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Energy Efficiency: EBC, IPOSZ and the LIFE project CondoReno organise event in Budapest to boost condominium renovations in Hungary Energy & Environment

Energy Efficiency: EBC, IPOSZ and the LIFE project CondoReno organise event in Budapest to boost condominium renovations in Hungary

On 8 November 8, 2024, EBC and its Hungarian member organization IPOSZ jointly hosted an impactful workshop in Budapest, Hungary, as part of the CondoReno project, which is co-funded by...

November 15, 2024 Read more
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The Affordable Housing Initiative European Partnership – showcasing affordable housing through sustainability and innovation Social Affairs

The Affordable Housing Initiative European Partnership – showcasing affordable housing through sustainability and innovation

On 4 November 2024, EBC and the partners in the Affordable Housing Initiative European Partnership project, gathered in Brussels to mark the beginning of a major effort to contribute to...

November 12, 2024 Read more
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EBC meeting at the European Parliament to present messages to new MEPs: Register now Energy & Environment

EBC meeting at the European Parliament to present messages to new MEPs: Register now

This event at the European Parliament will explore how the construction sector can lead Europe’s green transition, boost local jobs, and tackle the housing crisis.

November 6, 2024 Read more
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Energy & Housing: European Parliament supports designation of Dan Jørgensen as Commissioner after hearing Energy & Environment

Energy & Housing: European Parliament supports designation of Dan Jørgensen as Commissioner after hearing

On Tuesday 5 November, Dan Jørgensen, the Danish Commissioner-designate for Energy and Housing, spoke to MEPs Committees on Industry Research and Energy (ITRE) and on Employment and Social Affairs (E...

November 6, 2024 Read more
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Labour mobility: EBC attends 4th ELA Forum on the Posting of Workers in Bratislava Social Affairs

Labour mobility: EBC attends 4th ELA Forum on the Posting of Workers in Bratislava

On 22 October, EBC represented SMEunited in the 4th Forum on the Posting of Workers organized by the European Labour Authority (ELA) in Bratislava, Slovakia. Senior Policy Officer Spyros Mathioudakis...

October 23, 2024 Read more
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Housing: EBC in Housing Europe event on the role of the new European Parliament and Commission for affordable and sustainable housing Social Affairs

Housing: EBC in Housing Europe event on the role of the new European Parliament and Commission for affordable and sustainable housing

On 15 October, policymakers, housing experts, and industry leaders gathered at the European Parliament for an event hosted by Housing Europe, with the support of MEP Marcos Ros Sempere (Spain,...

October 17, 2024 Read more
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Standardisation: Small Business Standards publishes its manifesto to empower SMEs in the Standardisation community in the new political term Standardisation

Standardisation: Small Business Standards publishes its manifesto to empower SMEs in the Standardisation community in the new political term

Small Business Standards (SBS) has published its Manifesto for the 2024-2029 EU term, titled “SMEs at the heart of European standardisation”, outlining its priorities for ensuring that SMEs are fu...

October 15, 2024 Read more
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VACANCY NOTICE: SOCIAL AFFAIRS OFFICER

VACANCY NOTICE: SOCIAL AFFAIRS OFFICER

The European Builders Confederation (EBC) is the association representing crafts, micro companies, and SMEs in the construction sector across Europe.

October 14, 2024 Read more
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Sustainable Finance: EBC attends Sustainable Housing Finance Symposium hosted by the Energy Efficient Mortgages Initiative in Italy Economy

Sustainable Finance: EBC attends Sustainable Housing Finance Symposium hosted by the Energy Efficient Mortgages Initiative in Italy

Last week, EBC was in Venice, Italy, to attend the 3rd International Sustainable Housing Finance Symposium organised by the Energy Efficient Mortgages Initiative (EEMI). The EEMI initiative seeks to i...

October 11, 2024 Read more
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Renovation Wave: EBC, IPOSZ and the LIFE project CondoReno organise workshop in Budapest on how to boost condominium renovations in Hungary Energy & Environment

Renovation Wave: EBC, IPOSZ and the LIFE project CondoReno organise workshop in Budapest on how to boost condominium renovations in Hungary

On November 8 2024, EBC will organise a workshop in Budapest aimed at discussing how to accelerate condominium renovations in Hungary, in partnership with its Hungarian member IPOSZ (the Hungarian...

October 10, 2024 Read more
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Late Payment: EBC urges EU Council and Parliament to continue work on legislative proposal Economy

Late Payment: EBC urges EU Council and Parliament to continue work on legislative proposal

On 2 October, EBC took part in the online meeting of the EU Payment Observatory Stakeholder Forum. Ms. Antonella Correra, Senior Policy Officer with the European Commission’s DG GROW, offered...

October 2, 2024 Read more
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Research & Innovation: The TECH4EU Construction cluster reunites in Luxembourg to discuss human-robot collaboration Digitalisation & Innovation

Research & Innovation: The TECH4EU Construction cluster reunites in Luxembourg to discuss human-robot collaboration

Involved in the Horizon Europe’s project Beeyonders, EBC played an active role in a workshop focused on digitalization, sustainability, and human-centric technologies in the construction industry at...

September 27, 2024 Read more