Karel Lannoo as keynote speaker at FIEC-EIC Conference
On 17 April, FIEC and EIC (European International Contractors) will organise a joint conference on the theme “Building the change: How can Construction help lead the way to 2050?“.Our keynote speaker for this event will be Karel Lannoo, Chief Executive Officer of the CEPS (Centre for European Studies) a leading independent European think tank.
Te focus of the discussions will be on the forthcoming European Elections of June 2024, their impact on the new composition of the European Parliament and of the new EU Commissioners, as well as on the political agenda.
The backbone of the confernce will be the FIEC-EIC “Construction Manifesto for Action – EU term 2024-2029” with our 10 key messages to the MEP candidates and to the future EU leaders and decision-makers, presenting the messages and recommendations for the construction sector for the next political mandate.
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Partnership Agreement ceremony with EP President Roberta Metsola
As active partner in the ongoing communication campaign launched by the European Parliament in view of the forthcoming EU elections, FIEC received its official “partnership certificate” during a ceremony held on 6 May at the European Parliament (EP) in the presence of the President Roberta Metsola.The #UseYourVote campaign and the Together.eu initiative launced by the european parliament aim at raising awareness and engagement among EU citizens, companies, multipliers, industry organisations about the importance of voting in the upcoming European Elections scheduled for 6-9 June 2024.
Watch this video extracts of the ceremony with the participation of Roberta Metsola.
A short documentary has been launched by the EP to remind Europeans why the Union’s ideals around peace and democracy are fundamental. It is a joint effort to motivate European citizens to exercise their democratic right to vote.
By collaborating with the European Parliament on this joint action, FIEC aims to help create a more informed, participatory and representative democracy in the EU.
Explore the EE2024 campaign website of the European Parliament and save the Elections dates on your calendar!
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EURES Report on Labour Shortages and Surpluses 2023 – Focus on construction
The European Employment Services (EURES) published its Report on Labour Shortages and Surpluses 2023. The report presents the latest data on labour market imbalances across Europe. It highlights that many of the listed shortage occupations belong to the same occupation groups, including construction trade workers. The report includes a chapter on “Causes of labour market imbalances: an exploration of shortages in construction sector”. It identifies a number of factors behind these labour shortages such as an ageing workforce, the lack of attractiveness of the sector, the low level of female employment or the green and digital transition.
On 18 April, FIEC participated in the launch event of this report and took part in a panel discussion on “Labour Shortages in the Construction sector – What implications for employers, workers and society?”.
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FIEC at event of European Year of Skills
On 30 April, the European Commission organised the closing event of the European Year of Skills. Speakers from EU institutions, Social Partners, training centres and the various European agencies debated the legacy and achievements of the this key EU flagship.On this occasion, FIEC – together with 8 other employers’ organisations – co-organised a discussion group on “Addressing Skills Shortages: What innovative solutions?”. Participants were divided into 3 groups and had inspiring talks on the attractiveness of STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) and development of efficient VET systems, on skills needs matchmaking with third-countries nationals and on upskilling and reskilling to face the green and digital transition.
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Paola Malabaila to represent FIEC in online panel on new EPBD
Paola Malabaila, Managing Director of “Malabaila & Arduino” from Italy, will speak on 23 May in an online panel discussion on the revised EU Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD). Malabaila is an engineer by training and is active in FIEC’s Italian member association, ANCE (Associazione Nazionale Costruttori Edili).EPBD rapporteur in the European Parliament, Ciaran Cuffe (Greens/Ireland), Stefan Moser (European Commission) and other stakeholders will also join the panel.
The theme of the panel discussion is “Building a sustainable future – The revision of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive” . The virtual conference will take place on 23 May from 9:30 – 10:45 CET and will be hosted by Euractiv, FIEC’s media partner.
Registration is open and can be accessed via the link below.
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MOBICCON-PRO project: Survey on CDW management in Europe
You can access it using the below hyperlinks:• Link to the survey in English and 4 Nordic languages
• Link to the survey in English and 10 other languages
Your participation in this survey will not only provide us with important insights, but will also help shape the future of construction waste management on a global scale.