Brussels Representation

At the cutting edge of European policymaking

 

GBS Representative Office, Brussels

We opened our Brussels office in 2019 to ensure that GBS is at the forefront of key EU decisions and policies on sustainable construction and infrastructure.

​We hold and attend regular events and debates with key EU institutions and other industry leaders to transform new ideas, solutions and modern technologies into pioneering projects securing a more prosperous future for Europe.

Federico Lazzari

Federico has a MSc from the London School of Economics and did research work at Harvard University. He served as director of the EU office at a prestigious British corporate and financial communications firm, and worked for a leading US investment company, several EU trade associations, and the European Commission. Currently, he serves as the Secretary-General at Build Europe, the European association of developers and homebuilders.

Federico Lazzari, Head of GBS Representative Office in Brussels & Secretary General of Build Europe
EVENTS

The opening of the representative office of Glavbolgarstoy in Brussels in 2019 coincided with the 50th anniversary of the company’s establishment and laid the foundations for a more effective participation of the company in the dialogue on the future of the construction sector at the European level.

In 2021, in collaboration with EurActiv, we focused on the impact of the pandemic on the South East Europe region and the green recovery thereafter, encompassing the restoration and fostering a new comprehension of buildings and construction processes. As part of the event titled “(Re)building Europe: What challenges are Member States facing?”, speakers from European institutions, industry representatives, and other stakeholders participated, addressing key issues concerning the new economic and environmental challenges encountered by the construction sector in South-Eastern Europe.

In June 2022, during a working visit with the Chamber of Builders in Bulgaria to the European Parliament, we engaged in discussions about the digital and innovation challenges confronted by the construction sector and explored opportunities for transformation in the context of the European Green Deal. The event united representatives from the European Parliament, the European Commission, the European and Bulgarian construction industries, businesses, and academia.

In March 2024, we participated in a conference on “Energy security – a basis for the development of European industry and the role of Bulgaria” in the building of the European Parliament in Brussels. In the panel dedicated to the connectivity of energy networks and the role of Bulgaria in the region, we presented the energy construction projects of “Glavbolgarstroy” and the company’s strategy for implementing innovations.

In July 2024, Federico Nahuel Lazzari, Head of GBS Representative office in Brussels and Secretary-General of Build Europe participated in the Eurogas Annual Renewable Gas Conference held in Brussels. The conference addressed the challenges and opportunities in scaling up renewable gases to meet the 2050 climate neutrality goals.

Synergies

In these years of activity in Brussels, we have been cooperating with Build Europe, the European Construction Technology Platform (ECTP), and the European Clean Hydrogen Alliance (established by the European Commission) amongst others. We look forward to engaging with more policy makers and stakeholders in the construction and energy sectors.

Contact us

 

Contact us for more information on our Brussels office, EU activities or establishing a partnership.

Federico Lazzari
Head of GBS Representative Office in Brussels & Secretary General of Build Europe
brussels-office@gbs-bg.com