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#2020 BUILDING &
CONSTRUCTION SUMMIT

How the real estate market changes
and the sector is built during the
period of crisis and pandemic

20 August 2020 - Online Event

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ABOUT THE SUMMIT

The first edition of the Building & Construction Summit debate, organized by Newsweek Romania, brings together industry representatives, specialists and public policy makers in the field, to discuss for three hours, live, about the hottest topics of the moment.

The real estate market and the field of strategic construction of large infrastructure are important sectors in the economy. Therefore, the impact of the current coronavirus pandemic on the construction sector is significant.

We will discuss about the financing priorities investments through European funds in the construction sector, about the large projects investment stage in transport infrastructure and what are the measures to will be taken to avoid blockages on construction.

The residential market is also affected. Does the world continue to invest in real estate? Is there a trend already outlined for price dynamics? Will the government project called „New House” be able to give impetus to future residential construction? 

We find out from the representatives of the central public administration and from consultants what we should expect. Last but not least, we will discuss about the problems raised by the private business environment, public policies for attracting new skilled workers, but also about solutions to reduce undeclared work in construction.

The online event will be broadcast live on the newsweek.ro website (over 1 million unique readers per month) and on the Facebook page of Newsweek Romania (over 41,000 followers).

SPEAKERS

Violeta Alexandru

Minister of Labor and Social Protection

Violeta Alexandru

Minister of Labor and Social Protection

Ionel Scrioșteanu

Secretar de stat, Ministerul Transporturilor

Ionel Scrioșteanu

Secretar de stat, Ministerul Transporturilor

Cătălin Iapă

Secretary of State Minister of Public Works, Development and Administration

Cătălin Iapă

Secretary of State Minister of Public Works, Development and Administration

Mariana Ioniță

CNAIR General Manager

Mariana Ioniță

CNAIR General Manager

Sabin Orcan

Director of Newsweek Romania

Sabin Orcan

Director of Newsweek Romania

Manuela Irina Pătrășcoiu

President of CNI

Manuela Irina Pătrășcoiu

President of CNI

Dumitru Nancu

General Manager of FNGCIMM

Dumitru Nancu

General Manager of FNGCIMM

Gabriel Stanciu

Deputy General Manager, ANL

Gabriel Stanciu

Deputy General Manager, ANL

Ileana Spiroiu

Deputy General Director of ANCPI

Ileana Spiroiu

Deputy General Director of ANCPI

Cristian Erbașu

President of the Federation of Employers of Construction Companies (FPSC)

Cristian Erbașu

President of the Federation of Employers of Construction Companies (FPSC)

Adrian Mariciuc

Secretary of State, Minister of European Funds

Adrian Mariciuc

Secretary of State, Minister of European Funds

Adriana Iftime

General Director of FPSC

Adriana Iftime

General Director of FPSC

  • AGENDA

  • 16:00 - 16:05

    Opening speech of the Summit

    Speaker: Mihai Duță

  • 16:05 – 16:30

    INTRODUCTION & REGULATORY CONTEXT

    Does Romania have a circular economy strategy? What is the status of its implementation and what real impact does it have on companies?

    What are the new European regulations on the circular economy (Circular Economy Act)? We have a legislative framework that aims to create a single market for secondary raw materials, increase the supply of quality recycled materials, and stimulate domestic demand in the EU. What impact will this have on the Romanian market, and how can companies prepare?

    How can boards of directors and board members go beyond mere legislative compliance and integrate the principles of the circular economy into their business strategy and corporate governance structures (objectives, investments, risk management)?

    Implementing ESG reporting and sustainability in real estate and retail operations

    Speakers: Andreea Nicolae, Dr. Gabriela Hârțescu, Dan Burlacu, Andrada Busuioc, Dan Chelaru

  • 16.30-17.00

    ESG – IMPACT, PERCEPTION, AND RESPONSIBILITY

    How important is compliance with ESG principles for business partners and investors? What risks does a company face if it ignores these principles?
    Is sustainability a real tool for transformation or just a PR exercise?
    Which component should companies focus on first: E (environmental), S (social), or G (governance)? And why?

    Speakers: Andreea Nicolae, Dr. Gabriela Hârțescu, Dan Burlacu, Andrada Busuioc, Dan Chelaru

  • 17.00 - 17.30

    SUSTAINABILITY AND VALUE FOR COMMUNITIES AND CONSUMERS

    From CSR to integrated sustainability and green financing. How can long-term value be built for communities?

    Aligning governance and promoting sustainability in retail – from ESG objectives to consumer engagement

    Speakers: Andreea Nicolae, Dr. Gabriela Hârțescu, Dan Burlacu, Andrada Busuioc, Dan Chelaru

  • 17.30 - 18.00

    FINAL REFLECTIONS

    Is there a real openness in Romanian business to discuss not only best practices, but also what doesn't work? How can we have a frank conversation about "uncomfortable truths"?

    Speakers: Andreea Nicolae, Dr. Gabriela Hârțescu, Dan Burlacu, Andrada Busuioc, Dan Chelaru

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