The construction industry faces a persistent shortage of skilled labour, compounded by a lack of interest from younger generations. As construction evolves with digitalization, sustainability, and new safety standards, continuous skills development is essential.
EBC supports work-based learning, vocational education, and training programs that integrate entrepreneurship, and advocates for greater involvement of SMEs in shaping skill requirements and apprenticeships. EBC also participates in EU projects aimed at anticipating and meeting the future skills and workforce needs of the construction sector.
Social Affairs
On 5 May, EBC participated in the dedicated hearing on the Quality Jobs Roadmap between the EU social partners and the European Commission to discuss the ongoing work on the...
Social Affairs
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...
Social Affairs
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.
Social Affairs
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.
Social Affairs
EBC is now an official EU sectoral social partner, securing stronger representation for small construction companies in European social dialogue and policy-making.
Social Affairs
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...
