On 15 October 2026, the XVII International Scientific and Practical Conference “Project Management: A Project-Based Approach in Modern Management” was held at Odesa State Academy of Civil Engineering and Architecture.
Within the framework of the conference, a meeting was held with stakeholders of the international Erasmus+ project “The BRIDGE – Bridging the Gap Between University and Industry: An Innovative Master’s Programme Supporting the Development of Green Jobs and Digital Skills in the Ukrainian Construction Sector” (Project No. 101127884), including representatives of the construction companies BUDOVA Municipal Enterprise and EKO BUD Research and Production Centre.
The plenary session programme addressed current challenges in the construction industry, digitalisation, project management, and the implementation of innovative technologies.
Particular attention was paid to the application of Building Information Modelling technologies in the construction sector.
The meeting provided an important platform for exchanging experience between the academic community and representatives of the construction industry, discussing current labour market needs, and exploring opportunities for the application of digital technologies in professional practice.
Stakeholder engagement within the framework of The BRIDGE project is a key mechanism for the continuous improvement of the Master’s Programme “BIM Engineering”. Systematically collecting feedback from employers enables the educational process to be promptly adapted to the actual needs of the construction industry and ensures a high standard of student training by developing professional competencies that are in demand in today's labour market.
