The third Transnational Partners Meeting of the HABITABLE project (Erasmus+ CoVE) was held from 4 to 6 February 2025 in Kuchl, Salzburg, Austria. Hosted by FH Salzburg, the event brought together project partners to assess progress, strengthen collaboration, and gain insight into the Austrian vocational education and training (VET) system, with a special focus on timber construction.

A key part of the meeting was dedicated to project development. Partners reviewed the status of all work packages, discussed the progress of activities, and shared updates, questions, and suggestions to ensure the smooth implementation of the project’s next phases. Several workshops and working sessions provided space to address outstanding topics, exchange ideas, and agree on next steps.

The meeting also featured multiple study visits that offered participants a comprehensive view of the Austrian dual education system and the excellence of VET provision in the wood and construction sectors. The consortium toured the FH Salzburg Knowledge Campus in Kuchl, including the Higher Technical School (HTL Kuchl), its new wooden facilities, sawmill, CNC machines, and joinery workshops. The group also visited the HTL Hallein, which provides advanced training not only in timber construction, but also in areas such as sculpture, stone and metal work, mechanical engineering, and interior design.

To complement the educational visits, the meeting agenda included a company visit to BinderHolz/B-Solutions, where participants learned about industrial innovation in timber construction, and a final visit to WIFI Salzburg, an institution specialising in training and continuing education for skilled professions, including vehicle technology, metalworking, and woodworking.