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09.12.2025

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Swiss non-residential construction is moving sideways

11.06.2026: In the latest forecast from week 23, Swiss residen...

Retrospective adjustments in non-residential construction in 2025 as well

11.06.2026: Non-residential construction in Germany continues ...

Retroactive change for the year 2025

11.06.2026: The growth forecast for 2025 has been revised...

KfW supports conversion to residential use

11.06.2026: The KfW funding programme “Gewerbe zu Wohnen”...

The new normal in the mortgage market: What does the second half of 2026 hold?

11.06.2026: Following the turbulent years of 2022 and 2023, th...

Sentiment in the property finance market has deteriorated

11.06.2026: Following a period of easing in the second half of...

Focus on the BauGB reform

11.06.2026: On 27 May 2026, the Federal Cabinet approved a...

Consumer sentiment has also improved

11.06.2026: In May, consumer confidence in Germany improved...

Downward trend halted for now

11.06.2026: Following significant declines...

Residential construction in Switzerland remains on track for recovery

11.06.2026: In the latest forecast from week 23, Swiss residen...

Federal Government seeks to increase funding for protection against natural hazards

11.06.2026: Protection against natural hazards is becoming...

Abolition of imputed rental value changes the renovation market

11.06.2026: From 2029, the imputed rental value will be...

Consumer sentiment slightly better, but still weak

11.06.2026: Consumer sentiment in Switzerland improved...

Residential construction supports the Swiss construction industry, but home ownership remains expensive

11.06.2026: The Swiss construction industry has made...

Swiss economic outlook remains subdued

11.06.2026: The Swiss economy showed little...

Housing construction: recovery weaker than previously expected

11.06.2026: In its latest forecast from week 23, B+L has signi...

Affordability of home ownership improves, but remains tight in the long term

11.06.2026: The affordability of home ownership in Austria...

Construction costs and prices in Austria continue to rise

11.06.2026: The construction industry in Austria remains under...

Austria’s industry is growing, but cost and supply pressures remain high

11.06.2026: Austrian industry expanded its output ...

Austria’s economy stabilises

11.06.2026: The Austrian economy got off to a ...

Non-residential construction remains at a low level

10.06.2026: The latest forecast from week 23 continues...

Construction-related sectors show a turnaround

10.06.2026: Following six years of declining business activity...

US Senate bill aims to shield building materials from tariffs

09.06.2026: According to the National Association of Home Buil...

China strengthens investments in existing urban areas, buildings and infrastructure

05.06.2026: China is placing greater emphasis on investing in ...

Saudi Arabia’s non-oil economy returns to growth, but cost pressures rise sharply

03.06.2026: Saudi Arabia’s non-oil private sector returned to ...

China: decline of housing prices slowed down but housing market still under pressure

02.06.2026: China’s property market remains under pressure in ...

Netherlands: EPBD implementation makes building energy performance a key issue

28.05.2026: The Netherlands is preparing to implement the Euro...

Belgium's Housing Push: Tax Cuts and Community Models Reshape Affordability in 2025-2026

26.05.2026: Belgium is attempting to tackle its acute housing ...

Spain: Consumer confidence rebounds after sharp March drop

21.05.2026: Consumer sentiment in Spain recovered noticeably i...

Belgium: Renovation subsidies are being reshaped at regional level

18.05.2026: Belgian public subsidies for supporting renovation...

South Korea: South Korea’s 9·7 Supply Measures Drive Housing Starts Sharply Higher in Q1 2026

15.05.2026: South Korea’s housing construction pipeline showed...

Japan: The construction crisis in the building sector continues

15.05.2026: The start of 2026 has not yet brought about a turn...

China: The downturn will continue in 2026, partly because the government has completely abandoned its support for new construction

15.05.2026: Chinese building construction activity remains on ...

Bulgaria: From Boom to Slowdown: How the EU’s Entry into the Real Estate Market Caused It to Burst, and What the Knock-on Effects Will Be

15.05.2026: The Bulgarian construction industry has experience...

Vietnam: Vietnam’s Social Housing Exceeds its Annual Target

13.05.2026: Vietnam exceeded its annual social housing constru...

Japan's Housing Paradox: 800.000 new build homes despite high vacancy rates

13.05.2026: Japan faces a demographic contradiction: nearly 9 ...

Vietnam shows the strongest construction growth in the APAC region - Forecasts 2027-2030 raised again

13.05.2026: Vietnam got off to a strong start in 2026. Accordi...

