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Housing: EBC discusses affordability and sustainability with Chair of the HOUS Committee Social Affairs

Housing: EBC discusses affordability and sustainability with Chair of the HOUS Committee

On 29 April 2025, EBC representatives met with MEP Irene Tinagli (S&D, Italy), Chair of the European Parliament’s special Committee on Housing (HOUS).

April 29, 2025 Read more
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Pact for Skills: First 2025 meeting between EBC, FIEC and EFBWW and the signatories of the PfS in construction Social Affairs

Pact for Skills: First 2025 meeting between EBC, FIEC and EFBWW and the signatories of the PfS in construction

On Tuesday 15 April, the coordinators of the Pact for Skills in Construction, EBC, FIEC and EFBWW jointly gathered online the current signatories of the Pact for Skills (PfS) in...

April 25, 2025 Read more
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Women in construction: The Tech4 Construction Cluster launches survey on tackling gender barriers in construction sector Digitalisation & Innovation

Women in construction: The Tech4 Construction Cluster launches survey on tackling gender barriers in construction sector

The Tech4 Construction Cluster has launched a survey in collaboration with the EU-funded projects operating in Digitalization and Innovation in construction: BEEYONDERS, InCUBE, Humantech , and Robertame.

April 25, 2025 Read more
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EBC Annual Conference 2025 on crafting solutions for Europe’s construction, renovation and housing challenges: agenda and registration available! Digitalisation & Innovation

EBC Annual Conference 2025 on crafting solutions for Europe’s construction, renovation and housing challenges: agenda and registration available!

EBC invites you to its 2025 Conference taking place in Rome on Wednesday 11 June 2025, as part of its 35th anniversary celebrations! This conference is organized in collaboration with...

April 24, 2025 Read more
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Public procurement: EBC highlight priorities in first dedicated hearing for EU social partners with European Commission Economy

Public procurement: EBC highlight priorities in first dedicated hearing for EU social partners with European Commission

On 23 April, EBC Secretary General Fernando Sigchos Jiménez took part in a dedicated consultation session between EU social partners and the European Commission to discuss the ongoing revision of...

April 23, 2025 Read more
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Energy efficiency: EBC, HOK and the LIFE project CondoReno organize workshop in Zagreb on how to boost condominium renovations in Croatia Energy & Environment

Energy efficiency: EBC, HOK and the LIFE project CondoReno organize workshop in Zagreb on how to boost condominium renovations in Croatia

On 27 May 2025, EBC will host a workshop in Zagreb, in collaboration with the Croatian Chamber of Trades and Crafts (HOK), focused on advancing the energy-efficient renovation of multi-apartment...

April 23, 2025 Read more
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Social dialogue: EBC attends the kick-off exchange with European Commission Executive Vice-President Roxana Mînzatu on the Quality Jobs Roadmap Social Affairs

Social dialogue: EBC attends the kick-off exchange with European Commission Executive Vice-President Roxana Mînzatu on the Quality Jobs Roadmap

On 16 April 2025, the EBC Secretary General attended the kick-off exchange between the European Commission and European social partners, launching the consultation process for the forthcoming Quality Jobs Roadmap.

April 22, 2025 Read more
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Energy efficiency: CondoReno partners convene in Paris to advance one-stop-shop shops for condominiums renovation Energy & Environment

Energy efficiency: CondoReno partners convene in Paris to advance one-stop-shop shops for condominiums renovation

On 9 and 10 April 2025, partners of the CondoReno project, an EU-funded initiative under the LIFE programme, gathered in Paris for two key events discussing and advancing the integrated...

April 11, 2025 Read more
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Labour mobility: EBC attends ELA’s 5th Forum on the Posting of Workers in Bratislava Social Affairs

Labour mobility: EBC attends ELA’s 5th Forum on the Posting of Workers in Bratislava

On 1 and 2 April 2025, EBC represented SMEunited at the 5th Forum on the Posting of Workers organised by the European Labour Authority (ELA) in Bratislava, Slovakia.

April 7, 2025 Read more
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Standardisation: EBC presents the Guide for SMEs on the Construction Products Regulation in #EUCircularTalk Economy

Standardisation: EBC presents the Guide for SMEs on the Construction Products Regulation in #EUCircularTalk

On March 26, 2025, the European Circular Economy Stakeholder Platform (ECESP) hosted an #EUCircularTalk titled "Navigating the Circular Built Environment".

April 7, 2025 Read more
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Innovation: EBC presents SUM4RE project on urban mining and circular economy in ECCREDI Council Economy

Innovation: EBC presents SUM4RE project on urban mining and circular economy in ECCREDI Council

On 28 March 2025, the European Council for Construction Research, Development, and Innovation (ECCREDI) met at the NEST facility of the Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology (EMPA)...

April 4, 2025 Read more
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European Commission recognises EBC as an official European Sectoral Social Partner Social Affairs

European Commission recognises EBC as an official European Sectoral Social Partner

EBC is now an official EU sectoral social partner, securing stronger representation for small construction companies in European social dialogue and policy-making.

March 27, 2025 Read more