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FOCOPE offers a forum for debate and the exchange ofviews and important news. FOCOPE’s objective is todemonstrate the important role played by the constructionindustry in the economic and social prosperity ofthe Member States, as well as to promote partnershipswith countries that are not members of the EU. It alsostrives to develop a dialogue between the industry andEuropean institutions. A number of Europeanparliamentarians attended the meetings.FOCOPE held two meetings in 2006 and four in 2007.In late 2007 FOCOPE established a separate platform forenergy issues.In December 2007 John Slaughter met MEP Guttièrezon behalf of UEPC to discuss soil-related issues.CEN (European Standardisation Committee)37On 6 November 2006, UEPC took part in the CENconference on Environmental Technology Certification.Moreover, UEPC is represented in CEN technicalcommittees by J. Haynes who is secretary of the Design& Development Committee.Mr Haynes provides the liaison contact forCrime Prevention & CEN TC 325. He attended theplenary meeting in London as an observerfrom 15-16 May 2006.European ConstructionTechnology Platform (ECTP)Since November 2005, UEPC has confirmed itscommitment to the Advisory Group of European Userand Client organisations in the European ConstructionTechnology Platform (ECTP). This organisation representsthe stakeholders of the built environment. L. Willeattended the first meeting on 25/01/2006. UEPC is keptabreast of ECTP activities through regular contact.EOTA (European Organisation forTechnical Approvals)UEPC has the status of observer within the EuropeanOrganisation for Technical Approvals (EOTA). EOTA ismade up of technical approval federations in 17European countries. Here, John Haynes plays a veryactive role in representing UEPC.EPBD PlatformUEPC has applied for membership in the European BuildingPerformance Directive Platform (EPBD).ECCREDIUEPC took part in the ECCREDI conference entitled ‘StimulatingInnovation towards SMEs in the ConstructionSector’, which took place on 16 June 2006 in Brussels.UEPC andand ItsPartnersUEPC is directly involved in the work of the EuropeanConstruction Forum. The ECF is a platform forcooperating on issues of common interest between independentorganisations that represent key players in theconstruction sector. Participation is voluntary.ECF members includeACE (Architects’ Council of Europe)CEMBUREAU (European Cement Association)