On February 24th, 2022, the war in Ukraine has begun. After almost fourteen months, it is still ongoing. Every day, it brings more human and material damage, and the infrastructures are no exception. Due to the destruction dealt to the public infrastructures, much of the public service and economic activities had ceased.
As of the spring of 2022, the Rapid Damage Needs Assessment carried out by the World Bank has established that the cost of reconstruction is $ 97 billion. Since then, the estimations have doubled, and it keeps expanding as the war goes on. In particular, the damages sustained to the energy infrastructure will require time, technology and a great economic investment to fix.
Furthermore, the European Demolition Association, EDA, as well as Confederation of International Contractors’ Associations (CICA), – European Construction Industry Federation (FIEC), – European International Contractors (EIC) and other international organizations in the construction sector, to step up and call on international donors to create financial and legal framework conditions for construction companies and their suppliers that are willing to use their resources for the reconstruction of Ukraine.
This effort should be led by the Ukrainian authorities in close partnership with the European Union and other key partners, as well as international financial institutions.
Some of the recommendations for the Future Reconstruction of Ukraine
Together, these associations outlined some of the recommendations for this reconstruction project. It encompasses several areas, which include construction, demolition and sustainability. Some of the most important factors are the environmental impact, transparency, innovation and speed at which these infrastructures can be rebuilt.
Below is the complete official release put together by the different European associations, including EDA. This initiative, as well as many others that we participate in and put together, marks our commitment to the sector; and, most importantly, to the people it affects.