{"id":44372,"date":"2026-11-10T15:11:09","date_gmt":"2026-11-10T13:11:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pedmede.gr\/?p=44372"},"modified":"2026-11-10T15:11:09","modified_gmt":"2026-11-10T13:11:09","slug":"fiec-newsletter-10-november-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pedmede.gr\/en\/fiec-newsletter-10-november-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"FIEC Newsletter – 10 November 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Lubomir Katchamakov elected new President of CICA<\/h3>\n
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For the term 2026-2028, Lubomir Katchamakov (BG), President of the Bulgarian Construction Chamber (BCC, FIEC\u2019s member federation), was elected new President of CICA (World Construction Association). The election took place during CICA\u2019s Autumn General Assembly<\/em>, held in Paris on 3 November.<\/p>\n

At the head of a new CICA Board<\/strong><\/p>\n

The new CICA Board brings together representatives from across its international network. Three CICA Vice-Presidents were elected: Giuseppe Angelucci (El Salvador), Ali Al Sanafi (Iraq) and Philippe Dessoy (Belgium). Michel D\u00e9marre (France) was confirmed as Treasurer. Philippe Dessoy formerly served as CICA President and as member of the EIC Board. In addition to his new role within the CICA Board, he has been appointed CICA Ambassador for External Relations, in recognition of his commitment to expanding and strengthening the organisation\u2019s international network, particularly in Africa and the Arab world.<\/p>\n

FIEC warmly congratulates Lubomir Katchamakov, Philippe Dessoy and all the newly elected and appointed members of the CICA leadership team.<\/p>\n

Continuing our partnership<\/strong><\/p>\n

Although construction is primarily a local activity, many of the challenges facing the sector are shared worldwide. These include improving the attractiveness of the construction sector, addressing the shortage of affordable housing and ensuring adequate financing for infrastructure investment. In this context, international cooperation, the exchange of experiences and the sharing of best practices are essential.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Industrial Accelerator Act: FIEC finalises its position<\/h3>\n
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FIEC finalised its position on the proposed\u00a0Industrial Accelerator Act<\/em> (IAA), which would introduce low-carbon and, where applicable, EU-origin requirements through public procurement and public support schemes.<\/p>\n

FIEC\u2019s recommendations aim to support industrial decarbonisation while keeping implementation practical for construction companies. FIEC calls for construction binders, including cement and equivalent binding technologies, to replace concrete and mortar in the quantitative material requirements. It also stresses the need for a level playing field between construction products and technologies, with carbon performance assessed across the works and technical performance, durability and design freedom preserved.<\/p>\n

FIEC advocates long-term price signals that encourage investment in low-carbon technologies, alongside dedicated funding for research, innovation and the market uptake of sustainable materials. Any cost premiums for low-carbon industrial products should be transparently earmarked for decarbonisation investment.<\/p>\n

FIEC also calls for the IAA to build on existing rules supporting low-carbon construction. The Construction Products Regulation<\/em>\u00a0(CPR) should remain the single technical reference for construction products, with clear definitions, reusable product information and practical evidence requirements. Contractors should be able to rely, with due care, on information provided by manufacturers and suppliers.<\/p>\n

Additional compliance costs must be recognised and funded so that housing and infrastructure investment can be maintained. A realistic timetable, requirements reflecting material availability and manageable administrative procedures are essential, particularly for SMEs.<\/p>\n

These priorities will guide FIEC\u2019s assessment of parliamentary amendments and its discussions with EU policymakers as negotiations progress.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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European Commission\u2019s 2027 Work Programme:
\nWhat it means for construction<\/h3>\n

On 4 November 2026, the European Commission adopted its 2027 Work Programme<\/em><\/a>, entitled \u201cEuropean Union \u2013 standing up for one another<\/em>\u201d. Presented by Executive Vice-President Valdis Dombrovskis and EU Commissioner Maro\u0161 \u0160ef\u010dovi\u010d, the programme sets out the Commission\u2019s legislative and policy priorities for the year ahead, with a strong focus on European competitiveness, simplification, investment and strategic autonomy.<\/p>\n

The Commission highlights the need to accelerate the implementation of existing proposals while introducing new initiatives to address Europe\u2019s economic, social and environmental challenges. It estimates that its 12 Omnibus<\/em> packages and other simplification measures could generate \u20ac22.3 billion in annual recurring administrative cost savings once fully implemented.<\/p>\n

For the construction sector, the Work Programme<\/em> contains a number of relevant initiatives and pending legislative proposals concerning the Single Market, permitting, digitalisation, energy, housing, skills, environmental legislation, public procurement and infrastructure investment.<\/p>\n

The following overview provides the construction-related items that FIEC\u00a0identified\u00a0in the Commission\u2019s Work Programme<\/em> and its annexes.<\/p>\n

New initiatives: What to expect in 2027<\/strong><\/p>\n