Bienvenue à Bordeaux -
Welcome to Bordeaux
EIC and its French Member Federation, SEFI-FNTP (Syndicat des Entrepreneurs Français Internationaux – Fédération Nationale des Travaux Publics) are pleased to welcome you to the EIC Spring Conference 2025 with a Workshop on
Decarbonisation of Infrastructure Construction - From Concept to Reality
For centuries, fossil fuels and other natural resources have powered human progress, creating prosperity and improving living standards. But mankind cannot continue this non-sustainable use of the Earth’s assets at the same rate. Extreme weather events fuelled by rising temperatures and a decline in biodiversity are already endangering human wellbeing and economic prosperity. The EU has responded to these interconnected global risks and challenges with a transformative agenda aiming to make the EU climate neutral by 2050 and decouple economic growth from resource use. The European construction industry has a key role to play in decarbonising the built environment. Developing resource-efficient construction methods will give European international contractors a competitive edge in the global competition.
The EIC Workshop in Bordeaux aims to explore the policy and industry aspects of decarbonisation in infrastructure construction, as developed and implemented by the key stakeholders, i.e. regulators, financiers, contracting authorities, contractors and suppliers. EIC and SEFI-FNTP have invited knowledgeable speakers to share their perspectives on the new challenges as well as new solutions: innovations in the procurement methods where maintenance and lifecycle costs become key factors, new industrial technology where re-use and recycling of materials become priority criteria, and new construction methods where the reduction of the environmental impact may improve cost effectiveness.
Welcome to Bordeaux
We welcome you to the city of Bordeaux, located in the south-west of France in close proximity to the Atlantic Ocean. The city combines exquisite 18th century architecture with a spirit of cosmopolitan connoisseurship, and its historic centre is the largest urban area to be classified as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Bordeaux is the ultimate destination of the River Garonne which cuts through the metropolis.
Bordeaux’s historic vineyards and wine culture are well-represented throughout the city, with an abundance of wine bars, boutiques, tasting schools, museums, wineries and more. The counterpoint to the city’s historic heritage is the surprisingly modern spirit of its contemporary architecture, the vibrant atmosphere of the new and rapidly evolving neighbourhoods springing up around the train stations and the old wet docks. The city also bears the unmistakeable influence of surf culture, one of the region’s defining features.