Articles by FIEC
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Published on: 07 April 2025
Rising costs and declining construction are worsening Europe鈥檚 housing crisis, pricing out low-income households and essential workers, says FIEC
Published on: 20 January 2025
How can contractors address water stress, excess, and water quality amidst new EU legislation?
Published on: 09 December 2024
FIEC looks at how the EU鈥檚 procurement rules will impact the construction industry
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Published on: 22 April 2024
Rules on combatting late payments in commercial transactions under review
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Published on: 14 February 2024
FIEC takes a look at the European Green Deal and paving the way to a more sustainable future
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Published on: 06 April 2023
FIEC examines a new EU-funded project with circularity at its heart
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Published on: 06 February 2023
FIEC examines the challenges of trying to moving towards an asbestos-free Europe
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Published on: 19 December 2022
FIEC describes what construction companies need to know about the EU鈥檚 new reporting rules
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Published on: 23 July 2021
The presence of foreign state-owned enterprises (SOEs) in the European public procurement market has been accelerating
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Published on: 10 February 2021
FIEC examines the content and potential for the European Commission鈥檚 recently announced Renovation Wave strategy
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Published on: 16 September 2020
A closer look at what鈥檚 really new in the European Union鈥檚 Circular Economy Action Plan
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Published on: 11 June 2008
The Commission is now in favour of permanently allowing reduced rates of VAT for private repair and maintenance work. FIEC is now focussing its efforts on Member States to ensure those opposed to reduced VAT do not de-rail the legislation.
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Published on: 09 May 2008
A new 2-year campaign by the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work could help reduce accidents and fatalities in the construction industry by promoting and demystifying 鈥榬isk assessment.鈥� FIEC will play an active part in the campaign
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Published on: 09 May 2008
The new REACH legislation on chemicals will mean construction companies and workers are given more information about the risks associated with materials they deal with. FIEC is involved in initiatives to ensure this is done effectively, and that information can travel up and down the supply chain.
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Published on: 16 April 2008
The development of sustainable construction practices is one of six key areas singled-out by the Commission's Lead Market Initiative. FIEC believes this could lead to better regulation, more standardisation and greater efficiency in the industry.