Peruvian Construction 2026-2027: Mining Capex and Housing Subsidies Carry Growth Through the Election Cycle

13.05.2026: Peru's construction sector enters a phase of moder...

Chilean Construction 2026-2027: Residential Pipeline Drought Holds Back Recovery as Non-residential and Civil Engineering Drive the Sector

13.05.2026: The Chilean construction market continues a multi-...

Argentine Construction Update: A Cautious Recovery After Two Years of Contraction

13.05.2026: The Argentine construction market is recovering sl...

Türkiye is pushing ahead with a major social housing programme

12.05.2026: At the start of 2026, the Turkish government gave ...

Colombian Construction 2026-2027: Building Segments Bottom Out as Civil Engineering Carries the Sector

12.05.2026: The Colombian construction market completes its th...

Brazilian Construction Update: Infrastructure Anchors, Residential Recovers From 2025 Rate Squeeze

12.05.2026: The Brazilian construction market completed a mixe...

Netherlands: Construction confidence remains positive but loses momentum

11.05.2026: Construction confidence in the Netherlands weakene...

France expands CEE scheme to support energy renovation

11.05.2026: France is strengthening its Certificats d’Économie...

US Construction Set for Two-Year Decline Before 2028 Rebound

11.05.2026: The US construction market is entering its first m...

Mexican Construction Bounces Modestly from 2025 Trough — Iran War Effects Cushioned by Domestic Drivers

11.05.2026: The Mexican construction market is recovering from...

Canadian Construction Decelerates in 2026 Before 2027 Pick-Up — Residential Cushions the Slowdown

11.05.2026: The Canadian construction market is on a fundament...

Poland’s housing market: Mortgage demand rises sharply

05.05.2026: Poland’s housing market became noticeably more act...

Stagnation in the Building and Energy Technology Sector: Market Recovery Delayed in Q1 2026

05.05.2026: The building and energy technology sector in Germa...

Permits in non-residential construction set to recover as early as 2026

05.05.2026: In the non-residential construction sector, B+L ha...

Permits to recover in 2026

05.05.2026: In the latest B+L forecast, we have made significa...

Desire for home ownership remains high

05.05.2026: A recent survey shows that the desire for home own...

High capacity utilisation and staff shortages are driving up costs in the skilled trades

05.05.2026: Rising costs, high capacity utilisation and a pers...

Weather slows construction turnover at the start of the year

05.05.2026: The main construction sector in Germany recorded a...

Investment market to slow down from May

05.05.2026: Inflation is gaining momentum once again, bringing...

Rents rise significantly

05.05.2026: In the first quarter of 2026, rents in Germany ros...

Consumer confidence index fell significantly in April

05.05.2026: Consumer confidence in Germany deteriorated notice...

Uncertainty is spreading throughout the economy

05.05.2026: The ifo Business Climate Index fell to 84,4 points...

Finland: Industry indices show signs of recovery but on a low level

05.05.2026: According the production index, published by the F...

Poland: New regulations on construction influence materials used and construction prices

04.05.2026: Polish developers are facing a more demanding regu...

US consumer confidence is sending new warning signs for the housing market

03.05.2026: According to the Conference Board, US consumer con...

France tightens RE2020 rules for low carbon construction

30.04.2026: Since 1 March 2026, France’s RE2020 building regul...

Fed and ECB stay cautious: Interest rates remain stable, uncertainty remains high

30.04.2026: The major central banks remain cautious. Both the ...

India pushes affordable housing

30.04.2026: India is strengthening affordable housing through ...

Swedish Construction Redundancy Notices Halved in First Quarter

30.04.2026: According to Swedish Byggföretagen, the number of ...

Over 1,100 Kombohus Lamell Apartments Completed or Underway in Sweden

30.04.2026: According to Sveriges Allmännytta, the Swedish Ass...

The United Kingdom wants to tighten building safety oversight while making permits faster

29.04.2026: With its Strategic Plan 2026 to 2027, the Building...

Brazil’s central bank cuts rates, but remains cautious as inflation and uncertainty persist

29.04.2026: According to Brazil’s monetary policy committee, C...

Argentina is facing strong action by central bank

29.04.2026: According to the BCRA’s Objectives and Plans 2026 ...

