SVAZ PODNIKATELU VE STAVEBNICTVI

Their core work

Svaz podnikatelů ve stavebnictví is the Czech Association of Building Entrepreneurs — a national industry body representing the construction sector in the Czech Republic. In H2020, they focus on building energy efficiency, particularly on setting up qualification and training schemes for construction professionals and craftsmen, and on mobilizing smart financing for building renovation. Their role bridges EU-level energy policy (such as the Green Deal) with national implementation in the Czech construction industry.

What they specialise in

How they've shifted over time

Their early H2020 work (2015–2021) centered on upskilling the construction workforce — training middle/senior professionals (ingREeS) and craftsmen (CraftEdu) in energy-efficient building practices. Their most recent project (GreenDeal4Buildings, 2021–2024) marks a shift toward policy and finance, focusing on renovation passports, financing platforms, and national-level Green Deal implementation. The trajectory moves from "training people to build better" to "creating the financial and policy conditions for large-scale renovation."

They are moving from skills training toward shaping the financial and regulatory frameworks needed for mass building renovation under the European Green Deal.

How they like to work

Always a participant, never a coordinator — consistent with their role as a national industry association contributing Czech construction sector expertise to EU-wide initiatives. With 17 partners across 4 countries and all three projects being Coordination and Support Actions (CSA), they operate in moderately sized, policy-oriented consortia rather than large R&D projects. They are a reliable national implementation partner, not a project driver.

They have collaborated with 17 unique partners across 4 countries, suggesting a focused Central European network likely centered on Czech Republic and Slovakia, given their project scopes explicitly mention both countries.

What sets them apart

As the main Czech construction industry association, they provide direct access to the national construction sector — thousands of companies, craftsmen, and professionals. For EU projects needing a credible national dissemination and implementation partner in the Czech building sector, they are the natural choice. Their combination of workforce training experience and recent Green Deal finance work makes them a strong bridge between EU renovation policy and on-the-ground industry adoption.

Highlights from their portfolio

• GreenDeal4Buildings
  Their most recent and policy-relevant project, directly implementing the EU Smart Finance for Smart Buildings initiative at national level in CZ and SK.
• ingREeS
  Their largest funded project (EUR 168,456), establishing qualification schemes for senior construction professionals across multiple countries.