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Stimulate demand for sustainable energy skills with circularity as a driver and multifunctional green use of roofs, façades and interior elements as focus.

BUS-GoCircular
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ACTIVITY INFORMATION
What we are doing

One of the EU’s goals is to stimulate demand for sustainable energy skills in the building sector, and increase the number of skilled building professionals across the building design, operation and maintenance value chain. The EU-funded BUS-GoCircular project aims to tackle the challenges associated with stimulating this demand, and through capacity building boost the number of capable professionals in the field.

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How we are tracking

Developing a circular construction skills qualification framework. Stimulating market demand for circularity skills. Developing recognition schemes and conducting pilot courses. Improving the reputation of the construction sector and attracting women and youth to circular skills professions. Expanding BUS-GoCircular at national and EU-level by developing and implementing a communication and replication strategy.

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What we are achieving

The project will develop and implement a circular construction skills qualification framework specifically focusing on multifunctional green roofs, facades and interior elements. Specific activities concerning companies, real estate, homeowners and local authorities will be developed, including support towards legislative changes through circular green procurement and recognition of skills.

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Related ICLEI Pathways
  • Circular development
  • Zero emission development
Related SDGs
Focus Areas
Partners

Building Changes, Center for Energy Efficiency, Circle Economy, Civil Engineering and Geodesy, Czech Technical University in Prague, Institut of Circular Economy, ISSO, Technological University of the Shannon: Midlands Midwest, University of Architecture, University of Zagreb, Valencia Institute of Building, Valencian Federation of Construction Companies,

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