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Building permits show signs of turnaround from low level in Germany
There was a slight increase in the number of building permits issued in Germany during the first quarter of 2025 (+3.4%), hinting at signs of a turnaround in the sector
Germany falling behind on plan to modernise motorway bridges
Contractors have warned that Germany is falling behind on a plan to modernise its motorway bridges
‘A glimmer of hope?’ German construction companies report sharp increase in new orders
German construction companies enjoyed a sharp increase in new orders in January
Germany’s €500bn infrastructure fund moves ahead after political agreement
A proposed €500 billion fund to improve infrastructure in Germany has won approval in the Bundestag after the Greens joined the SPD and CDU in backing it
‘Too many orders aren’t really our problem at the moment’: German construction pushes for €500bn infra fund
Two major German construction associations have welcomed news that a €500 billion infrastructure fund has moved a step closer to being confirmed
German construction welcomes plans for €500bn infrastructure fund and easing of ‘debt brake’
German construction associations have welcomed news of a cross-party agreement to spend €500 billion infrastructure in the country.
Fall in permits illustrate Germany’s continued residential construction downturn
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A fall in the number of building permits issued for apartments in Germany picked up pace in May, according to new official statistics
Germany’s government attempts to prop up struggling construction industry
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The German government has announced that it will shelve proposed building regulations as part of a €45 billion (US$47 billion) relief package to prop up the country’s ailing construction industry.
Remex managing director calls for EBV revision
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Missing provision means recycled/substitute materials are still labelled as waste, says Remex
Global construction struggles with materials shortages and prices
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The post-pandemic availability – and cost – of construction materials is a growing concern