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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
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High-Level Construction Forum: EBC President brings messages from construction SMEs and the Construction 2050 Alliance in 5th plenary session Economy

High-Level Construction Forum: EBC President brings messages from construction SMEs and the Construction 2050 Alliance in 5th plenary session

On 25 March 2025, EBC President Philip Van Nieuwenhuizen addressed the HLCF in Brussels, advocating for SMEs, fair competition, and a stable regulatory framework. The event also marked the launch...

March 27, 2025 Read more
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Housing: EBC at major joint European Commission-European Parliament conference on Affordable Housing Social Affairs

Housing: EBC at major joint European Commission-European Parliament conference on Affordable Housing

EBC participated in the EU Conference on Affordable Housing (24 March 2025), advocating for SME-friendly solutions and policies to tackle Europe’s housing crisis.

March 25, 2025 Read more
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Digitalisation: EBC on Digital Building Logbooks in European Commission video series Digitalisation & Innovation

Digitalisation: EBC on Digital Building Logbooks in European Commission video series

The European Commission’s HLCF video series explores Digital Building Logbooks (DBLs). EBC’s Fernando Sigchos Jiménez discussed DBL benefits for SMEs, highlighting challenges like data privacy, fragmentation, and the digital skills...

March 24, 2025 Read more
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European Urban Forum: Kick-Off at the European Parliament for a new vision for sustainable and inclusive cities Energy & Environment

European Urban Forum: Kick-Off at the European Parliament for a new vision for sustainable and inclusive cities

The European Urban Forum's Kick-Off Event (18 March 2025) focused on sustainable urban policies. EBC's Fernando Sigchos Jiménez emphasized the need for stable regulations to support construction SMEs.

March 19, 2025 Read more
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Skills: Release by the Commission of the Union of Skills, with labour shortages and skills needs in the construction sector still high in the political agenda Social Affairs

Skills: Release by the Commission of the Union of Skills, with labour shortages and skills needs in the construction sector still high in the political agenda

In March, EBC participated in key EU events on skills development and vocational training, including meetings on the Union of Skills, the Pact for Skills in Construction, and the Construction...

March 18, 2025 Read more
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Vocational education: Launch of the Erasmus + project INSIDE-CoVE, towards more centres of vocational excellence in construction Social Affairs

Vocational education: Launch of the Erasmus + project INSIDE-CoVE, towards more centres of vocational excellence in construction

The INSIDE-CoVE project launched on March 11-12 in Thessaloniki, aiming to enhance construction education through digital, green, and social skills. It involves 26 partners from six European countries.

March 17, 2025 Read more
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Energy Efficiency: Massifying condominium renovations at the Forum Habiter Durable in Paris next 10 April Energy & Environment

Energy Efficiency: Massifying condominium renovations at the Forum Habiter Durable in Paris next 10 April

On 10 April, EBC will co-organize a workshop in Paris on mass condominium renovations, highlighting one-stop shops and stakeholder engagement in energy renovations.

March 14, 2025 Read more
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Launch of Construction Blueprint 2 project: Strengthening Skills and Competitiveness in the European Construction Sector Social Affairs

Launch of Construction Blueprint 2 project: Strengthening Skills and Competitiveness in the European Construction Sector

FIEC, EFBWW, and EBC back the Construction Blueprint 2 project, which enhances training and qualifications in the construction sector to support digital and green transitions.

March 3, 2025 Read more