The inaugural issue of the Pact for Skills Newsletter was published in September 2025, bringing together updates from the coordinators of the Pact for Skills in Construction, the European Construction Industry Federation (FIEC), the European Builders Confederation (EFBWW) and the European Builders Confederation (EBC) and its signatories. The edition highlighted the latest initiatives, ongoing projects, and emerging opportunities shaping the construction sector.
Among the key topics covered:
First Signatory Meeting — A recap of the inaugural signatory meeting, held on 23 October 2025, outlining the outcomes and next steps for the partnership.
BuildSkills Academy — A showcase of 12 innovative courses designed to equip the construction workforce with the skills needed for the future, developed within the framework of the BuildSkills Academy project.
EBC 25th Anniversary Conference — Coverage of the milestone conference, alongside the publication of the study “EU Micro-Companies in the Construction Sector: Rising to the 2040 Climate Challenge.”
Resilient Generation Project — An introduction to this European Social Fund (ESF) and Luxembourgish Ministry of Education-funded initiative, focused on empowering young people through education and skills development.
Women Can Build LatAm project— A spotlight on the project promoting gender equality in the construction industry across Latin America.
Green, Digital and Just Transition — Policy recommendations from the cement industry outlining a pathway toward a sustainable and equitable transformation of the sector.
Activities in Italy — An overview of national initiatives supporting the Pact for Skills in Construction at the local level.
Read the full Newsletter: Pact for Skills in Construction Newsletter