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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]