Germany lost roughly 20,000 social housing units in 2025 as more than 57,000 subsidised flats exited rent restrictions Germany lost about 20,000 social housing units in 2025 as 57,621 subsidised …
construction
-
Business
German housing construction confidence falls in May, ifo Institute warns of slump
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerGerman housing construction sentiment slips as ifo business climate falls to -29.3 ifo Institute reports German housing construction sentiment worsened in May; business climate down to -29.3, orders slightly up …
-
Politics
Chancellor accuses SPD of blocking construction law amid stalled reforms
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoUnion and SPD Deadlock as Chancellor Accuses Partner of Blocking Construction Law Union and SPD remain deadlocked over pensions, care and taxes, and the chancellor accuses a partner of blocking …
-
Business
Germany approves Hubertz building code reform to prioritize housing construction
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerHousing construction in Germany steps up as federal reforms meet municipal constraints Germany moves to accelerate housing construction as federal Baugesetzbuch reforms clash with city rules like Berlin’s 30% social …
-
Technology
TSMC Dresden construction advances rapidly as workforce set to exceed 5,000
by Helga Moritzby Helga MoritzDresden chip factory construction accelerates as workforce set to exceed 5,000 this summer Construction at the Dresden chip factory near the airport is speeding up, with 1,200 workers currently on …
-
Business
German housing construction declines 18 percent as new apartments fall to 206,600
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerHousing construction in Germany falls 18% as costs and regulations stall new builds Germany’s housing construction fell 18% to 206,600 new units last year as rising costs, regulation and municipal …
-
Business
Construction procurement rules spark municipal backlash over forced piecemeal contracts
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerNew construction procurement rules spark municipal backlash in Germany Germany’s coalition proposes new construction procurement rules to favor split contracts; municipalities warn of delays, higher costs and loss of local …
-
Business
Germany experiments with local reforms to double construction speed and cut bureaucracy
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerLocal Breakthroughs Show Practical Innovation in Germany Five local experiments reveal innovation in Germany: faster social services, modular bridges, wind revenue for towns and legal freedom in Rastatt and robotics. …
-
Business
Germany solar construction falls 6% in Q1 as rooftop installations slump
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerGerman solar installations fall 6% in Q1 to 3.5 GW as rooftop projects slow German solar installations dropped 6% year‑on‑year in Q1 to 3.5 GW, driven by weaker rooftop and …
-
Technology
SoftBank plans Roze AI to automate US data center construction
by Helga Moritzby Helga MoritzSoftBank unveils Roze AI to automate U.S. data center construction SoftBank plans Roze AI to use robotics and AI to automate U.S. data center construction, boost efficiency, and pursue an …