Construction SMEs face ongoing financial challenges due to past and frequent economic crises and inflationary pressures. These factors, combined with a projected sectoral slowdown, make access to finance and funding a critical issue for companies and building owners alike.
With the European Green Deal and Renovation Wave setting ambitious renovation goals, long-term, consistent funding will be essential to support construction SMEs in achieving sustainable building outcomes. EBC advocates for accessible financing solutions that empower SMEs to meet these demands effectively.
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
EBC participated in the European Commission’s event on simplifying sustainability reporting, advocating for reduced obligations and streamlined solutions for construction SMEs.
Economy
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...
Digitalisation & Innovation
The European Builders Confederation (EBC), representing micro companies, SMEs, and crafts in the construction sector, congratulates Ursula von der Leyen on her re-election as President of the European...
Economy
Yesterday, the European Commission has taken a significant step towards addressing the challenges faced by small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and crafts in the construction sector by proposing ...
Economy
Last 17 May, the European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency - CINEA officially opened the 2022 LIFE Clean Energy Transition Calls (CET). Following the success of Horizon 2020 En...
