Energy & Environment
On February 6-7, EBC met the partners of the Horizon Europe project BIO4EEB in Naples, where progress was reviewed on bio-based insulation materials for building energy performance.
Economy
EBC met MEP Jeannette Baljeu to discuss priorities for SMEs in construction, focusing on simplifying procurement rules and reducing administrative burdens in the upcoming EU evaluation.
Social Affairs
On 30 January, the SHAPE II partnership of the Affordable Housing Initiative hosted an online information session for potential candidates to become one of the 35 “Lighthouse Districts” on affordable...
Social Affairs
On 29 January, the European Builders Confederation (EBC) participated in the European Labour Authority (ELA) yearly outreach event in Brussels.
Standardisation
In January 2025, Small Business Standards (SBS), the European association representing SMEs in the standardisation process at European and international levels, appointed a new group of 79 experts in key...
Economy
On 14 January, the European Commission’s EU Payment Observatory published its Annual Report 2024, a comprehensive analysis of the main trends and developments in payment performance related to commercial transactions in...
Social Affairs
In this context, for the first time, housing is included in an EU Commissioner's portfolio. Dan Jørgensen, the Commissioner for Energy and Housing, is tasked with developing a comprehensive housing...
Standardisation
EBC and SBS publish a Guide to help SMEs understand the changes, tailored specifically for SMEs and micro-enterprises.
Digitalisation & Innovation
On 4 December 2024, the European Council for Construction Research, Development, and Innovation (ECCREDI) convened at Buildwise in Limelette, Belgium.
Energy & Environment
The European Builders Confederation (EBC) represents crafts, micro companies, and SMEs in the construction sector across Europe. EBC champions a more inclusive, sustainable, and digital construction sector and built environment.
Digitalisation & Innovation
The European Builders Confederation (EBC) convened policymakers, industry leaders, and stakeholders at the European Parliament yesterday to address the challenges and opportunities facing Europe’s construction sector.
Energy & Environment
On 6 November, the European Recycling Industries Confederation (EuRIC) organized an event exploring the practical aspects of “Implementing EU legislation: How to increase circularity in the construction sector” at the...