UK Construction Sector Under Pressure: Number of Critically Distressed Companies Rises Sharply

29.04.2026: Financial strain in the UK construction sector int...

National Wealth Fund: state investment bank aims to mobilise more than £100 billion for infrastructure by 2030/31

29.04.2026: The UK’s National Wealth Fund (NWF) has presented ...

Construction products in the UK: demand weakness eases – cautious stabilisation in sight

29.04.2026: From the perspective of the construction products ...

The United Arab Emirates is further expanding its state supported housing sector in 2026

29.04.2026: According to Emirates News Agency, the UAE’s state...

Türkiye’s mortgage reset could strengthen housing construction

29.04.2026: Türkiye’s latest mortgage reform could provide new...

Timor-Leste: population growth and high numbers of dwellings per capita despite small absolute numbers

29.04.2026: In a per-capita comparison (additional homes per 1...

Chile aims to protect housing projects by extending the validity of building permits

29.04.2026: Chile’s Ministry of Housing and Urbanism states th...

Brazil’s construction sector expects a better 2026, but remains cautious

29.04.2026: Brazil's construction sector enters 2026 carrying ...

Argentina’s construction costs continue to rise, increasing pressure on project pricing

29.04.2026: According to Argentina’s statistics agency INDEC, ...

Positive signals for Dutch construction industry from new coalition agreement

28.04.2026: The new Dutch coalition agreement for 2026–2030 ma...

New PNRR decree in Italy: faster approvals and fresh momentum for construction and energy

28.04.2026: Italy aims to accelerate the implementation of pro...

Italy’s mortgage market in 2026: financing tailwinds – new construction responds with a delay

27.04.2026: The Italian mortgage market is entering 2026 with ...

Spain’s construction labour market remains dynamic, but skilled labour shortages are becoming more prevalent

27.04.2026: According to official statistics published in Marc...

Flanders expands social housing investment as Belgium’s broader residential market remains under pressure

24.04.2026: Flanders is stepping up public investment in housi...

Italy: Construction prices keep rising and add pressure to project costs

03.04.2026: Construction costs in Italy continued to rise in M...

Growth in the NRB further delayed by the Iran war

01.04.2026: The Iran war is having a dampening effect on the d...

Recovery slowed by war in Iran

01.04.2026: The oil price shock, rising interest rates and geo...

Financing volume of vdp member institutions rose in 2025

01.04.2026: The member institutions of the Association of Germ...

Property Sentiment Index declines

01.04.2026: The following chart shows the development of asses...

New forecast on the impact of the war with Iran

01.04.2026: Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East have esca...

Interest rate outlook remains uncertain despite stable monetary policy

01.04.2026: Since the start of the Iran conflict, yields on bo...

Iran conflict weighs on consumer confidence index

01.04.2026: The consumer confidence index fell to -28 points i...

Middle East conflict fuels uncertainty

01.04.2026: Sentiment in the German economy deteriorated in Ma...

India’s urban consumer mood weakens

19.03.2026: According to the Reserve Bank of India, confidence...

Non-residential construction to grow from 2028

06.03.2026: Non-residential construction has changed...

Adjustments in residential construction

06.03.2026: In residential construction, the current forecast ...

Development of industry turnover

06.03.2026: Industry turnover of €168 billion is expected for....

Rising residential vacancy rates expected in Germany from 2028

06.03.2026: The vacancy rate for residential property in Germa...

Consumer climate index declines slightly

06.03.2026: Consumer sentiment did not improve...

War in the Middle East, possible ceasefire in Ukraine – what this means for construction activity in 2026 and 2027

06.03.2026: Since 28 February 2026, the US and Israel have bee...

Economic recovery begins

06.03.2026: The mood in the German economy...

Market analysis March 2026

06.03.2026: The unusually cold January 2026 slowed down constr...

Sweden: Signs of Stabilisation and Recovery in the Construction Sector

18.02.2026: Several developments in Sweden point to an optimis...

Norway: Weak Performance in 2025, but First Signs of a Turnaround in 2026

18.02.2026: The Norwegian construction sector experienced a we...

No significant changes in NRB

06.02.2026: In non-residential construction, the forecasts for...

Recovery in residential construction from 2027

06.02.2026: B+L has made only minor adjustments to its current...

Drivers of construction activity in residential construction

06.02.2026: A differentiated analysis by building type shows w...

Residential property price trends in 2025

06.02.2026: At the end of 2025, the German residential propert...

