and training materials and of individuals
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The BuildSkills Academy project has reached a significant milestone with the launch of the BuildSkills Platform (BSP), an innovative online tool designed to support Vocational Education and Training (VET) centers across Europe. Developed as part of the European Union-funded initiative, the platform aims to help VET providers assess and enhance their training programs to better align with the evolving needs of the construction sector, particularly in the context of the green and digital transition.
The construction industry is undergoing a rapid transformation, driven by new sustainability standards and digital innovations. At the same time, the sector faces critical workforce shortages and a growing demand for highly skilled professionals. The BuildSkills Platform addresses these challenges by offering a free, user-friendly solution that allows VET providers to self-assess and improve their courses.
Through the platform, users can evaluate their existing or newly developed training programs against specific construction occupations. The system provides a detailed skills gapanalysis, a quality assurance assessment, and guided recommendations for enhancing course content. Additionally, the platform features a Skills Explorer, which includes a comprehensive list of nearly 300 skills relevant to the construction industry.
The BuildSkills Platform is open to all VET providers and requires only a simple registration to access its full range of features. By leveraging this tool, training centers can ensure that their curricula meet emerging industry demands, equipping learners with the necessary expertise for sustainable and technologically advanced construction careers.
The BuildSkills Academy project is committed to strengthening the European workforce by fostering high-quality education and training opportunities. The introduction of this state-of-the-art platform marks a crucial step toward building a skilled, future-ready labor force in the construction sector.
For more information and to explore the platform, visit:
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The BuildSkills Academy (BSA) project is taking a major step toward enhancing vocational training with the introduction of the BuildEnrichedSkills Methodology (BESM). This structured, research-backed approach empowers Vocational Education and Training (VET) providers to modernize their courses with essential green and digital skills, ensuring that training aligns with the evolving needs of the construction sector.
What Has Been Done?
The BESM was developed through a rigorous, multi-phase process that combined research, industry collaboration, and pilot testing:
Research & Framework Development – BESM builds upon initial work on skills mapping and VET quality assurance, ensuring compliance with EQAVET standards and alignment with industry skill demands.
Stakeholder Engagement & Validation – The methodology was co-developed with VET providers, industry professionals, and policymakers. It was refined through two virtual roundtables and six country roundtables to ensure practical relevance.
Pilot Testing & Digital Integration – A self-assessment questionnaire was piloted across 12 courses within the BuildSkills Academy consortium. Based on feedback, a digital platform was developed to streamline the BESM practical implementation.
What Does the Methodology Propose?
The BESM provides a structured, three-step process for VET providers to enhance their courses with essential green and digital skills:
Self-Assessment – A structured questionnaire helps VET providers evaluate their courses based on content, teaching methods, and assessment approaches.
Skills Gap Identification – An automated gap analysis report compares existing course content against industry standards and highlights missing skills.
Enrichment Process – BESM offers practical guidelines, best practices, and digital tools to support course improvement, ensuring that training programs remain relevant and future-proof.
This methodology is fully integrated into a digital platform – a user-friendly tool for VET providers to assess, refine, and enhance their courses efficiently.
Why Does It Matter?
The construction industry is undergoing a rapid transformation, driven by sustainability goals and technological advancements. At the same time, workforce shortages and the demand for new skills continue to grow. The BESM directly addresses these challenges by providing a clear, structured framework that enables VET providers to:
Adapt and modernize their courses to include essential green and digital skills.
Align training programs with industry and policy demands.
Ensure a high standard of education, incorporating innovative teaching methods like AR/VR and problem-based learning.
Empower educators with a step-by-step process to enrich courses quickly and effectively.
Support workforce development, equipping learners with job-ready skills for the evolving construction sector.
What’s Next?
Introduction of the BESM Digital Platform, providing an interactive tool for course assessment and improvement.
Further validation and refinement, with input from external quality experts.
Integration into VET curricula across Europe, ensuring widespread adoption and impact.
Explore the full report, its scope, content and procedurehere: BuildEnrichedSkills Methodology.
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