FIEC - Annual Report 2024

“Explore the 2024 Annual Report on FIEC key policies, projects, figures, main achievements, milestones, opinions, releases and undertaken actions that reflect the higher commitment – during an exceptional year - by all our colleagues, as well as the intensified cooperation with our partners and the European Union towards the resilience and sustainability of the construction sector. Help us share this Report and spread the word too!”

Piero Petrucco

FIEC President (2024-2026)

FIEC IN FIGURES

€ 1.683 BLN

Total construction investment

12 MLN

Workers

10.9 %

of GDP EU-27

+ 3 MLN

Enterprises

Our milestones in 2023-2024

Discover our selected highlights happened from November 2023 until October 2024. FIEC invites readers to click and explore additional content and topics in the other sections and files proposed by the Report. Navigate across the timeline to view the milestones!

NEXT FIEC ACTIONS IN FUGURES

November 2023

FIEC is in Berlin to join a conference organised by the Federal Ministry of Construction (Germany) on the Construction Products Regulation – 02/11/2023.
FIEC joins SOKA-BAU in Brussels for the celebration of the “Europe Day of the German Construction Industry” – 08/11/2023.
FIEC President, Philip Crampton, and FIEC Honourary President, Kjetil Tonning, participate as speakers in the Recovery Construction Forum 2.0 – Rebuild Ukraine held in Warsaw and organised by the Confederation of Builders of Ukraine (CBU) – 14/11/2023.
Together with the European Federation of Building and Woodworkers (EFBWW), FIEC signs in Warsaw a Memorandum of Understanding on the sustainable reconstruction of Ukraine – 14/11/2023.
Participation in public hearing, in the European Parliament, on the Soil Monitoring Law following invitation by MEP Martin Hojsik and MEP Beatrice Covassi – 15/11/2023.
FIEC meets with MEP Róża Thun und Hohenstein to discuss the European Commission’s proposal for a Regulation on Combatting Late Payments – 16/11/2023.
FIEC & EIC (European International Contractors) joint key message on the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) Trilogue and the Construction sector – 22/11/2023.
Participation in the European Labour Authority’s Plenary meeting of the European platform tackling undeclared work – 28-29/11/2023.
Angela Martina, FIEC Chairwoman of the “Training and Education” sub-commission, speaks in a webinar on Apprenticeships in Construction – 29/11/2023.
At the roundtable “Clean Transition Dialogue on Energy Intensive Industries" - hosted by the European Commission - FIEC Vice-President Piero Petrucco, meets President Ursula von der Leyen and the Executive Vice-President for the EU Green Deal, Maroš Šefčovič – 30/11/2023.

December 2023

FIEC publishes its Position Paper on updating EU rules to combat late payments – 07/12/2023.
Conference of the MOBICCON-PRO project “Circular economy in the Construction sector – Trends in EU and Bulgaria” in Sofia (Bulgaria) – 12/12/2023.
FIEC participates in the annual Labour Law Conference organised by the French Supreme Court, INTEFP (Institut National du Travail de l'Emploi et de la Formation Professionnelle) and ENM (École nationale de la magistrature) in Paris – 21/12/2023.

January 2024

Press Release on interinstitutional agreements on Nature Restoration Law and Energy Performance of Buildings Directive – 08/01/2024.
FIEC speaks at the EU Renovation Week of the Belgian Presidency of the EU Council – 18/01/2024.
FIEC attends Conference on the evaluation of the European Labour Authority (ELA) organised by the Belgian Presidency of the Council of the EU – 25/01/2024.

Publication of the joint FIEC/EIC Construction Manifesto for Action – EU term 2024-2029 “Building a resilient and sustainable Europe together”, available in 11 languages – 27/01/2024.
FIEC and the European Federation of Building and Woodworkers (EFBWW) present the outcomes of their joint project on psychosocial risks in construction at the conference on Mental Health at Work organised by the Belgian Presidency of the Council of the EU – 30/01/2024.

February 2024

Interview with Italian channel Mediaset TV on the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) - 14/02/2024.
FIEC took part in the hearing on the Action Plan to tackle labour and skills shortages organised by the European Commission – 21/02/2024.
Position Paper “Joint Call for a European Blue Deal” (with EIC - European International Contractors) – 27/02/2024.
2nd SG meeting of the SIDE-CIC project (Rome, Italy) – 28/02/2024.

March 2024

FIEC Vice-President, Jean-Pierre Paseri, speaks at the High Level Conference on Infrastructure Maintenance and the Decarbonisation Challenge held at the European Parliament and organised by the Investment Industry Intergroup – 05/03/2024.
Meeting with MEP Pernille Weiss (EPP/DK) on the EU Blue Deal – 05/03/2024.
As member of ECTP, the European Construction built environment and energy efficient Building Technology Platform, FIEC participates at the 20th anniversary of the platform, under the motto “ECTP @20. Two decades shaping a smart and green built environment” – 5-6/03/2024.
FIEC’s Letter to European Commission’s President Ursula von der Leyen, EU Climate Commissioner Wopke Hoekstra and Environment Commissioner Virginijus Sinkevičius on the EU Blue Deal – 06/03/2024.
FIEC co-signs cross-sectoral letter on strengthening water resilience in the EU – 15/03/2024.
“Taking stock of the EU Green Deal”: a new publication released by FIEC as overview of the main legislation adopted under the EU green flagship – 20/03/2024.
FIEC is in Bratislava to attend the European Labour Authority Stakeholders’ group meeting – 21/03/2024.
Position Paper on the 2040 climate targets, carbon capture and storage technologies – 25/03/2024.
Co-organisation of a workshop on construction with the European Federation of Building and Woodworkers (EFBWW) and the European Labour Authority – 26/03/2024.
FIEC & EIC (European International Contractors) publish a joint Press Release on the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) – 26/03/2024.
FIEC becomes official partner of the European Parliament’s communication campaign (Together.EU and “Use your Vote”) for the European Elections 6-9 June 2024 – 30/03/2024.

