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

central government for public buildings owned and occupied by •

Energy companies

sale  reduction of 1,5% of their annual energy • 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 buildings in 2013 on sustainable

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

Thank you for your attention

Riccardo VIAGGI Secretary General [email protected]