• At the Construction Industry Day in Berlin, weak demand and sector problems are discussed.
  • Building permits rose 16% in January and February, but project implementation lags.
  • The Iran war worsens the situation with rising energy prices, inflation, and interest rates.
  • The €500 billion special fund for infrastructure has not yet reached the market.
  • About 1.4 million apartments are missing, with only around 235,000 built annually.
  • The IG Bau union warns of ‘massive housing poverty’ for pensioners with low pensions.
  • Experts call for a second ‘construction turbo’ to solve financial and cost issues.

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