Construction Skills Observatory
Construction companies’ skills needs
Some figures
The European construction industry is composed of 4.549.226 companies, most of them being
SMEs.
There were 13 million workers in the construction industry of the European Union (EU-27) in
2021.
The main activities developed by them were: demolition, site preparation, electrical
installation, HVAC installation, plumbing, roofing, painting and scaffolding.
Some figures
The construction industry in Belgium is composed of 128.000 (2023) companies. The number of workers is 290.000 (2023)
The construction industry in Finland is composed of 45,000 (2022) companies. The number of workers is 250,000 (2022)
The construction industry in France is composed of 435,000 (2021) companies. The number of workers is 1,870,000 (2021)
The construction industry in Germany is composed of 80.200 (2021) companies. The number of workers is 927.000 (2022)
The construction industry in Greece is composed of 77.365 (2020) companies. The number of workers is 193.378 (2020)
The construction industry in Ireland is composed of 58,251 (2020) companies. The number of workers is 171,000 (Q3 2022)
The construction industry in Italy is composed of 127,193 (2022) companies. The number of workers is 720,000 (2022)
The construction industry in Lithuania is composed of 11,841 (2023) companies. The number of workers is 98,462 (2022)
The construction industry in Poland is composed of 517,818 (2020) companies. The number of workers is 1,727,266 (2020)
The construction industry in Portugal is composed of 144,183 (2021) companies. The number of workers is 316,100 (2022)
The construction industry in Slovenia is composed of 22.508 (2022, estimate) companies. The number of workers is 73,045 (2022)
The construction industry in Spain is composed of 139,228 (2022) companies. The number of workers is 1,328,811 (2022)
Digitalization
Importance of the need to acquire circular economy skills and for which staff category
The chart shows the level of importance given by the companies to the acquisition of circular economy skills, and for which staff categories.
Level of company’s expertise in digital activities
The following picture shows the perceived level of the construction companies’ expertise regarding the use of general digital skills.
Aspects of energy efficiency related to the company activity
The chart shows what aspects related to energy efficiency are taken into account by the respondent companies in the execution of their activities.
Skills needed by the company to fulfil its activities
The chart shows the digital skills needed by the responding construction companies to fulfil their activities
Importance of the need to acquire energy efficiency skills and for which staff category
The chart shows the level of importance given by the companies to the acquisition of energy efficiency skills, and for which staff categories
Improvement of circular economy skills within 2 years?
The chart shows the planned actions to be carried out during the next 2 years to by the company to improve the circular economy skills
Improvement of energy efficiency skills within 2 years
The chart shows the planned actions to be carried out during the next 2 years to by the company to improve the energy efficiency skills
Companies' level of expertise on digital skills
The chart shows the perceived level of companies’ expertise (currently and in 2-year time) regarding the skills they need to fulfil their activities.
Skills needed by the company to fulfil its activities during project design
The chart shows the skills needed by the responding construction companies to fulfil their activities during the project design phase, in terms of circular economy.
Skills needed by the company to fulfil its activities during project design
The chart shows the perceived level of companies’ competence (currently and in 2-years’ time) regarding the skills they need to fulfil their activities during the project design phase, in terms of circular economy.
Skills needed by the company on insulation
The chart shows the skills needed by the responding construction companies to fulfil their activities regarding insulation
Improvement of digital skills within 2 years
The chart shows the planned actions to be carried out during the next 2 years to by the company to improve the digital skills
Company's level of competence on insulation skills
The chart shows the perceived companies’ level of competence (currently and in 2-years’ time) regarding skills related to insulation, in order to fulfil their activities.
Skills needed by th company to fulfil its activities during construction phase
The chart shows the skills needed by the responding construction companies to fulfil their activities during the construction phase, in terms of circular economy.
Level of company's expertise in digital activities
The chart shows the level of importance given by the companies to the acquisition of digital skills, and for which staff categories.
Skills needed by the company on air tightness
The chart shows the skills needed by the responding construction companies’ staff to fulfil their activities regarding air tightness
Skills needed by the company to fulfil its activities during construction phase
The chart shows the perceived level of companies’ competence (currently and in 2-years’ time) regarding the skills they need to fulfil their activities during the project construction phase, in terms of circular economy.
