Construction & Demolition (C&D) waste is the largest waste stream in the EU, representing in terms of volume almost 30% of all waste produced. C&D waste have been recognised by the EU as a priority waste stream demonstrated by EC initiatives such as the EU Construction & Demolition Waste Management Protocol (2016), and the Circular Economy Package (2015). C&D waste has a high potential for recycling and reuse. Despite this, the level of recycling and reuse of C&D waste varies greatly across the EU, which often means that not only reusable materials are disposed in landfills, but also hazardous waste that may cause damage to the environment. This has highlighted the need for upskilling of construction site managers to enable them to manage construction waste responsibly and increase their awareness of environmental priorities and technological advances. Site manger usually receive on job training which varies greatly in most EU countries. It has been obvious that skills such as supervision of on-site works (waste identification & separation), compliance with pre-demolition audits, execution of waste management plans, elimination of hazardous waste) are increasingly sought after in the labour market. CODESMA aimed to tackle this challenge by delivering a modular VET course as an Open Educational Resources (OERs) addressing both EU priorities of the Circular Economy regarding waste management and modern training needs with flexible self-study, self-paced online course divided in manageable learning units and topics.In particular, project objectives included: 1) Enhancing relevance of VET for site managers to address C&D waste management skills needs 2) Introducing modern training delivery methods and innovative open access pedagogical resources, enabling learners to acquire improved waste management skills related to C&D, and 3) Facilitating the integration of C&D waste management skills into EU certification & standardisation schemes. The partnership comprised 5 organisations from 5 EU countries, including VET providers in construction, researchers, as well as learning innovation experts. CU brought extensive R&D in the education and training of construction professionals, as well as experience in the project management and participation in EU projects. PROMEA contributed as an expert in the development and delivery of innovative ICT-based training and VOOC, as well as in management of EU projects. PSMB represented the construction managers sector at EU-wide level, having close ties in standards setting and qualifications, as well as through bringing access to key players and lobbying relevant policy makers. VSRC and BZB brought practical experience on delivering VET courses & practices, contributing their expertise in developing job-specific training courses and delivering high quality VET material for the construction sector. The CODESMA project produced the following results VET sector validated learning outcomes for training provision in C&D waste management skills for site managers.Training course structured in learning units suitable for VET level and guidelines proposal for course integration in VET.Pedagogical resources and assessment tools for C&D waste management for site managers, offered as OERs.CODESMA Vocational Open Online Course in C&D waste management for site managers delivered in all partners languagesA certificate supplement and a position paper to pave the way for the integration of C&D waste management skills into EU certification schemes.Two workshops and two national info days to promote project results and validate all developed materials; the third infoday had to be cancelled as a result of the COVID-19, but all materials were prepared.Finally, long term benefits of the project expected:The uptake of project materials and open educational resources from relevant VET providers across the EU, Participation of an increasing number of VET learners engaging with the course materials both as a self learners or within the VET .Expansion of the strategic partnership towards a network of collaborating VET and sector stakeholdersFurther maturing & development of national and EU VET policies influenced by CODESMA recommendations,Cross border certification of skills acquired.

