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\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tTrain-the-Trainer Workshop at the University of Innsbruck\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t
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On April 28, 2026, a train-the-trainer workshop was held at the University of Innsbruck as part of the KnowHowHP project. The focus was on how integrated planning processes and practical tools can support the retrofitting of apartment buildings with heat pumps. <\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t

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As part of the EU LIFE project KnowHowHP, the project partners gathered in Kempten for a consortium meeting and workshop. The focus was on how experts can be better supported in the future to successfully install heat pumps in existing apartment buildings. <\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tMay 27, 2026 Technical Seminar: Heat Pumps in the Renovation of Multi-Family Buildings\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t
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Heat pumps are considered a key technology for climate-friendly heating, but in the context of building retrofits, they require careful analysis and, ideally, integrated planning.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t

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Ready for the Future of Energy: The F-Course 2026 provides practical expertise on energy-efficient and sustainable construction.<\/p>\n

With the F Course 2026, the Vorarlberg Energy Institute offers in-depth continuing education for professionals who wish to specifically expand their knowledge in the field of energy-efficient construction and renovation. The course provides practical expertise on current requirements, technologies, and solutions in sustainable construction. <\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tPunkt5 – The Compact Update on Energy, Materials, and Innovations\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t
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The Energieinstitut Vorarlberg\u2019s new, free online series offers professionals in architecture and construction a concise update on a variety of topics related to energy, materials, and innovations. Twice a year, we invite you to kick off your evening with some fresh inspiration.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tWebinar: HEAT PUMP SKILLS IN ACTION\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t
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The European heat pump market is growing rapidly\u2014but the energy transition cannot succeed without qualified professionals. In this webinar on December 11, three EU projects will demonstrate how new safety standards, hands-on training, and integrated planning are advancing the practical implementation of heat pumps. Learn which skills will be crucial by 2026 and how innovative training programs are strengthening the industry. <\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t

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On October 7, 2025, the online event \u201cHeat Pumps in Building Renovation\u2014Planning and Best Practice Examples for the Use of Heat Pumps in Existing Buildings\u201d took place. Together with industry experts, participants had the opportunity to discuss how to successfully implement heat pumps in building retrofits and what annual performance coefficients are realistically achievable in practice. <\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t

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As part of the KnowHowHP partner meeting, the exploitation workshop took place on October 15, 2025, in Innsbruck, during which the partners identified key target groups, educational institutions, and specific ways to utilize the future training content. The results form the basis for the exploitation strategy, which will be further developed in the coming months and implemented within the project. <\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t

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On October 15 and 16, 2025, the biannual consortium meeting took place at the University of Innsbruck. Representatives from all project partners gathered to discuss the project\u2019s progress to date, further develop work packages, and jointly coordinate the next steps. <\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t

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At the EUSALP specialist conference in Bregenz on 8 May 2025, a KnowHowHP workshop tied to Work Package 2 was held. With 41 participants (35 external experts), interest in heat pump renovations for multi\u2011family housing was high.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t

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On 13\u2011 14 May 2025, the second KnowHowHP consortium meeting took place at Rosenheim University of Applied Sciences. Representatives from all project partners gathered to advance key topics, exchange insights, and plan concrete implementation steps for the coming months.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tBUILD UP Skills EU Exchange Meeting in Brussels\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t
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On 2. and On April 3, 2025, the 16th EU exchange meeting of the BUILD UP Skills Initiative took place in Brussels – a Europe-wide networking meeting for projects related to further training in the building sector. Thomas Ro\u00dfkopf from the Vorarlberg Energy Institute presented the project as part of an interactive workshop.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t

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