Skills needed by the company to fulfil its activities furing demolition phase
The chart shows the skills needed by the responding construction companies to fulfil their activities during the demolition phase, in terms of circular economy.
Company's level of competence on air tightness
The chart shows the perceived companies’ level of competence (currently and in 2-years’ time) regarding skills related to air tightness, in order to fulfil their activities.
Skills needed by the company on ventilation
The chart shows the skills needed by the responding construction companies’ staff to fulfil their activities regarding ventilation
Skills needed by the company to fulfil its activities during demolition phase
The chart shows the perceived level of companies’ competence (currently and in 2-years’ time) regarding the skills they need to fulfil their activities during the demolition phase, in terms of circular economy.
Company's level of competence on ventilation skills
The chart shows the perceived companies’ level of competence (currently and in 2-years’ time) regarding skills related to ventilation, in order to fulfil their activities.
Skills needed by the company on heat pumps
The chart shows the perceived companies’ level of competence (currently and in 2-years’ time) regarding skills related to heat pumps, in order to fulfil their activities.
Company's level of competence on heat pumps
The chart shows the perceived companies’ level of competence (currently and in 2-years’ time) regarding skills related to heat pumps, in order to fulfil their activities.
Skills needed by the company on photovoltaics
The chart shows the perceived companies’ level of competence (currently and in 2-years’ time) regarding skills related to photovoltaics, in order to fulfil their activities.
Company's level of competence on photovoltaics skills
The chart shows the perceived companies’ level of competence (currently and in 2-years’ time) regarding skills related to photovoltaics, in order to fulfil their activities.
Skills needed by the company on smart home automation
The chart shows the perceived companies’ level of competence (currently and in 2-years’ time) regarding skills related to smart home automation, in order to fulfil their activities.
Company's level of competence on smart home automation
The chart shows the perceived companies’ level of competence (currently and in 2-years’ time) regarding skills related to smart home automation, in order to fulfil their activities.
Skills needed by the company on geothermal energy
The chart shows the perceived companies’ level of competence (currently and in 2-years’ time) regarding skills related to geothermal energy, in order to fulfil their activities.
Company's level of competence on geothermal energy
The chart shows the perceived companies’ level of competence (currently and in 2-years’ time) regarding skills related to geothermal energy, in order to fulfil their activities.
Skills needed by the company on smart meters
The chart shows the perceived companies’ level of competence (currently and in 2-years’ time) regarding skills related to smart meters, in order to fulfil their activities.
Company's level of compentece on smart meters
The chart shows the perceived companies’ level of competence (currently and in 2-years’ time) regarding skills related to smart meters, in order to fulfil their activities.
Skills needed by the company on aerothermal energy
The chart shows the perceived companies’ level of competence (currently and in 2-years’ time) regarding skills related to aerothermal energy, in order to fulfil their activities.
Company's level of competence of aerothermal energy
The chart shows the perceived companies’ level of competence (currently and in 2-years’ time) regarding skills related to aerothermal energy, in order to fulfil their activities.
Skills needed by the company on biomass
The chart shows the perceived companies’ level of competence (currently and in 2-years’ time) regarding skills related to biomass, in order to fulfil their activities.
Company's level of competence on biomass
The chart shows the perceived companies’ level of competence (currently and in 2-years’ time) regarding skills related to biomass, in order to fulfil their activities.
Skills needed by the company on wind energy
The chart shows the perceived companies’ level of competence (currently and in 2-years’ time) regarding skills related to wind energy, in order to fulfil their activities.
Company's level of competence on wind energy
The chart shows the perceived companies’ level of competence (currently and in 2-years’ time) regarding skills related to wind energy, in order to fulfil their activities.
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Additional information
Five-year plan to help individuals and businesses develop more and better skills and to put them to use, by: strengthening sustainable competitiveness, as set out in the European Green Deal; ensuring social fairness, putting into practice the first principle of the European Pillar of Social Rights; building resilience to react to crises, based on the lessons learnt during the COVID-19 pandemic
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Key initiative to create new strategic approaches and cooperation for concrete skills development solutions in the industrial ecosystems as introduced by the updated EU industrial policy.
