European Builders Confederation EBC

The #Construction Voice, November 2024   🟦EBC event on Housing, #Energy & Construction at European Parliament supported by MEPs Grégory Allione, Marcos Ros Sempere and Miriam Lexmann 🟨Dan Jørgensen confirmed as Commissioner for Energy & #Housing 🟦EBC President in EuRIC - The European Recycling Industries #Circularity event in Italy 🟨EBC presents SME views in European Commission’s conference on new #CPR 🟦European Housing Forum calls for re-establishment of the URBAN Intergroup in the European Parliament 🟨European Economic and Social Committee High-Level Stakeholder Roundtable on future of construction 🟦#SMEAssembly2024: EBC in Budapest to discuss how #SMEs shape Europe’s future 🟨EU projects: LIFE_CondoReno & #SHAPEII   Read newsletter ➡️https://lnkd.in/dd8Zfm-Z

📢 Crucial days ahead for Intergroups in the European Parliament   As discussions on the re-establishment of intergroups intensify, the European Builders Confederation EBC, alongside the European Housing Forum (EHF), strongly advocates for the renewal of the #UrbanIntergroup in a joint letter.   Since its inception in 2005, the Urban Intergroup has been a cornerstone for fostering dialogue and shaping policy on housing and #construction matters. With the increasing urgency of issues such as #affordability, #accessibility, and #energy efficiency, we believe the continued focus of the Urban Intergroup is critical to link stakeholders and policymakers.   🤝 EBC co-signed a letter alongside fellow EHF members, including Architects' Council of Europe (ACE-CAE), the European Association of Real Estate Professions (CEPI aisbl), COFACE Families Europe, FIEC EU , the European Network for Housing Research, Habitat for Humanity, the European Landowners' Organization , Eurocities, the International Union of Tenants (IUT) , FEANTSA, the European Ageing Network EAN, CECODHAS Housing Europe, RICS, and Build Europe.   #EuropeanParliament #UrbanIntergroup #RenovationWave Read more ➡️ https://lnkd.in/dFYB6bKi

📢 This Thursday 28 November, EBC will intervene in the final event of the Erasmus+ #Pact4Youth project, involving our Spanish member Confederación Nacional de la Construcción.   EBC Secretary General Fernando Sigchos Jiménez will present, along with FIEC EU & European Federation of Building and Woodworkers (EFBWW), the opportunities of the Pact for Skills in #construction at the European Economic and Social Committee.   Further info and registration below ⬇️  https://lnkd.in/dx2n66EX

📢 This week EBC travelled to Budapest for the #SMEAssembly2024 organised by the European Commission & the Hungarian Presidency of the Council of the European Union, dedicated to how #SMEs shape Europe’s future.   EBC Secretary General Fernando Sigchos Jiménez was invited to bring the perspective of #construction SMEs and craft trades.   Among others, the event covered sessions on the importance of #standards, #PublicProcurement, better regulation, #LatePayment and the vital role of #SMEs in local economies.   Read more ➡️ https://shorturl.at/DH75s

📢 EBC convened policymakers, industry leaders, and stakeholders at the European Parliament to address the challenges and opportunities facing Europe’s #construction sector.   The event highlighted the indispensable role of #SMEs & craft trades in achieving #EnergyEfficiency, creating local #Jobs, and addressing #Housing crisis, and drew strong support from MEPs Grégory Allione (Renew Europe, France), Marcos Ros Sempere (Socialists and Democrats Group in the European Parliament, Spain), and Miriam Lexmann (EPP Group in the European Parliament, Slovakia), who emphasized the construction sector’s importance for EU competitiveness, sustainability and social goals.   EBC President Philip van Nieuwenhuizen and Board members Jean Christophe Repon, Miriam Bellusova, Rinaldo Incerpi and Stefano Crestini presented actionable proposals to empower SMEs in the green; digital and #skills transitions.   Then, a high-level panel featuring Stefan Moser (DG Energy, European Commission), Ruth Paserman (DG Employment, European Commission), Ruth Schagemann (Architects' Council of Europe (ACE-CAE)), Emmanuelle Causse (International Union of Property Owners (UIPI)), and Sorcha Edwards (CECODHAS Housing Europe) discussed the energy, housing and construction triangle.   The event marked the start of a stronger partnership between Europe’s construction SMEs and crafts and EU institutions.   Read the full press release ➡️ https://lnkd.in/dCUHtgcy

