Perdikaris (TERNA): All our projects are focused on social welfare

“The renaissance of the construction industry is inextricably linked to the prosperity of our country,” Giorgos Perdikaris, president of TERNA, said summarizing the importance of the existence of a growing construction sector and a healthy activity of Greek technical companies, for the economic and social development of Greece. Perdikaris was speaking at the “Infrastructure and Networks” conference, which took place at the Athens Marriott Hotel.

Referring to the multiple benefits of the construction industry for our country, Perdikaris noted that the contribution of technical companies creates a multiplier value that goes beyond the obvious sectors of the economy and employment, as it extends and diffuses throughout social life.

“We have proven in practice that we are here when our country is tested, as our mobilization in all natural disasters has shown,” he said, adding that “the Greek construction market, with all its problems and weaknesses, has an accumulated experience and a specialized knowledge that can offer solutions and help with very competitive approaches.”

In addition, Perdikaris stressed the need for synergies in order to deal with the threats that are coming with increasing frequency and severity in the infrastructure sector. “Neither companies should replace the state, nor local administrators should replace the scientific and research community, nor populism should dictate the technical solutions. There are neither immediate nor magical solutions, especially if we want to deal effectively and over time with the environmental challenges, present and future ones,” he said, pointing out that “solutions require unity and sincere cooperation.”

Referring to the role of infrastructure to protect human life from the climate crisis, the president of TERNA emphasized the fact that while we are called to “fortify” ourselves against the climate crisis and develop modern, green and more durable infrastructures that will protect and improve people’s lives, European resources are now channeled as a priority to the countries joining the European Union, and/or no longer earmarked for specific types of projects, such as roads.

Consequently, according to Perdikaris, the Greek state must take advantage of the comparative advantage it has, relying on those Greek technical companies that have not only the know-how and the financial capability, but above all the consistency to invest in the country and they implement projects that offer substantial benefits to society as a whole.

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