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EAfA unites governments and key stakeholders with the aim of strengthening the quality, supply and overall image of apprenticeships across Europe, while also promoting the mobility of apprentices. These aims are promoted through national commitments and voluntary pledges from stakeholders.
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ESCO is the multilingual classification of European Skills, Competences, and Occupations relevant for the EU labour market and education and training.
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Statbel, the Belgian statistical office, collects, produces and disseminates figures on the Belgian economy, society and territory.
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Constructiv is a service organisation for the construction sector. Set up as a life security fund and managed by the social partners in the construction industry, Constructiv ensures that talented people find their way into the sector and can develop throughout their careers.
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Buildwise (previously BBRI-CSTC-WTCB) is the innovation center for the Construction sector in Belgium. Buildwise's mission is to help industry professionals improve quality, productivity and sustainability, and lead the way for innovation on construction sites and in construction companies.
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The Belgian Road Research Centre (BRRC) is an independent research centre at the service of all companies and individuals active in road construction.
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The Expert Forum on Foresight (OEF) is a joint expert body on foresight set up by the Ministry of Education and Culture and the Finnish National
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At Job Market Finland, you can find information content and services related to employment.
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Skills Anticipating Forum
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Construction Regional Economic Cells – provide economic analysis, environmental transition data, employment and training dashboards, etc. at regional level.
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French Observatory of Construction Trades – anticipates qualitative and quantitative evolutions of construction trades, activities and qualifications; provides all French construction stakeholders at national and territorial levels analytical tools to anticipate needs in terms of employment, skills and training; valorises construction trades, evolutions and innovations.
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Skills Operator for Construction – aims at promoting the development of training actions; provides fundings for training priorities, mobility actions, etc.
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National Employment Agency – provides overall statistical data about the construction sector
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CCCA-BTP barometers – provide data about apprenticeship in construction companies and VET centres; identifies the evolutions of VET centres’ needs and preoccupations
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The Federation of the German Construction Industry (HDB) is the umbrella organization of the construction industry in Germany representing large and medium sized companies in construction and supporting apprenticeship and vocational training activities in the construction sector.
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Federal Institute for Vocational Education and Training (www.bibb.de) provides information on dual training system in craft professions
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Database of job offers managed by chambers of crafts.
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German Construction Confederation representing SMEs in construction and supporting apprenticeship and vocational training activities in the construction sector
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EOPPEP is an all-encompassing statutory body investing on better quality and more efficient & reliable lifelong learning services in Greece. In the website, any VET provider can find information and better understand:
- The Providers & Educational Framework in Greece
- The complete list of Occupational Profiles in Greece
- The NQF & Qualifications Certification
- Information on Quality Assurance and EQAVET.
It is also worth to visit in the webpage of EOPPEP the Hellenic Qualification Framework Data base including all the qualifications and the bodies that award them.
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CEDEFOP supports the promotion, development and implementation of the Union policy in the field of vocational education and training (VET) as well as skills and qualifications policies by working together with the Commission, Member States and social partners. To this end, it enhances and disseminates knowledge, provides evidence and services for policy-making, including research-based conclusions, and facilitates knowledge sharing among and between EU and national actors.
Cedefop leads the research in the VET sector in Europe, and it is a rich source of information and reports regarding the job market, competencies related to professions, and qualification patterns in European and national level.
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ESCO (European Skills, Competences, Qualifications and Occupations) is the European multilingual classification of Skills, Competences and Occupations.
ESCO works as a dictionary, describing, identifying and classifying professional occupations and skills relevant for the EU labour market and education and training.
ESCO periodically publishes national researches related to the current situation and upcoming trends and needs in specific sectors, useful to develop training around them, such for example the European Construction Sector Observatory for Greece.
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The Technical Chamber of Greece aims to promote science in the fields related to the specialization of its members, engineering and technology in general and their utilization for the economic, social and cultural development of the country within the framework of the principles of sustainability and environmental protection.
Under that scope it keeps its members, and everyone interested in, valuable information regarding the national law about constructions as well as an e-platform to search for Acts of execution of construction works, allowing everyone to be updated in important topics of the sector
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Within its activities it provides specialized services and tools regarding the emerging and required skills in different sectors in Greece such as: mapping of the emerging, required skills in occupations/specialties that are part of critical sectors of the Greek economy; analysis of the domestic production model and detection of the needs in occupational specialties and skills and study, collection, recording and mapping of the institutional framework governing the regulated occupations and specialties.
