Construye 2020+. A new boosf for green jobs, growth and sustainability

The project aims to promote green employment in the construction sector by improving training and professional accreditation in energy efficiency, renewable energy systems and nearly zero-energy buildings, supporting the transition towards a more sustainable and competitive industry.
Specific objectives:
- To develop an updated and integrated training and accreditation framework for green skills.
- To enhance professionals’ competences in energy efficiency (EE), renewable energy systems (RES) and nearly zero-energy buildings (nZEB).
- To foster collaboration among key stakeholders through an innovation-based approach.
- To encourage SME involvement and strengthen their role in sustainable construction.
- To raise awareness and ensure wide dissemination of results across target groups.

Construye 2020+ builds on previous successful initiatives to further support the transformation of the construction sector in Spain. The project focuses on developing a comprehensive training and accreditation scheme tailored to current market needs. It combines face-to-face and online learning and integrates innovative methodologies such as BIM and Lean Construction. The project adopts a collaborative approach based on the Quintuple Helix model, engaging academia, industry, public authorities and civil society. It addresses key barriers to the adoption of sustainable practices and contributes to European climate and energy targets by strengthening the skills required for greener buildings.

The project delivers an updated training framework and new professional standards for green skills, including a system for recognising competences (‘Green Tag’). It supports the development of a new qualification for energy auditors and promotes the use of digital tools and open educational resources. It also establishes mechanisms to involve SMEs, such as an ecological incubator, and carries out extensive dissemination and awareness-raising activities. Overall, it strengthens workforce skills, enhances sector competitiveness and supports the transition to a low-carbon construction industry.