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 2026
October 8 – 9
Managing Construction Risk in an Era of Geopolitical Uncertainty
İstanbul’a Hoşgeldiniz - WELCOME to İstanbul. EIC and its Turkish Member Federation, TCA, are pleased to invite you to the EIC Autumn 2026 Conference in İstanbul.
Highlights
EIC publishes Position Paper on Collaborative Delivery Models
The EIC Position Paper on Collaborative Delivery Models calls for a shift towards partnership-based, quality-driven procurement to improve efficiency, innovation and risk-sharing in infrastructure projects.
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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
Digitalisation and new technologies in large infrastructure projects
The EIC Workshop in Málaga on 24 April 2026 gathered over 100 delegates to discuss digitalisation, AI, and technology in infrastructure. Speakers stressed that digital tools are now essential for competitiveness, efficiency, and safety.
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