On November 28 of this year, the newly elected Latvian Construction Council held its first meeting, during which industry representatives agreed on its future directions and elected its chairman. The new council aims to become a platform that unites construction industry participants, promotes better collaboration practices, and addresses strategically important issues.

During the meeting, Artis Dzirkalis, representing the association Latvian Timber Construction Cluster, was elected chairman of the Latvian Construction Council, while Edijs Kupčs, the head of the association Latvian Builders’ Partnership, was elected vice-chairman.

"The Latvian construction industry needs a strong coordinating platform to tackle the sector’s biggest challenges and foster sustainable development. Our work will focus on strengthening the industry's capacity and promoting collaboration among all participants in the construction process," emphasized Artis Dzirkalis, the newly elected chairman of the Latvian Construction Council.

Artis Dzirkalis is the chairman of the board at SIA CMB, one of Latvia's leading construction companies, as well as a board member of the Latvian Association of Civil Engineers and the association Passive House Latvia. He holds a master's degree in construction engineering and has 20 years of practical experience in the industry.

After his election, A. Dzirkalis highlighted the need to continue addressing major development challenges, including increasing the industry's capacity, solving workforce shortages, promoting sustainable and green construction, and supporting the government in reducing administrative burdens. Special attention was given to timber construction and its development potential. A. Dzirkalis also praised the collaboration with E. Kupčs as the head of the Latvian Builders’ Partnership and the support provided by all organizations in achieving common goals.

The Latvian Construction Council is a consultative and coordinating body aimed at fostering public participation in the development and implementation of construction policies. In line with public interests, the council provides recommendations to the Ministry of Economics and other sectoral ministries on legislative acts, policy planning documents, and EU international legal acts related to the construction industry. The council informs the public about current developments in the construction field, promotes the integration of construction issues into sectoral policies, and reviews proposals from the public for improving construction processes.

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