The final conference under the “Transforming VET in Construction – Innovative Materials for Building and Energy Efficiency” (BEE-VET) project, funded under the Erasmus+ Programme of the European Union, took place on October 7th, 2022 in RAMADA Sofia City Centre, Sofia, Bulgaria. Over 250 participants from Turkey, Slovakia, Austria, Hungary
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BEE-VET International Conference
RAABE Bulgaria and the BEE-VET project partnership organize an International Conference – the final dissemination event under the project. The event will be held on 7th October 2022 at RAMADA Sofia City Centre, 131, Maria Luiza Blvd., Sofia, Bulgaria. During the conference you will have the outstanding opportunity
New NSW policy for energy-efficient homes
At the end of August 2022, a new policy for sustainable buildings and state environmental planning was introduced for helping New South Wales (NSW) to reach net-zero emissions in Australia while increasing the energy efficiency and comfortability of buildings. According to Matt Kean, the Minister of energy of New
Digital Economy and Society Index 2022: overall progress but digital skills, SMEs and 5G networks lag behind
On July 28 2022 the European Commission published the Digital Economy and Society Index results on member states’ progress in digitalization. The annual DESI (Digital Economy and Society Index), based on Eurostat data, measures member states of the European Union’s advances towards digital economy and society and analyses digital
REPowerEU: affordable, secure and sustainable energy for Europe
What is REPowerEU? As of 2022, 85% of Europeans think that the EU should reduce its dependency on Russian gas and oil and by acting together the Union should support Ukraine and achieve its own energy independence. In light of the new geopolitical reality and Russia’s invasion of
2022 Erasmus Days
This year, from 13 to 15 October, past, present or future Erasmus+ programme beneficiaries can celebrate their experiences with the programme while supporting education, sport and youth. The Erasmus Days celebrate and support the development of the Erasmus+ programme and showcases the benefits and opportunities it can present. Starting
Focus group discussions for evaluation of the BEE-VET Project Outputs
In June 2022 a number of focus group discussions have been held to assess the outputs of the BEE-VET project. Near 60 VET teachers and trainers from Bulgaria, Slovakia and Turkey took part in the evaluation of the BEE-VET Teachers’ Handbook. Officials from the national and local authorities
Baumit Beton All In – a new eco-friendly product
Everyone who has made home repairs has faced the challenges with construction waste and disposal, since the disposal of such waste is forbidden in normal waste bins and is strictly regulated. Moreover, large construction sites face the same problem, as well as transportation, involvement of people and more complex regulation
Baumit presents Еurope’s most beautiful facade 2022
The most prestigious architects and construction companies cheered live at the award ceremony for the most beautiful facades in Europe. Baumit presented the “Baumit Life Challenge Award” for the fifth time in Valencia. On 19 May, an international jury selected the Baumit Facade 2022. In addition to design,
2022 European Vocational Skills Week
In the week 16-20 May, the sixth edition of the European Vocational Skills Week was celebrated across Europe. The theme of this year’s VET Week was aimed at VET and the Green Transition while supporting the European Commission’s plan for carbon neutral EU by 2050, known as the Green Deal.