The digital and innovation challenges facing the construction sector in Bulgaria
On June 2, I hosted a high-level conference "Digital and innovation challenges for the construction sector in Bulgaria". An official delegation from the Chamber of Builders in Bulgaria (KSB) was part of the participants in this event. KSB raised the problem of the high prices of construction materials and the need for indexation of construction contracts, and the challenges and opportunities facing the construction industry were also discussed.
Among the main topics of the forum were energy efficiency as a tool for energy independence in the context of the European Green Pact and the digitization of the construction sector. My message to the construction industry and architects is to work to achieve the ambitious targets of the EU's "Ready for 55" package related to increasing the Union's energy efficiency.
Within the framework of the forum, Stefan Moser, head of department in DG "Energy" of the European Commission, made a speech. The President of the European Federation of the Construction Industry (FIEC) Philip Crampton and Gen. FIEC director Domenico Campogrande.
Iskra Mihaylova
Renew Europe Group, Vice-Chair
"My message to the construction industry and architects is to work to achieve the ambitious targets of the EU's 'Ready for 55' package to increase the Union's energy efficiency."
Iliyan Terziev
Head of unit in DG Energy in European Commission
"The supply crisis is extremely worrying, and the rise in the prices of construction materials and raw materials is drastic. The search for a solution to the serious problems facing the industry and the adoption of a methodology for price indexation in construction contracts is among the leading priorities for the leadership of the KSB."
Philip Crampton
President, Federation of European International Contractors (FIEC)
"Current political priorities, especially the green transition, put the construction sector at the center of attention. In order for us to play our part in the most efficient way, more needs to be done. First and foremost is to ensure that we help firms to build capacity for the work ahead."
Stefan Mozer
Head of unit in DG Energy in European Commission
"There are many challenges ahead of us. One of the big problems in the sector is the high prices of construction materials, as well as the shortage of skilled labor. We are also facing a lot of digital changes that aim to help the construction industry reduce costs. We need more investment in increasing energy efficiency."