PRESS RELEASE
Brussels - 25th March, 2025
"Construction 2050 Alliance" unveils its Manifesto 2025
to shape Europe’s built environment
Today, at the 5th Annual Plenary Meeting of the High-Level Construction Forum (HLCF) organised by the European Commission in Brussels, the "Construction 2050 Alliance" launched its Manifesto 2025 “An open request to EU institutions”, setting a strategic vision for a sustainable, competitive, and resilient European construction sector.
The European Commission’s 2024-2029 agenda recognises construction as central to achieving the EU’s industrial, economic, environmental and social objectives. Composed of more than 50 organisations representing the entire construction value chain, the "Construction 2050 Alliance" underscores the sector’s pivotal role in Europe’s economy.
Accounting for 10% of the EU’s GDP and 25 million jobs, the construction sector is key to addressing major challenges, from decarbonisation and resource efficiency to housing affordability and skills shortages.
The Manifesto calls on EU policymakers to prioritise sustainability, circularity, digitalisation, skills, and affordability, ensuring that the sector can fully contribute to the EU’s economic, social, and environmental ambitions.
In this context, initiatives such as the Clean Industrial Deal aim to accelerate the green transition of industries, while the focus on Affordable and Sustainable Housing seeks to improve living conditions for citizens through smarter regulations and investments. For both, the construction sector is pivotal.
Additionally, the manifesto highlights construction’s strategic importance for European competitiveness, reinforcing the need for policies that support innovation, skills development, and a resilient value chain.
The "Construction 2050 Alliance" urges a structured dialogue with EU institutions to translate these priorities into concrete policies, reinforcing the sector’s role in building a stronger, more competitive Europe.
For more information about the "Construction 2050 Alliance" , visit euconstruction2050.eu - You can also follow the alliance on LinkedIn and X.
Download full Manifesto 2025 from the tab at the bottom of this post or click here to read it on the "Construction 2050 Alliance" website.