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Education and Training Boards Ireland (ETBI) is the national representative body established to collectively represent the sixteen Education and Training Boards (ETBs) and promote their interests, which is recognised by the Minister for the purposes of the Education and Training Boards Act 2013.
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A Report by the Skills and Labour Market Research Unit (SLMRU) in SOLAS on behalf of the National Skills Council. 2021
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This report is the 15 th in a series of annual reports produced by the SLMRU aimed at monitoring the potential supply of skills to the labour market from Ireland’s education and training system
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Building Future Skills- The Demand for Skills in Ireland's Built Environment Sector to 2030
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Skills for Zero Carbon-The Demand for Renewable Energy, Residential Retrofit and Electric Vehicle Deployment Skills to 2030
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Expert group on Future Skills Needs
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The Atlas of Jobs and Qualifications is a detailed map of jobs and qualifications.
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Borsa lavoro edile nazionale is a national service to favour the matching of labor demand and supply, managed by the bilateral system.
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State Territorial Planning and Construction Inspectorate under the Ministry of Environment.
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Its main mission is to increase the competences of jobseekers for sustainable employment, as well as to assist employers find the suitable employees.
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Portal for document search of the Parliament of the Republic of Lithuania
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Detailed information about the construction sector in Poland; data from 2021. LINK: European Construction Sector Observatory (ECSO)
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Statistical data from the construction sector in Poland; data from 2021
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The National Agency for Qualification and Vocational Education and Training (Agência Nacional para a Qualificação e o Ensino Profissional) is a public institute whose mission is to contribute to the improvement of the qualification levels of young people and adults in Portugal, promoting both a growing demand for school and professional qualifications (double certification) at the non-tertiary level, as well as an offer of initial and lifelong training that is broadly attractive, of quality and relevant to the labour market
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Each Qualifica Center in Portugal accesses, through its person in charge, the data relating to qualifications and certificates. The data of each qualified individual can also be consulted, by accessing the qualified passport.
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FEPICOP - FEDERAÇÃO PORTUGUESA DA INDÚSTRIA DA INDÚSTRIA DA CONSTRUÇÃO E OBRAS PÚBLICAS (AECOPS and AICCOPN) is, due to its characteristics, the entity that uses a set of tools that allow it to collect data referring to various aspects of the Construction Industry in order to meet the needs of the SECTOR.
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Public institute which pursues attributions under the supervision of the Minister of Infrastructures and Housing in the areas of construction, real estate and public procurement.
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IThe IEFP is the national public employment service. Its mission is to promote the creation and quality of employment and to combat unemployment through the implementation of active employment policies, including vocational training.
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Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia (SURS)
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CPI strives to promote VET and encourage young people for occupations that will make it easier for them to find employment.
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Database of construction permits and other permits related with this construction activities
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Employment service of Slovenia
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Private job search portal
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Observatorio Industrial de la Construcción de la FLC (-FLC’s Construction Industrial Observatory-) carries out studies with micro-data from the Encuesta de Población Activa (EPA) (Economically Active Population Survey) on the qualifications and qualifications of people working in the construction sector. Also, data about the training programmed in the construction companies, collected yearly.
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FUNDAE (Fundación Estatal para la Formación en el Empleo -State Foundation for Continuing training): elaboration and publication of statistics on continuing training, in cooperation with the National Employment Service.
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El Observatorio de las Ocupaciones del Servicio Público de Empleo Estatal (Employment Observatory of the State Public Employment Service) (SEPE) comprises a nationwide network whose central structures manages, organises, plans and tailors the work of labour market experts. Also, provides reports and analysis on the labour market in the different geographical areas (state, regional, and local), using quantitative and qualitative techniques and analyses the changes in the labour market.
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Ministerio de Educación y Formación Profesional (Ministry of Education and Vocational Training) is the body responsible for the regulation and management of all matters related to vocational education and training.
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Instituto Nacional de las Cualificaciones (National Institute of Qualifications) (INCUAL) is the technical support body for the General Council of Vocational Training responsible for defining, drawing up and updating the National Catalogue of Professional Qualifications.
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