EFCA - European Federation of Engineering Consultancy Associations

Engineering Europe n° 14 - 2024 ▪ Strategic Agenda in line with EFCA's priorities ▪ Auf Wiedersehn Franziska Mohr ▪ Announcement expected in September ▪ We are taking a break – See you in September!

Engineering Europe n° 13 - 2024 ▪ Priorities of the Hungarian presidency ▪ International Women in Engineering Day  ▪ We are looking for a Policy and Communication Manager

🌎 On Monday 17 June, the Council adopted its conclusions on the mid-term review of the 8th #Environment Action Programme, emphasising “the important regulating role of water cycles for ecosystems, human life and the functioning of the economy and our society”. 🌊 On 27-28 June, the Council will discuss the strategic agenda 2024-2029. We strongly encourage the Council to note the call of 30 organisations to make #water a priority for the next mandate. Water is key for a prosperous and competitive Europe and to ensuring the resilience of our economy #waterwiseEU #waterresilience #EuBlueDeal #competitiveness You can find the joint letter here: https://lnkd.in/eQWcxwMM

🌍✨ Celebrating Women Leaders in Engineering ✨👩💼 On International Women in Engineering Day, EFCA proudly celebrates the remarkable achievements and #leadership of women in our industry. Female engineers play a vital role in shaping the future of consulting engineering firms worldwide. At EFCA, we recognise the significant contributions of female engineers who bring diverse perspectives, innovative solutions, and exceptional leadership qualities to our sector. Their expertise in communication, motivation, and talent attraction not only enhances technical excellence but also fosters environments of inclusivity and collaboration. This year's theme, "Engineering Enhances Life," highlights how women's insights and expertise enrich our profession and positively impact society. From pioneering new #technologies to advocating for #sustainable practices, female engineers are driving meaningful change across the globe. As a federation committed to promoting #diversity and equal opportunity, EFCA stands united with our colleagues at the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE), IABSE - International Association for Bridge and Structural Engineering, and FIDIC - International Federation of Consulting Engineers in advocating for a more inclusive engineering profession. Together, we strive to create environments where every individual—regardless of gender, age, or background—can thrive and contribute to building a sustainable future. EFCA also supports the aims of Directive 2022/2381 on #genderbalance, which calls for minimum numbers of women on the Boards of listed companies, aiming to achieve greater gender diversity and equity in corporate governance. Today, we salute all the talented women engineers whose dedication, creativity, and leadership inspire us daily. Your achievements not only advance our industry but also inspire future generations of engineers to pursue their passions fearlessly. Ines Ferguson Prof. (Dr) Anusha Shah Tina Vejrum Catherine Karakatsanis, M.E.Sc, P.Eng, FEC,FCAE, ICD.D, LL.D Dr Michele Kruger Pr Eng #WomenInEngineering #INWED #EngineeringLeadership #DiversityInSTEM #Sustainability #GlobalImpact #WomenOnBoardsDirective

We are hiring a Policy and Communication Manager to join our team in Brussels. #Engineers have a huge role in the design of the #builtenvironment and will be the problem solvers for the #climateemergency #water #smart and #sustainable #infrastructure and many other challenges. We provide representation at EU level for these brilliant, innovative individuals and their companies. Join us in time to make a meaningful contribution to the next wave of EU policies aimed at fully implementing the #GreenDeal and #digitaltransition. Further information about the open position, including details of how to apply (by 11 July) can be found by following the link below. Anders PerssonNele De SmetInes FergusonMarcin MikulewiczShane DempseyDespina KallidromitouJan SchmittRoberto CarpanetoIoana DraganEva RindomBenoît Clocheret  https://lnkd.in/dMwZybEA

Engineering Europe n° 12 - 2024 ▪ EU elections - first reflections  ▪ Join our lunch webinar tomorrow - not too late to register ▪ Celebrating Excellence: 7th Bauhärepräis OAI Awards ▪ President highlights sector's role on World Environment Day

🏗️🖥️ Invitation to EFCA Future Trends Committee Webinar on AI and Infrastructure Development Are you passionate about the intersection of AI and infrastructure? Join us for an insightful lunch webinar with Francois Valois as we delve into the future of Infrastructure Engineering Software. 📅 Date: 14 June 2024 🕛 Time: 1:00 pm - 1:30 pm (CET) In cooperation with Bentley Systems, this 30-minute session will provide a glimpse into the advancements and transformative potential of AI in the field of infrastructure engineering. Do not miss this opportunity to engage in a fruitful discussion about the #future of #infrastructure #engineering and how we can leverage #AI to push the boundaries of what is possible. 🔗 Link to register: https://lnkd.in/eZZkyiHx #AI #InfrastructureDevelopment #EngineeringSoftware #BentleySystems #Webinar Jeffrey Seeck Nikola Vladislav Matic Iana Motovilnic Antoine Pigot Anders Persson Despina Kallidromitou Stefano Susani Géraldine Tondreau Richard Opsahl Resvoll Marcin Mikulewicz Ines Ferguson Ralf Bufler Grauvogl Maximilian

Engineering Europe n° 11 - 2024 ▪ Averting the water emergency top priority  ▪ Celebrating another young star in the sector   ▪ Gender balance achieved, with new EFCA Board members ▪ Tackling Water Resilience in Europe – The Practical and the Political ▪ Join our lunch webinar on The Future of Infrastructure Engineering Software: Advancing Infrastructure with AI

“Tackling Water Resilience in Europe – The Practical and the Political.” 📰 We are proud to share a thought-provoking article by our Director General, Sue Arundale, published this month in Building Services Engineering. 🌍 “Water management has traditionally been handled at national, regional, and local levels, but it is clearly a Europe-wide issue that transcends borders. Coordinated solutions at the EU level, under the EU Blue Deal, are essential.” 🌊 The article emphasizes the urgent need for an EU Blue Deal, highlights the pivotal role that consulting engineers play in addressing the continent's water shortages, and discusses how the power of nature can be harnessed to mitigate climate change risk. Read the full article to explore these ideas further and join the conversation on building a resilient water future for Europe. #WaterResilience #Sustainability #Engineering #EUBlueDeal #ConsultingEngineers #Hydropower #WaterManagement

🚀 Exciting News from EFCA's General Assembly! 🚀 Last week, EFCA's General Assembly appointed new members to its Board of Directors, marking a significant step towards continued #growth and #innovation in our industry. With these new appointments, for the first time in its 30 years of existence, EFCA has achieved gender balance across its Board of Directors, President, and Director General. We are thrilled to announce that existing Board member Roberto Carpaneto has been appointed as Vice-President. Additionally, we welcome Nele De Smet as the newly elected Treasurer. Joining our esteemed Board of Directors are the newly or re-appointed (Substitute) Directors: Shane Dempsey, Director General of Association of Consulting Engineers of Ireland (ACEI) Anders Persson, Director of Strategic Development & International Affairs at Innovationsföretagen Ioana Dragan, General Manager at AQUAPROIECT SA Eva Rindom, Managing Director at SYSTRA Danmark Congratulations to all of you on your appointments. Each of these professionals brings a wealth of experience and a strong commitment to driving the #engineering consulting industry forward. #engineeringconsultancies #genderbalance