The second issue of the Pact for Skills Newsletter was published in December 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:
BuildSkills Academy — Introducing a platform to support VET providers in the Green and Digital Transition.
European Partnership for Affordable Housing Initiative (SHAPE II) – Official call launch for SHAPE II Lighthouse districts in sustainable and affordable housing.
BUSUnited Project – Official launch of the BUILD UP Skills United project under the LIFE Programme.
Eurofound Report – Launch of the new Eurofound report on the twin transitions in the construction sector.
Digital and Green Skills – News on signatory PEDMEDE, actions to strengthen Digital and Green Skills Across Europe.
Welcome Work Project – Release of Key resources in the framework of The Welcome Work Project on inclusion of refugees within the construction sector.
Construction Education in Slovenia – Initiatives from the Slovenian Chambers of Construction and Building materials Industry on strengthening cooperation for the future of Construction education.
Read the full Newsletter: Pact for Skills in Construction Newsletter