Constructive lessons
Although the EU construction sector is not regulated by a single legal framework, an increasing number of decisions taken in Brussels affect the general conditions of the construction business and will soon also apply to the new member states. The most important areas affected by EU laws are construction products, public procurement, health and safety as well as the energy sector and environmental regulations.
Manufacturers of construction products, for instance, will be affected by the Construction Products Directive, which is one of the most important directives in the area of construction products and equipment. Its basic objective is to accomplish the internal market for construction products by developing harmonised European technical specifications defining the essential requirements of construction products in areas such as mechanical resistance, stability and most importantly, safety in use.
Experts believe that enlargement will offer new business opportunities and will stimulate technological change in the construction industry. The construction sector in the new member states will benefit from the enlargement, as new business opportunities will emerge. But in order to succeed in the EU, enterprises should not hesitate to acquaint themselves with the practical effects of the future requirements as soon as possible.
Manufacturers of construction products, for instance, will be affected by the Construction Products Directive, which is one of the most important directives in the area of construction products and equipment. Its basic objective is to accomplish the internal market for construction products by developing harmonised European technical specifications defining the essential requirements of construction products in areas such as mechanical resistance, stability and most importantly, safety in use.
Experts believe that enlargement will offer new business opportunities and will stimulate technological change in the construction industry. The construction sector in the new member states will benefit from the enlargement, as new business opportunities will emerge. But in order to succeed in the EU, enterprises should not hesitate to acquaint themselves with the practical effects of the future requirements as soon as possible.
