As an umbrella organisation, the association assists and advises its members with social, welfare, fiscal, legal, economic and management issues, at both national and international/European levels. As far as regional matters are concerned, this mission is performed by the association's three regional sections (CCW, CCB-C and VCB). Services to member companies are provided by 11 local sections and 17 trade associations, which deal with matters specific to individual areas of activity.

Embuild:
- upholds the interests of its members on the basis of studies in various areas including social policies, taxation, the economy and legislation;
- advises all member companies on issues relating to construction, energy and the environment;
- supports construction companies during the start-up phase and throughout their development, through the FORMALIS help desk;
- provides members with updated information on the construction sector through several media and supports, including the monthly Construction trade journal, the weekly e News newsletter and the website www.embuild.be (in French and Dutch, which has a section reserved for members);
- promotes the construction sector and construction companies and trades through the websites 
www.produbatiment.be 
www.formalis.be 
www.journeechantiersouverts.be;
- provides training on a permanent basis for construction employers and employees;
- facilitates contacts between professionals in the sector as well as the creation of partnerships.