"CONTEXTEuropean Commission lists the main challenges facing construction, among them: -Training: Improving specialised training and making the sector more attractive, in particular for blue-collar workers, technical colleges and universities.-Innovation: More active uptake of new technologies.The project will address those needs by the creation of an innovative training with the use of Augmented Reality (AR) technology.The project will also address H&S issues. As the research shows, workers are not interested in classic trainings. Use of mobile devices (smartphones, tablets), modern AR technology and supporting media files will make setAR training much more interesting.The need for the projects was also confirmed by the opinions gathered among construction employees and employers.setAR also adheres to the ET2020 framework by developing up-to-date VET ensuring the matching of labour market with skill requirements. It also complies with the initiative of ""Opening-up Education"" widening access to education through OERs. AIMThe main objective of the project is to decrease accident rate during construction works, especially during earthworks. To achieve that goal, training system will be prepared. It will contain knowledge on earthworks, with particular emphasis on efficiency of work and H&S regulations. Project will also help to improve mobility of construction personnel, due to its international content (presentation of practices from participating countries) and Multilanguage form (this will help users to learn vocabulary specific for earthworks).PARTNERSHIPThe partnership (6 organisations) was formed in the way, that partners experiences and competencies are complementary in every aspect of earthworks, and EU funded projects management and execution:WUT - Warsaw University of Technology: Esteemed University, specialists in construction, participated and led EU funded projects before, VET specialists, management specialists, broad contact networkPABM - Polish Association of Building Managers: Association with broad contact networks in EU and outside, specialists in construction, participated and led EU funded projects before, VET specialists, management specialists, sector expertTUD - Technische Universitat Darmstadt: Esteemed University, specialists in construction, participated in EU funded projects before, VET specialists, broad contact networkFLC - Fundacion Laboral de la Constuccion: VET specialists, specialists in training, participated in EU funded projects before, broad contact networkEC - Ecomilan Sp. z o.o.: specialists in construction works (including earthworks), sector expertUVEG - Universitat de Valencia: Esteemed University, specialists in AR & IT technologies, participated in EU funded projects before, VET specialistsACTIVITIES, RESULTS & METHODOLOGYBesides dissemination, project management and implementation activities, partners foreseen series of activities to create intellectual outputs:O1:Evidence based learning outcomes (created on the basis of real construction market needs):-Development of instructions and tools for data collection-Data collection & analysis-Definition of setAR learning outcomesO2:setAR training system (innovative and unique training system):-Division of learning outcomes into VET learning units-Development of learning units' specifications and characteristics-Improvements after testing & evaluationO3:setAR manual (complementary to setAR training system):-Development of draft version-Development of final version (after testing with target groups)O4:setAR application (software) (complementary to setAR training system):-Development of draft version-Development of final version (after testing with target groups)O5:setAR AR markers (complementary to setAR training system):-Development of draft version-Development of final version (after testing with target groups)O6:setAR instructional movies (complementary to setAR training system):-Development of draft version-Development of final version (after testing with target groups)IMPACT & POTENTIAL LONGER TERM BENEFITS-Improved efficiency of earthworks -Decreased accident rate during earthworks on construction sites-Decreased death rate in the construction industry-Increased awareness of construction engineers, students, and workers-Promotion of social dialogue on earthworks issues (i.e. H&S aspects, and certification) on EU and national level-Base of knowledge for the creation of new and improvement of existing professional courses-Decrease in training time and costs-Enhancement and reinforcement in education and training systems in response to the main challenges of today's world (digitalisation of lifestyle, employment, economic stability, and growth, as well as active participation in democratic life and free labour market)"

This Project is related to the EU Dir 89/48/EWG on regulated professions in respect of recognition, promotion and certification of qualifications by international association and organization – from construction. The main task of the project is to improve Directive's ideas, which will lead to creation of proper EU system of comparison, certification and mutual recognition of managerial qualifications in construction. Profile of construction managers’ education, responsible for cooperation in the field of construction in the EU, developed differently in different countries. Project is the continuation of LdV CLOEMC I (7 manuals). That project created first 7 books for Construction Managers’ Library (CML) and was assessed by EU Experts with 8/10 points. CLOEMC I manuals are commercially published on PL market, in respond to demand from construction engineers. Next 6 manuals were written in the CLOEMC II (finished in 2011) and was assessed 9/10 points. Third set of 6 manuals was written in the CLOEMC III project (finished in 2014) and was assessed 10/10 points. CLOEMC IV ERASMUS+ project finished with 6 new manuals in 2018. Detailed information: http://www.cloemciv.il.pw.edu.plThis Project foreseen creation of six new manuals for CML: Mentoring