How Virtual Reality Can Transform Upskilling in the Construction Sector
Virtual Reality in the Construction Sector Virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) are emerging as transformative tools in the construction sector, enhancing such areas as efficiency, health & safety, and upskilling. In Ireland, the adoption of these technologies is gaining traction, particularly through projects like the Digital Academy for the Sustainable Built Environment (DASBE), […]
Future Proof Your Construction Skills in 2025 – Apply for DASBE Funded Programmes and Micro Credentials
Take the next step in your career with flexible, industry-aligned courses designed specifically for construction professionals. Applications are now open for September 2025 intake for DASBE funded programmes and micro-credentials at Technological University of the Shannon (TUS) and Atlantic Technological University (ATU). 30% – 50% funding is available for programmes and there is a 80% […]
Upskill with DASBE Funded Micro-Credentials for Construction Professionals – Taking Applications for January 2025
Take the next step in your career with flexible, industry-aligned courses designed specifically for construction professionals. Applications are now open for DASBE funded micro-credentials at Technological University of the Shannon (TUS) and Atlantic Technological University (ATU). Eligible learners can receive an 80% fee subsidy, making it easier than ever to gain valuable, accredited skills. Starting […]
Upskill with DABSE Micro Credentials in Green Procurement
The recently published “Green Public Procurement (GPP) Strategy and Action Plan 2024-2027” has an important role in contributing to national climate targets. It has particular relevance to the construction sector, where the public sector has substantial leverage to promote and encourage the supply of more resource-efficient and low-carbon materials. DASBE partner Technological University of the […]
BIM Mandate
It has been 6 months since the Building Information Modelling mandate, or the BIM mandate was introduced. The BIM mandate dictates that, right now, the design team of all public projects must use BIM in all projects over 100 million euros. The reason behind the introduction of this mandate was to increase sustainability in the […]
Explore DASBE Micro Credentials
DASBE partners TUS and ATU have over 30 Micro Credentials commencing in the coming months. Up to 80% funding is available via the Learner Fee Subsidy. What is a Micro Credential?Micro-credentials, often referred to as MicroCreds, are short, accredited courses designed to meet the demands of learners, enterprise and society. Micro-credential courses award between 1 […]
Closing the Construction Skills Gap – DASBE Conference hears that Collaboration is Key
Key education, research, and industry leaders in the construction sector attended the Transforming Construction Skills Conference organised by DASBE in Portlaoise today, May 9. DASBE (Digital Academy for the Sustainable Built Environment) is a hub for upskilling in the construction sector. DASBE is a partnership between two higher education institutes, the Technological University of the Shannon […]
Thousands of Micro-Credential places available to boost the supply of Construction Skills
The Micro-Credential Course Learner Subsidy, under the HCI Pillar 3, offers a subsidy rate of 80 per cent for courses addressing skills in key priority areas, including renewable energy, sustainability, construction and planning, artificial intelligence, cyber security, ICT, and electronic engineering. Other courses will provide a 50 per cent learner subsidy rate. Micro-credential courses, designed […]
Unitherm Training facility opens in ATU
Minister Hildegarde Naughton was in ATU Galway campus today (19/02/2024)to officially open the Unitherm Heating Systems training facility. An excellent example of cooperation with the Technological University bridging a skills gap in decarbonisation. ATU’s first cohort of students graduated with their CPD Certificates in Heat Pump Installation, Commissioning, Maintenance and Servicing on Friday February 16th, […]
