17th & 18th October 2001
BELGIUM
5 unique features:
•No legally binding construction codes
•« qualified architect » must be employed for
all works
•« qualified contractor » must be employed for all (public) works
•No legal requirement for technical inspection bodies (e.g. building inspector)
•All contractors are required by law to pay 0,1% of turnover to the Belgian Building Research Institute
+ In common with Spain, Portugal, Italy and Greece
•A legally regulated system for the « Qualification of Construction Enterprises »