April 2024

3rd edition of the Eurobridge in Brussels, a conference dedicated to the maintenance and safety of bridges in Europe – 05/04/2024.
Urban Intergroup and Construction 2050 Alliance (of which FIEC is an active member) call for action during an event attended by FIEC: “Delivering Housing Solutions” – 09/04/2024.
During the New European Bauhaus Festival, FIEC 1st Vice-President, Piero Petrucco, participates in the “EU Clean Transition Dialogue on Construction” chaired by EU Commissioner for Climate Action, Wopke Hoekstra – 09/04/2024.
Angela Martina, Chairwoman of the FIEC “Training and Education” sub-commission, speaks at the OECD Infrastructure Forum – 10/04/2024.
Hosted at the European Parliament in Brussels, FIEC event launches the joint FIEC/EIC “Construction Manifesto for Action – EU term 2024-2029 – Building a resilient and sustainable Europe together” presenting the 10 key messages addressed to the next EU decision-and-policy makers, MEPs, EU institutions and the EU affairs community - 17/04/2024.
FIEC President, Philip Crampton, speaks at the World Circular Economy Forum session on “Circular Reconstruction of Ukraine” in Brussels – 17/04/2024.
FIEC speaks in the European Labour Authority/EURES Conference on “Building Workers to construct Europe – How to deal with labour shortages?” – 18/04/2024.
FIEC attends the plenary meeting of the High Level Construction Forum in Brussels – 24/04/2024.

May 2024

As active partner in the communication campaign launched by the European Parliament (EP) in view of the EU Elections, FIEC is invited by EP President, Roberta Metsola, to attend the partnership ceremony for the delivery of the official “Partnership Certificate” – 06/05/2024.
FIEC holds its General Assembly (GA) in Brussels. The Federation’s presidency passes from Philip Crampton to Piero Petrucco – 16/05/2024. Watch video with highlights of the GA and the event.
EU Commissioner for Jobs and Employment, Nicolas Schmit, delivers the opening speech at the Joint Spring FIEC-EIC Conference “Building the Change: How can Construction help lead the way to 2020?”. A keynote address by Karel Lannoo (CEO at the Centre for European Policy Studies) follows to kick-off the debate – 17/05/2024. Watch video.
FIEC Vice-President, Paola Malabaila, speaks at Euractiv event on the revision of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) – 23/05/2024.

June 2024

FIEC partners with DG Environment (ENV) of the European Commission to become Ambassador of the “Water Wise EU” campaign – 03/06/2024.
Launch of the 67th edition of its Statistical Report containing the latest figures, trends, data and activity of the construction industry - 10/06/2024. Watch video
FIEC joins journalists from Construction Europe and Construction Briefing and representatives from Die Autobahn to witness progress on a bridge rehabilitation project in Essen (Germany) that illustrates the challenges the country faces in terms of its maintenance deficit – 21/06/2024.
FIEC publishes its Position Paper on Enrico Letta’s Report on the Future of the Single Market – 27/06/2024.

July 2024

Kjetil Tonning, FIEC Honourary President and Chair of the “Task Force Ukraine”, speaks in a workshop on business opportunities and challenges under the EU Commission's 7th Meeting of the High-level Industrial Dialogue Ukraine-EU – 01/07/2024.
FIEC signed the Joint Statement launched by EARTO (European Association of Research & Technology Organisations) calling for an ambitious European Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (FP10) – 04/07/2024.

August 2024

President of CBU (Confederation of Builders of Ukraine), Lev Partskhaladze, participates in a forum on Ukraine’s reconstruction( Watch video) during the Norwegian political week Arendalsuka 2024 – 14/08/2024.

September 2024

FIEC releases new video with first reactions to the joint “FIEC/EIC Construction Manifesto - EU Term 2024-2029” – 01/09/2024. YouTube video
The European Commission and EU-OSHA, in cooperation with the European cross-industry social partners, including FIEC, and national authorities, launch a website “Stop Carcinogens at Work” to raise awareness and share best experiences – 05/09/2024.
FIEC welcomes the release of Mario Draghi's Report on the “Future of European Competitiveness” – 09/09/2024.
FIEC President, Piero Petrucco, speaks at the European Roundtable on Climate Resilience hosted by the European Commission in Brussels, in the presence of EU Commissioner for Climate, Wopke Hoekstra – 11/09/2024.
Romania celebrates the “National Construction Day”. FIEC President, Piero Petrucco, and Director General, Domenico Campogrande, share their messages on this key initiative – 14/09/2024.

October 2024

FIEC Vice-President for Communication & Enlargement, Laurentiu Plosceanu, speaks at the launch event of the European Employers’ Institute, FIEC being a founding member together with other 12 organisations (Press Release) – 01/10/2024.
Final Conference of the Social Dialogue project TANSIRC2 (Sofia and online) – 30/10/2024.

FIEC actions in figures

Over the last 12 months

76

Meetings with EU representatives & key stakeholders

48

Meetings related to social dialogue

+4300

Followers on social media

+70

headlines and mentions in news stories and press articles

18

Position Papers

49

Newsletters

Commissions & Working Groups

Browse the main topics and dossiers managed by FIEC’s Commissions and Working Groups. We thank all the contractors and colleagues from our national member federations for their active contribution to the ongoing work to promote the interests of the Construction industry in all areas.

ECO

Economic and Legal Commission

SOC

Social Affairs Commission

TEC

Technical and Environmental Commission