Blended Learning
Combining in-person workshops with online learning modules for flexible, accessible training that fits professional schedules.
Inspire Future-Ready Renovation
Drone4Build is an innovative Erasmus+ Cooperation Partnership bridging traditional craftsmanship with digital transformation across Europe’s construction sector. Seven partners from five EU countries have united to develop groundbreaking training programmes and an open learning platform for using drones in renovation and retrofitting projects.
By aligning with Industry 5.0 and the EU Green Deal, Drone4Build empowers construction professionals with advanced digital skills while making renovation safer, faster, and more energy-efficient. Our comprehensive approach combines hands-on training, strategic frameworks, and community building to transform how Europe builds and renovates.
About the Project
Strategic Foundation
Building a European Drone Competence Framework aligned with DigComp 2.2 to standardize drone skills across the construction industry.
Open Platform
Creating a collaborative community of practice supporting trainers and learners across Europe with shared resources and expertise.
Addressing Critical Challenges
The construction sector is undergoing profound transformation. The EU Renovation Wave and the move toward Construction 5.0 demand new digital skills and sustainable practices. Massive renovation programmes across Europe require professionals equipped with advanced technological competencies.
Drone4Build responds by developing strategic roadmaps, competence frameworks, and training resources specifically designed for drone applications in building renovations—ensuring professionals can perform inspections, measurements, and monitoring tasks more efficiently while reducing costs and improving safety.
Project Objectives
The Drone4Build consortium has defined clear S.M.A.R.T. objectives to guide its work across Europe’s construction landscape:
Upskill the Workforce
Provide EQF level 4–5 construction workers with essential digital skills to confidently adopt drones and emerging technologies in their daily work.
Modernize Training
Align vocational education programmes with emerging skill requirements, preparing professionals for future labour-market challenges and opportunities.
Develop Curriculum
Design and implement comprehensive blended learning programmes focused on practical drone applications in renovation and retrofitting projects.
Build VET Capacity
Deliver workshops and resources enabling trainers to effectively teach drone technology through proven train-the-trainer methodologies.
Transform the Sector
Enhance construction career attractiveness by integrating digital and green skills while promoting safer, more sustainable industry practices.
Establish Standards
Create a competence-based framework defining core skills and ensuring quality and consistency across Europe through standardized certification.
Innovation & Approach
Drone4Build delivers cutting-edge features designed to revolutionize construction across Europe. Our solutions provide modern tools and actionable intelligence for a more efficient, compliant, and future-ready built environment.
Holistic Digital Transformation
Drone4Build integrates drone technology with digital skills training, offering a comprehensive approach to upskilling Europe’s construction workforce. Embracing Construction 5.0 principles, the project focuses on technological innovation, sustainability, and human-centric design.
Our hands-on learning approach ensures trainees work with cutting-edge equipment, learning to capture, process, and analyze data for building inspections, energy-efficiency assessments, and retrofitting projects.
Strategic Alignment
The curriculum directly supports the EU Digital Strategy, the Renovation Wave, and the Green Deal, while building on proven methodologies from projects such as Construction Blueprint, BIM4D, ET4Digital, and TRITON.
Through platforms like EPALE, we are building vibrant online communities where trainers and professionals share best practices, collaborate on innovative projects, and sustain the programme's impact beyond its formal duration.
Key Features
Practical Experience
Real-world training with professional drone equipment, data-processing tools, and industry-standard workflows.
Policy Alignment
Full integration with EU Digital Strategy, Renovation Wave, and Green Deal objectives for maximum impact.
Collaborative Networks
Building lasting communities of practice through EPALE and dedicated platforms for knowledge sharing.
Work Packages & Key Activities
Drone4Build is organized into five strategic work packages:
Project Management
Coordination of partners, progress monitoring, reporting to the Erasmus+ National Agency, and financial management to ensure timely, high-quality delivery.
Digital Skills Ecosystem
Developing strategic reports on skill requirements, mapping competencies to the European Digital Competence Framework, and organizing stakeholder validation workshops.
Training Programme Development
Designing blended curricula with face-to-face and online components; creating interactive modules on operations, data processing, safety, and regulatory compliance.
Pilot Testing & Train-the-Trainer
Delivering pilot courses in each partner country, conducting train-the-trainer workshops, and producing guidelines for Europe-wide rollout.
Industry Collaboration
Engaging construction companies, manufacturers, policymakers, and associations through round tables, hackathons, and dissemination events to ensure long-term sustainability.
Strategic Alignment
Drone4Build delivers cutting-edge features designed to revolutionize construction across Europe. Our solutions provide modern tools and actionable intelligence for a more efficient, compliant, and future-ready built environment.
Transformative Outcomes
By December 2027, Drone4Build will deliver tangible results for Europe's construction sector, including ready-to-use curricula, an open learning platform, and competence frameworks that reshape how professionals approach renovation and retrofitting.
Key Outputs
Complete Training Resources
Curriculum covering technical, operational, regulatory, and safety aspects of drone use in renovation and construction.
Open Learning Platform
Courses, resources, and community spaces connecting trainers and learners across Europe.
Competence Framework
A European standard mapping drone skills to digital competences, including guidance for certification pathways.
Skilled Professional Network
A growing community of trained professionals championing digital transformation and sustainable practices across the industry.
Long-Term Reach
Professionals to be Trained
Construction workers gaining cutting-edge drone skills through pilot courses.
EU Countries
Partner nations collaborating to transform construction education.
Years of Impact
Open-access resources available post-project to sustain transformation.
Get Involved
Drone4Build thrives on collaboration and welcomes participation from construction professionals, trainers, companies, policymakers, and researchers across Europe.
Construction Professionals
Sign up for training courses, gain in-demand drone skills, and take part in pilot testing in your region.
Training & VET Providers
Join train-the-trainer workshops and integrate the Drone4Build curriculum in your institution. Become certified to deliver cutting-edge drone education.
Companies & Industry Stakeholders
Collaborate on pilot projects, provide case studies, and participate in round-table discussions shaping the future of renovation and digital transformation.
Policy-Makers & Researchers
Use project outcomes to inform educational policies and explore new research avenues in digital construction, sustainability, and workforce development.
Project Partners
These are the consortium partners actively working together on the Drone4Build project.
Latest on our LinkedIn
Follow Drone4Build on LinkedIn for updates, highlights and project news.
Loading LinkedIn updates…
Connect With Us
Join our community to receive the latest updates, insights, and opportunities in drone technology for construction. We’re eager to connect with you!
Follow us on LinkedIn
Connect with us for industry news, project milestones, and career opportunities.
Connect nowSend us an Email
For inquiries, partnerships, or support, reach out to our team directly.
Email the TeamJoin our Mailing List
Subscribe to our newsletter for exclusive content and event invitations.
Sign Up for Updates