EFFC practice webinar room

The European Federation of Foundation Contractors works to promote the common interests of its Members by improving the standard of workmanship, technical competence, safety and innovation for specialist foundation contractors across Europe.

Formed in 1989, the EFFC represents more than 370 companies across Europe that undertake foundation construction and geotechnical processes including piling, diaphragm walling, grouting, ground anchoring, ground improvements and dewatering

Javier Vaca Fuente is Health, Safety and Environmental Director at Rodio Kronsais. He is also a member of AETESS, the Spanish Foundation Federation, where he serves as Working Group Chair.



Javier has over 20 years’ experience within buildings and foundations and has been involved in health and safety within the European Federation of Contractors since 2016. He is motivated by the premise, “Safety is a game that never ends”, and continues to build upon his passion for foundations day by day.

The Association of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Specialists (AGS) is a non-profit making trade association established to improve the profile and quality of geotechnical and geoenvironmental engineering. The membership comprises UK organisations and individuals having a common interest in the business of site investigation, geotechnics, geoenvironmental engineering, engineering geology, geochemistry, hydrogeology, and other related disciplines.

Lorenzo Alessi holds an Environmental Engineering degree from Politecnico di Milano, Italy and a post-graduate diploma in Environmental Health & Safety Management from Niagara College, Canada. Lorenzo began his career in 2005 in the oil & gas industry covering international Health, Safety & Environmental roles for major engineering consulting and oil & gas service companies. In 2014 he joined Soletanche Bachy Group as QHSE Director and has been chairing the EFFC Health & Safety Working Group since 2019. Very passionate for occupational Health & Safety, Lorenzo strongly believes that Health & Safety excellence is about engaging with people and inspiring behavioural change.