Economy
EBC supports the Omnibus Simplification Package to simplify sustainability reporting for construction SMEs, ensuring it doesn't burden them with excessive costs or complex requirements.
Economy
On 6 February, the CJEU ruled that payment terms over 60 days are only valid if explicitly agreed upon by both parties. EBC welcomes the decision and calls for stronger...
Social Affairs
EBC supports the new European Parliament Intergroup focused on education and skills development to tackle labour shortages and the need for upskilling in response to green and digital transitions.
Economy
EBC participated in the European Commission’s event on simplifying sustainability reporting, advocating for reduced obligations and streamlined solutions for construction SMEs.
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.