EIC works since 1970 to strengthen the position and the image of European international contractors globally. We are dedicated to ensuring a level playing field for our members on the international construction market and to showcasing European construction excellence, innovation and sustainable solutions.
Conference
EIC Autumn Conference 2025
October 9 – 10
Boosting the ‘Team Europe’ Approach for Global Gateway Transport Infrastructure Funding
Willkommen in Wien - WELCOME to Vienna. EIC and its Austrian Member Federation VIBÖ are pleased to welcome you to the EIC Autumn Conference 2025 taking place in Vienna.
Highlights
EIC, FIEC and ENCORD publish Manifesto on Carbon and Resource Neutrality
The three leading construction industry bodies in Europe, EIC, FIEC and ENCORD, have jointly published the ‘Manifesto on Achieving Carbon and Resource Neutrality in the European Construction Sector’ outlining a long-term vision and plan to reduce ...
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EIC publishes new Toolkit for Sustainable Infrastructure Procurement
Two weeks ahead of a fundamental policy shift of the World Bank, which has announced to require as of 1st September 2023 the use of Rated Criteria as the default approach for most international procurements, EIC has published a new ‘Standard ...
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advocacy
Contract Conditions
EIC reviews regularly the international standard forms of contract published by FIDIC and has issued several corresponding Contractor’s Guides.
Public Procurement
EIC advocates the use of Sustainable Procurement which combines quality, sustainability and price criteria and ensures Best-Value-for-Money.
EU Development Policy
EIC liaises with the EU Commission and with the EIB to contribute expertise of the European construction industry in the implementation of the Global Gateway initiative.
EU Competition Policy
EIC promotes the principle of reciprocity for mutual access to procurement markets and development finances well as the elimination of tenders benefiting from distortive subsidies.
articles
EIC presents its Position on Collaborative Contracting at Global Procurement Conference
At the conference organised by TOR Vergata University of Rome, EIC Board Member Philippe Dessoy spoke to procurement experts from International Financial Institutions and regulatory bodies, policymakers and contracting authorities.
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