📢 EBC was invited to the event “Implementing EU legislation: How to increase #circularity in the construction sector” organised by EuRIC - The European Recycling Industries at the ECOMONDO - ITALIAN EXHIBITION GROUP in Italy.   EBC President Philip van Nieuwenhuizen discussed the topic “Selective demolition and the new recovery targets for the different C&D waste streams”, along with Karolina D'CUNHA – Deputy Head of Unit at DG Environment of the European Commission, Carol Barcella – expert from the Association EDA, Francesco Onori – CEO of CAVART S.P.A., and Giorgio Bressi – Vice-President of EuRIC’s Construction & Demolition Branch (ECDB).   The EBC President emphasised that in order to seize the opportunities to improve circularity in #construction, #SMEs should not be left behind and important challenges such as avoiding additional administrative burdens and the risk of extra costs for re-used or recycled products should be addressed.   Read more ➡️ https://shorturl.at/BPty3

📢 Last week, EBC and its Hungarian member organization IPOSZ jointly hosted an impactful workshop in Budapest, Hungary, as part of the LIFE_CondoReno project, co-founded by the LIFE Programme. The event, titled “Boosting Condominium Renovations: European Examples and the Hungarian Market,” brought together key stakeholders in the real estate, condominium, and #construction sectors to discuss strategies for enhancing energy efficiency in multi-owned properties across Europe, with a focus on the unique challenges faced in Hungary. Read more ➡️ https://shorturl.at/MC6g9

📢 Last call for EBC event "Empowering construction #SMEs and crafts for a resilient and sustainable built environment" at the European Parliament next week! Supported by MEPs Grégory Allione (Renew Europe, France), Marcos Ros Sempere (S&D, Spain) and Miriam Lexmann (EPP, Slovakia), the short conference will address the role of small construction companies to lead Europe’s green transition, boost local jobs, and tackle the #housing crisis. The event will also be an opportunity to discuss the triangle of energy, housing and construction, with:  🟦 BALDWIN Matthew, Deputy Director-General at DG ENER, European Commission 🟨 Ruth Paserman, Director for Funds, Programming & Implementation at DG EMPL, #EuropeanCommission 🟦 Ruth Schagemann, President of the Architects' Council of Europe (ACE-CAE) 🟨 Emmanuelle Causse, Secretary General of the International Union of Property Owners (UIPI) 🟦 Sorcha Edwards, Secretary General of Housing Europe 🟨 Philip van Nieuwenhuizen, EBC President - Aannemersfederatie Nederland Bouw en Infra (AFNL) 🟦 Jean Christophe Repon, EBC Vice-President - CAPEB 📍 Room: SPAAK 5B1 🗓️ Wednesday 20 November 🕘 11:00 / 13:00 Registration ➡️ https://lnkd.in/dDUNTVhs Last seats available until next Monday 18 Nov. EOB

📢EBC was invited by the Consultative Commission on Industrial Change CCMI of the European Economic and Social Committee to a High-Level Stakeholder Roundtable on the future of the #Construction Industry.   The roundtable featured a range of stakeholders from EU officials to Ministries of Member States and EU construction sector representatives who engaged in thematic discussions on a series of key topics including the state of play of the construction transition pathway, quality #jobs, unfair #competition & European strategy for #housing.   Read more ➡️ https://shorturl.at/Fhc6e

📢 Last week marked the start of SHAPE II, the Single Market Programme project on affordable #housing!    Led by CECODHAS Housing Europe, the partnership aims at boosting and making visible efforts to contribute to EU’s sustainable and affordable #housing needs through innovative #construction and #renovation practices.   As a partner, EBC will lead the selection of the pioneering lighthouse districts while promoting construction #SMEs and craftsmen's involvement.   Read more ➡️ https://shorturl.at/TA6I6