and coaching in construction, Archaeological and heritage protection aspects in construction, Disruptive innovation in construction management, Modern circular economy in construction, Affordable Housing, Social sustainability in construction.CML appearance on the European market, containing extended compendium of innovative managerial knowledge in construction will promote a social dialogue, concerning adjustment of education profile for the needs of labour market.In order to decrease unemployment and increase level of managerial knowledge in construction, there is a need to educate people having qualifications and competence to run a business, which will result in employment increase.Therefore, after project’s completion it is planned to improve postgraduate complementary courses in management, which will allow certification and assure recognition of competence according to agreed European policy concerning promotion of transparency of qualification (EuroPass), in the form of title EurBE (European Building Expert). So far the manuals were used for establishing didactic content of courses accredited by such esteemed organisations like: RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors) or IPMA (International Project Management Association).Partners in the project (universities: WUT, TUDA and PUV) got experience in preparation of didactic materials for different types of courses, as well as informal learning. Professional associations (AEEBC, PABM) got experience in recognition of qualifications in construction and certification of managers, including EurBE card. One of the partners, RADEX is a construction company which add industrial flavour to the project. Project will start with preparation of website and first dissemination materials. Then detailed contents researched before the application submission will be elaborated and tested with use of multiplier events E1-E6 (in partners' countries). After improvements - texts will be prepared and tested with MEs E7-E12 (in partners' countries). Results of the testing will be taken under consideration and final texts in English will be prepared (and proofread). Manuals will be translated to PL, ES and DE, and uploaded to internet as OERs. Project will be summarized by final - ME E13 in Poland.The project will contribute to the following changes in national vocational training and practices:-Full base of didactical modules and manuals will be created, allowing to recognize qualifications and will lead to managerial education in construction,-Introducing of Circular Economy Action Plan 2018 advised by the European Commission to construction industry,-Creation of manuals will promote social dialogue, concerning a need of adjusting education system to the needs of European labour market in construction,-Project will create a possibility and opportunity to launch postgraduate complementary courses for construction managers, in order to certify and recognize their qualification,-The project will ensure construction managers recognition qualifications by international network of professional association such as PABM, AEEBC,-Uniformisation of the construction managers education in EU,-Facilitation of construction engineers mobility by recognition of their education in across EU,-Better quality management of present construction investment projects (especially EU funded projects),-Better absorption of EU funds in Partners countries,-Decreasing the cost of the projects (savings),-Increasing the status of managers in construction,-Via creation of e-learning mode of courses on the base of the manuals project will facilitate access to the education for busy engineers from construction industry.

"BACKGROUND & CHALLENGESWith over 250 million smart meters for electricity, gas, water expected to be installed in EU by 2020, the work of construction site managers is already undergoing change, requiring appropriate up-skilling with combined, green and digital, competences, to supervise the commission, installation, and operation of smart metering solutions. The new challenge for the traditional construction training sector is to further expand to the newly introduced field of modern environmental technologies. The current status of site managers’ skills development in relevance to smart metering is not sufficiently, comprehensively and consistently, supported by VET programs in an EU level. AIMThe project aims to support VET provision for site managers in smart metering addressing the needs of VET providers, learners, and the sector by: a) addressing modern training needs in terms of practicality, flexibility, cost-effectiveness and EU accessibility, b) developing Open Educational Resources that ensure easy and free access to on-line educational material, and c) promoting a framework towards the development of an EU qualification on smart metering skills for site managers.OBJECTIVESOBJ-1. Develop appropriate learning outcomes and modular course to address power, gas, and water smart metering skills needs.OBJ-2. Introduce modern training methods in the form of OERs and MOOC.OBJ-3. Facilitate mutual recognition of the developed learning outcomes across EU.THE COSMET PARTNERSHIPThe partnership comprises 6 organisations from 6 countries from the world of VET, the industry, and research/field experts. Summit Skills, as the UK’s standard setting organisation for building services engineering, works with the sector to develop standards and qualifications. The Polish Association of Building Managers (PABM) represents the construction managers’ sector needs at national and EU-wide level. The Hellenic Society for the Promotion of Research and Development Methodologies (PROMEA) is an expert in innovative VET methodologies and MOOC development. The Department of Architectural Constructions of the Polytechnic University of Valencia (UPV) leads the research in innovative technologies for the construction sector. The Vocational Training Institute of the Construction Industry in North-Rhine Westphalia (BFW NRW) and the Vilnius Builders Training Centre (VSRC) are specialising in developing job-specific VET programs and courses. ACTIVITIES & METHODOLOGY1. Development of learning outcomes, based on evidence collected from VET providers, field experts and the construction industry via original desk and field research on skills requirements, leading to specific definitions of knowledge, skills and competences following ECVET. 