Building Matters aims to raise awareness of the need for green skills related to the use of building materials and prepare vocational training providers to adapt their training offerings to changing skill needs, green and digital transformation, and economic cycles. The main objectives include changing the mindset of industry players towards green trends, creating sustainable alliances in building materials at local, national, and transnational levels, exploring sustainable solutions to emerging material and pricing issues, promoting sustainable behaviours and approaches to mitigate climate transition risks in the construction sector, and developing training activities for green skills.

Furthermore, the project aims to facilitate access to high-quality learning opportunities through the use of virtual, digital, and blended learning methodologies, promoting information sharing and mutual learning. As part of the project, Sustainable Building Materials Curricula will be integrated into the Building Matters training programme within a digital e-learning environment. This e-learning platform will support the professional development of VET teachers and trainers with learning opportunities and training offerings aligned with sustainable and forward-looking transition pathways.

In addition, the e-learning platform will enable all profiles within the construction supply chain, as well as interested stakeholders, to easily access and utilize the flexible Building Matters training package and the tools it contains. ​

For more information on the project, consult the website https://buildingmatters.gzs.si/vsebina/EN

These courses aim to provide end users with ecological skills to address the environmental and climate transition challenges facing the construction sector, promoting and providing fundamental knowledge on the use of sustainable building materials.

The training curricula are structured into 4 training sessions/modules:

Module 1: Environmental aspects of building materials

Module 2: Life cycle assessment of building materials

Module 3: EU standards and labelling of building materials

Module 4: Awareness of new sustainable building materials

The module delivery methods are asynchronous. Approximately 30 hours of self-study and homework are expected

The training package includes: 1 animated video presentation for each module, handbook (covering material), library with additional material, Self-assessment test at the end of each module.

After successfully completing the training course, participants will receive a certificate of attendance.