The State Education Development Agency (VIAA) has begun the digitalization of property maintenance and management processes for vocational schools and colleges under the supervision of the Ministry of Education and Science (MoES). The goal is to ensure modern, transparent, and efficient real estate management.
To achieve this goal, in October this year VIAA, in cooperation with SIA OWNER, launched the implementation of the digital platform PŪCE for property management. The platform will be introduced in 23 vocational education institutions and colleges under the MoES, which collectively manage more than 150 buildings.
VIAA Director Inta Ozola emphasizes:
"The infrastructure of vocational education institutions is a significant state investment, and its management must be just as innovative as the learning process taking place within it. Digitalization in this area enables decision-making based on data rather than assumptions, fostering a management culture where efficiency goes hand in hand with sustainability and responsible resource use."
With structured digital data on land, buildings, engineering systems, and equipment, platform users will be able to organize maintenance work in real time and carry out warranty and servicing tasks for engineering equipment in a timely manner, thereby extending their lifespan. Current and historical information on all property units and related work will be available 24/7, allowing for more efficient use of human resources and ensuring economical, responsible property management.
PŪCE is a digital solution developed in Latvia for managing real estate administration processes. It serves as a unified information space for owners, managers, service providers, company employees, and tenants. The platform is designed to simplify the organization of property management work and ensure information continuity when staff or service providers change.
This initiative is part of the EU Cohesion Fund co-financed project No. 2.1.1.5/1/24/I/001 “Climate-neutral solutions in the educational programs, environment, and infrastructure of vocational schools and colleges.” The project’s aim is to introduce sustainable and digitally innovative solutions in the vocational education system, supporting the transition to greener and more efficient infrastructure.
The project will run until 31 December 2029.
Additional information
Evija Mileiko
Head of Communications and Publicity of Programs Department, VIAA
Tel. +371 26187183
evija.mileiko@viaa.gov.lv
