UP 4 GREEN CONCRETE

Project description

Residential building construction boomed in many European countries during the post-war period as a consequence of the bombing and building destruction of the Second World War. All over Europe, this wave called for new constructive processes and the massive use of concrete.

These constructions, some of which are almost 70 years old, suffer from deterioration and meet standards which are outdated and now require rehabilitation works which concern not only the structure itself but also everything related to the comfort of use and energy efficiency and which require a global approach of the real estate. Pathologies of such buildings, as for instance, insufficient sound insulation, poor thermal insulation, humidity problems, can generate energy poverty for the dwellers (with very high expenses linked to energy consumption) and serious health problems.

Consequently, their rehabilitation is a key challenge and a specific approach has to be developed to match the needs identified.

In line with the goals set by the European Green Deal, the project aims at training construction professionals and future professionals to address the challenges created by the renovation of these buildings in order to mitigate the energy, health and pollution risks created by these buildings.

A consortium formed by Estonian, Italian, French, Polish and Greek partners was formed. Composed of vocational training centers, associations of construction workers and entrepreneurs and public sector educational agencies, the consortium regroups the competencies necessary to carry out the project.

The consortium produced a set of deliverables aimed at training the construction specialists on that subject. A report, a curriculum, a mobile application and a guide for professionals were produced and used for the training of construction specialists. Furthermore, dissemination and communication activities were carried out as well as a 4 days training event. 

Objectives

• raise awareness on the fact that a specific approach is required regarding concrete buildings if we consider the pending risks related to a bad renovation plan (social, economical, health-related)

• develop updated CVET and IVET training resources in order to meet the new training needs and thus offer a pathway more suitable to the demand to support professionals and future professionals in their activity, enable them to provide the customer with an appropriate renovation proposal in line with EE requirements and the improvement of living conditions (cost-cutting, health)

• design a methodology to provide each professional with tailor-made support (through practical materials and tools for the analysis of a building)

• train professionals and future professionals so that they are able to implement a global approach : technical and also human/social-oriented while devising a renovation plan

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