2. Development of a modular course (in the form of OERs and MOOC) and VET guidelines for the integration of the COSMET modules in current and future training programmes.3. Involvement of public authorities for the future certification & accreditation of the COSMET curricula, through the development and promotion of a support statement and action plan. 5. Sharing and validation of outputs with multiplier events, inviting target groups to test and uptake COSMET results acting as further disseminators.RESULTS 1. Evidence-based learning outcomes in comprehensive skills for site managers to supervise the commission, installation, maintenance of smart meters in construction sites.2. VET learning units for a corresponding modular course. 3. VET guidelines for the integration of the developed learning outcomes into existing programmes. 4. Pedagogical resources and assessment tools offered as OERs.5. A COSMET Massive Open Online Course.5. Framework for the recognition of the developed learning outcomes towards a ""smart metering for site managers"" EU qualification.6. A registry of EU qualifications on smart metering technologies. 6. Two demonstration workshops (LT and DE) to promote results and validate learning materials.7. Four national information days (UK, ES, EL, PL) to disseminate results.IMPACT AND POST-PROJECT SUSTAINABILITYThe COSMET project is expected to have the following impact and longer term benefits:1. Promoting participation of a growing number of VET learners using the COSMET OERs and MOOC via their availability and dissemination, exploitation and maintenance activities for three years after the project’s completion based on the partners own effort.2. Supporting at least 20 VET providers across the EU on enhancing new training programs by integrating the COSMET outputs. 3. Further maturing of certification & accreditation policies, as a result of the developed by the project framework towards the development of an EU qualification on smart metering for site managers, and in particular via the dissemination and signing of the COSMET support statement and action plan to authorities and policy makers."

The ARSC - Augmented Reality for Stone Cladding Safe Assembling Operation stems from the need of prevention of accidents on construction sites. Falls from height are the most common causes of serious accidents, often fatal, not only in Poland but throughout Europe. There is a great need of increasing Health & Safety level. The objective of the project is to decrease accident rate during construction of tall buildings, especially during stone cladding works. To achieve that goal training system containing manual and Augmented Reality (AR) software will be prepared. It will help fitters and engineers to access all needed information on H&S and gain knowledge on stone cladding technology.Modern training system will use Augmented Reality, which is being constantly improved by most influential companies all over the world. Being used, among others, in trainings for pilots, F1 drivers and military personnel, it is safe to say, that AR is the future of high-quality work-based VET.Project will satisfy the assumptions of European Directive 2001/45/EC and Directive 89/391/EEC.The target group and potential beneficiaries of the project are: construction engineers, students and construction workers, SMEs, and technical universities.Project is expected to enhance modernisation and reinforce education and training systems in response to the main challenges of today's world (employment, economic stability and growth, as well as active participation in democratic life and free labour market).Foreseen manual, training system and augmented reality software will contain best practices from different European countries in the field of stone cladding assembly and series of exercises for users.Results of the ARSC Project, prepared on the basis of experience of international Partnership will strengthen possibility of construction staff mobility across EU.It will also help them to act in the multicultural environment - relevant to the construction site and multicultural global construction companies. Project will strengthen cooperation between industry and education sector. ARSC will promote access to and learning through Open Educational Resources (OER), as the results of the project will be available for all interested parties on the internet and online libraries.Expected project duration is 2 years, but its results will be available for beneficiaries after the end of the project.Partnership consists of Valencia University (UV), whose team has extensive experience in the field of AR technology, RADEX company, which has broad knowledge and experience in construction, especially in cladding works.Three universities:– Darmstadt University (DARM),– Warsaw University of Technology (WUT)– and University Granada (UGR)will provide theoretical and didactical support.Polish Association of Building Managers (PABM), through its contacts with other associations and foundations will be responsible for dissemination and evaluation at the highest European level.Dissemination strategy will assure free access to project information and results for all beneficiaries by: publications in construction papers and magazines in Poland, Germany, Spain and other EU countries, conferences showing results of the project, meetings with industry representatives, participation of Partners in construction and managerial conferences, leaflets and brochures, project website, EPALE and Erasmus+ projects results platform based profiles, contact with other EU countries for potential use of the project results.