Stoja Trade continues its support for the development of the construction industry at the Slovenian-Croatian Business Conference
Professor Jože P. Damijan presented an analysis of the macroeconomic effects of public investment and stressed the importance of construction for economic growth. He pointed out the high volatility of the construction sector in Slovenia and Croatia and the need for long-term planning and an infrastructure fund for stable investments. He said that Slovenia would need €1.7 billion of annual investment in infrastructure to ensure stable growth. Damijan also pointed out that every euro invested in construction creates €1.3 of additional value and stressed the importance of supporting domestic contractors.
Jože P. Damijan said that the construction sector in both Slovenia and Croatia has been growing in recent years. PHOTO: Leon Vidic/Delo
Construction projects until 2030 and cooperation between Slovenian and Croatian companies
The first panel of the conference was dedicated to construction projects until 2030 and the possibilities of cooperation between Slovenian and Croatian construction companies. The participants, including representatives of Kolektor CPG, GH Holding, Croatian Roads and the Slovenian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, discussed key infrastructure projects on both sides of the border. Kristjan Mugerli from Kolektor CPG highlighted the advantages of working in Slovenia and Croatia, while Vesna Nahtigal from the Slovenian Chamber of Commerce and Industry pointed to the problems of labour shortages.
The topic of the first panel, introduced by Professor Jože P. Damijan from the Faculty of Economics of the University of Ljubljana, was the macroeconomic importance of the domestic construction industry, with a focus on construction projects up to 2030 and the possibilities of cooperation between Slovenian and Croatian construction companies. PHOTO: Leon Vidic/Delo
Risks in construction projects
At the Slovenian-Croatian Business Conference, Damir Pelak from GrECo International presented the risks that can threaten construction projects. He stressed that the biggest losses due to damages on projects are usually the most expensive, so proper risk management is key. Pelak also highlighted various risks such as time and financial schedules, project complexity, staff shortages and natural and political disasters.
Damir Pelak's speech at the Slovenian-Croatian business conference Investments in Construction 2025. PHOTO: Leon Vidic/Delo
The impact of new technologies on productivity in construction
The second round table of the conference focused on the impact of new technologies on productivity in construction. Participants agreed on the need for standardisation, especially in the use of BIM (Building Information Modelling). Miha Lampret from Kolektor Koling pointed out that the company is investing in modular construction, which allows projects to be completed faster and cheaper, while Dr Tomaž Vuk from Alpacem Cement pointed to the need for more digitisation in construction.
The focus of the second roundtable was the impact of new technologies on productivity in construction. PHOTO: Leon Vidic/Delo
The second day of the Slovenian-Croatian Business Conference once again confirmed that Stoja Trade remains a key player in the construction sector in the region. Our role as a sponsor and important participant in this event confirms our commitment to the further development of the construction and infrastructure sector and to creating opportunities for growth and cooperation in this strategic sector.
You can follow the full conference here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=2fsDB6JVb6g&t=1s
Source: Delo.si
