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The Voice of Construction Crafts and SMEs in Europe
International Conference
“TZ Praha 2012”
Riccardo VIAGGI
19th November 2012
European Builders Confederation
The Voice of Construction Crafts and SMEs in Europe
Construction sector in Europe
• 3 million companies 10.7% of EU GDP
13 million workers
• 99% - SMEs 92% micro-enterprises
EBC
• 20 members + partners
• 2 million enterprises
• Chair of the UEAPME construction forum
EPBD
• Scope: new and existing buildings
• Ambitious concept of « nearly zero energy buildings »
• Minimum energy performance requirements
• Provision of Energy Performance Certificates
• Guidance and training available to professionals 
• Financial incentives 
Encountered barriers for the
Implementation of the EPBD
OSH CARD
• Not on the current European Agenda
• Lead to a social identity card for the construction sector:
Employer
Professional Skills
Safety and Health requirements
See CSCS Card system in the UK
Update on 2020 Objectives
• 20% of reduction of Greenhouse emmissions
Directive 2009/29/EC
• 20% of use of Energy from Renewable Sources
Directive 2009/28/EC
• 20% of Energy Efficiency
Energy Efficiency Plan COM(2011) 109 final
NEW Energy Efficiency Directive
Energy Efficiency Directive
11/09/2012
Main provisions:
• 3% renovation rate for public buildings owned and occupied by
central government
• Energy companies reduction of 1,5% of their annual energy
sale
• Incentives for SMEs to undergo Energy audits
• Obligation to ensure Certification & Qualification schemes
• Establishment of a long-term strategy to make the stock building
more energy efficient by 2050
EBC current activities
for EE in buildings
• Shelter Project
• Action Plan for the Sustainable Competitiveness of
the Construction sector
• Forthcoming Communication in 2013 on sustainable
buildings
EU campaigns for EE in buildings
 PUBLIC SUPPORT - European Concerted Action
-> www.epdb-ca.eu
 RESEARCH – Data Hub for the Energy Perfomance of Buildings
-> www.buildingsdata.eu
 PRIVATE CAMPAIGN - Renovate Europe
-> www.renovate-europe.eu
www.eubuilders.org
Thank you for your
attention
Riccardo VIAGGI
Secretary General
[email protected]