European Federation of Foundation Contractors – EFFC

European Federation of Foundation Contractors - EFFC

The Federation of Foundation Contractors represents companies in 16 European countries. Members are Specialist Foundation Contractors which are organised and represented either through National Federations or by a National Coordinator representing that country.

Members Austria VOEBU, 38 Belgium ABEF, 17 Czech Rep. ADSZS, 8 Denmark 3 France SOFFONS, 35 Germany HDB, 45 Hungary AVS, 6 Italy AIF, 15 Netherlands NVAF, 68 Poland PZWFS, 19 Portugal 6 Romania, 4 Spain AETESS, 6 Sweden SAFE, 23 Switzerland Infra, 37 UK FPS, 19 Total: appr. 16 Federations 350 Contractors

Mission Promote the common interest of the Members of the Federation to achieve a high professional standing of Special Foundations in Europe Objectives The Mission shall be achieved by: Improve standards of workmanship, technical competence, safety and innovation Create and maintain an effective networking amongst the Members of the Federation and with its Stakeholders Express the point of view of its members with the European Commission, Authorities, Professional Institutions and other Federations and Third Parties

Presidents 1989 – 1992 UK P. Thornton 1992 – 1994 France J. Benatar 1994 – 1997 Germany P. Arz 1997 – 1999 Italy 1999 – 2001 Greece 2001 – 2003 UK 2003 – 2005 Germany M. Stocker 2005 – 2007 France P. Runacher 2007 – 2009 Netherlands P. De Kort 2009 – 2011 Belgium 2011 – 2013 Italy S. Trevisani 2013 – 2015 UK C. Primett 2015 – 2017 Germany H.-J. Bliss 2017 – 2019 Spain J. Candela G. Trevisani G. Matras D. Sherwood M. Bottieau

Officers President: Jose Candela, AETESS (Es) Senior Vice President, Treasurer: Olivier Peter, SOFFONS (F) Junior Vice President: Andrea Acerbi, AIF (I) Additional Officers Andreas Körbler, VÖBU (Au) Martin Blower, FPS (UK) Immediate Past President: Hans-Joachim Bliss, HDB (G)

Executive Committee Austria Mr E Falk VÖBU Hungary Romania Mr. B. Gombos Mr. C. Vazquez AVS ARCF Belgium Mr M Bottiau ABEF Italy Mr. A. Acerbi AIF Czech Republic Mr. J. Ricica DDSZS. Netherlands Sweden Mr. J Estié Mr. P. Land NVAF SAFE Denmark Mr. S. Weiss Spain Mr. J. Candela AETESS Poland Switzerland Mr. P. Nowak Mr. D Lukic PZWFS Infra France Mr. O. Peter SOFFONS FPS Germany Mr. U. Hinzmann HDB Portugal Mr. I. Rosa United Kingdom Martin Blower

Code of Conduct Standards of Behaviour agreed by the EFFC This statement of Standards of Behaviour has been developed and adopted by the EFFC. Each National Federation or Group is requested to consider and adopt this Standard. National Federations or Groups are requested to recommend the Statement to their individual corporate Members for adoption, at an individual level in their market place. Ethics cannot be enforced. A high ethical standard is a target to be aspired to and worked towards in the improvement of our market place. A. Key values The company undertakes: to show integrity towards public and/or private clients to observe all relevant legislation and regulations not to participate in price fixing or securing contracts to the disadvantage of the public to make no payments to clients directly or indirectly related to a contract to demonstrate honesty and transparency in pricing, in drawing up contracts and in preparing invoices to reject illegal employment practices . B. Customer satisfaction The company undertakes to endeavour to ensure: on-time delivery of contracted services tailored to the customer's needs honesty and frankness in all phases of construction . C. Job satisfaction The company undertakes to: give employee safety top priority on the construction site provide training to employees at all levels of the company . D. Environmental protection The company undertakes to: encourage the development and application of environmentally friendly

Sustainability 1. Introduction Sustainable development is development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. The EFFC further defines Sustainable Development as:Maintenance of a healthy economic environment; prudent use of natural resources; social progress which recognizes the needs of all people; and effective protection of the environment. 2. The Principles Consider and promote sustainability in its broad social, economic and environmental context in all aspects of foundation industry related activity Develop opportunities to make positive contributions to the environment Promote the elements required for foundation industry stakeholders to engage in productive work, the creation of wealth and a good quality of life for all Promote good safety, health and well-being combined with personal development throughout the foundation industry Adopt measures and processes to prevent adverse environmental impacts 3 EFFC Commitments The Commitments are divided into three sections:A. B. C. The Environment Stakeholders The Marketplace

Working Groups Technical CEN / TC 288 CEN / TC 341 CEN / TC 104 The Concrete Task Group The Support Fluids Task Group HSE Safety Coordination Checklist Machinery Risk Assessment Rig Driver Training Accident Analysis Contracts Condition of Specialist Foundation works JV Contracts Dispute Resolution Managing Complex Geotechnical Works Sustainability / Carbon Calculator

Technical CEN/TC 288 EN 1536 Bored PIles EN 1537 Injection Anchor EN 1538 Diaphragm Wall EN 12063 Sheet Pile EN 12699 Displacement Pile EN 12715 Injections EN 12716 Jet Grouting EN 14199 Micro PIles EN 14475 Reinforced Earth EN 14490 Soil Nailing EN 14679 Deep Soil Mixing EN 14731 Deep Vibro Densification EN 25237 Vertical Drain CEN/TC 104 Concrete CEN/TC 396 Earth Works CEN/TC 250 Design CEN/TC 189 Geosynthetics CEN/TC 341 Geotechn. Testing Concrete Task Group

HSE Health & Safety Charter Safety Coordination On site risk assessment Certifyling checking machinery Rig Driver Training Analysing Accidents

Contracts Special conditions for specialist foundation works EFFC has developed standard conditions to cover the special facilities required for foundation work. These eliminate the need to negotiate terms for each contract saving time and money for both the foundation contractor and the client. JV contract The European Joint Venture Agreement comprises a standard suite of documents for use where two or more enterprises wish to associate themselves in a Joint Venture. Dispute resolution EFFC's guide to dispute resolution across Europe The use of on-line bidding for foundation contracts EFFC believes that online bidding is not usually a suitable procurement method for foundation contracts. It strongly recommends that anyone considering the use of online bidding takes into account the advice contained in this document.