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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
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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 ConfederationThe 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 millionenterprises Chair of theUEAPME 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
OSH CARD Not on the current European Agenda Lead to a social identity cardfor 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 Directive11/09/2012 • Main provisions: • 3% renovation rate for public buildings owned and occupied by central government • Energy companiesreduction 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 SustainableCompetitiveness 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 riccardo.viaggi@eubuilders.org