How high is the realistic construction backlog

06.02.2026: The construction backlog is often quoted as 700.00...

Rise in the GfK consumer climate index

06.02.2026: At the beginning of 2026, the GfK consumer climate...

Business climate index remains unchanged

06.02.2026: In January, the ifo Business Climate Index stood a...

US mortgage rates remain elevated, weighing on housing activity

29.01.2026

Residential Building in the Nordics: First Signs of Recovery – Finland Remains the Weak Spot

15.01.2026: Residential building in Denmark, Sweden, Norway, a...

Norway’s Construction Market Under Pressure: Civil Engineering Offsets Weak Residential Activity

15.01.2026: Die norwegische Bauindustrie stand in den letzten ...

Denmark’s Construction Market Shows Clear Recovery Signals, Led by Residential Building

14.01.2026: Denmark’s construction industry is showing clear s...

Recovery in NRB from 2028

12.01.2026: The forecast period for non-residential constructi...

Change in the forecast period

12.01.2026: In its current forecast, B+L has shifted the perio...

Office properties – buyer's market with no sign of a turnaround

12.01.2026: Although the investment markets have stabilised, t...

Real estate lending rises sharply

12.01.2026: The business situation is deteriorating, falling t...

Consumer climate index at the end of the year

12.01.2026: The index fell by 3,5 points compared to the previ...

Mixed assessments of the German economy continue

12.01.2026: At the end of the year, the economic mood in Germa...

Slight change in NRB

09.12.2025: For the current year, B+L expects a 4,1% decline i...

Residential construction improves, particularly in 2025

09.12.2025: The forecasts for residential construction are imp...

Housing market in the first three quarters of 2025

09.12.2025: The transaction volume on the German real estate m...

Real estate lending rises sharply

09.12.2025: In the first three quarters of 2025, the banks bel...

GfK consumer climate index stabilises at the end of the year

09.12.2025: At the end of the year, the GfK consumer climate i...

Mixed assessments of the German economy

09.12.2025: In November, economic sentiment in Germany was...

Stable turnaround at the end of the year

09.12.2025: The mood and l age in the overall economy and amon...

Non-residential construction in the United Kingdom revised slightly downward

08.12.2025: The latest B+L analysis from calendar week 49 pain...

Housing construction in the UK set for late upturn

08.12.2025: The new B+L calculations from calendar week 49 sig...

UK to facilitate housing construction near railway stations

08.12.2025: The UK government wants to significantly accelerat...

Slight increase in insolvencies in the British construction industry in September

08.12.2025: The number of corporate insolvencies in the UK con...

Investors increasingly questioning UK infrastructure projects

08.12.2025: New research from AtkinsRealis shows that a large ...

Regional mayors to gain more influence over social housing funding

08.12.2025: The United Kingdom wants to shift the control of s...

Employment share of the construction industry in the UK at historic low

08.12.2025: According to the think tank Centre for Social Just...

UK industry shows first signs of recovery – production rises despite weak demand

08.12.2025: The UK manufacturing sector showed the first signs...

UK construction sector slips deeper into recession in November

08.12.2025: The UK construction sector recorded its...

Slight downward correction in Italian non-residential construction

08.12.2025: The updated B+L forecast from calendar week 49 sho...

Recovery in Chinese non-residential construction remains subdued

08.12.2025: The updated B+L analysis from calendar week 49 con...

Housing construction in China sees a slightly weaker start to recovery

08.12.2025: The updated B+L calculation from calendar week 49 ...

China's economy loses momentum in October

08.12.2025: The Chinese economy...

Slight recovery in new home prices in November amid continued weakness in resales

08.12.2025: In November 2025, prices for new homes in China...

Chinese residential real estate market remains under pressure in October

08.12.2025: Prices for new homes in China...

China's industry loses momentum in November

08.12.2025: Chinese industry suffered a slight...

Slowdown in growth in the Chinese service sector

08.12.2025: The latest PMI data for November 2025 shows...

Housing construction in Italy remains under pressure for longer

08.12.2025: The updated B+L analysis from calendar week 49 pai...

Study confirms economic importance of Italian renovation bonuses

08.12.2025: A recent analysis by the Fondazione Geometri Itali...

Italian apartment search increasingly focused on lower budgets

08.12.2025: A recent analysis by the Tecnocasa Group's Ufficio...

Italy's residential real estate market slows down slightly, demand shifts partly to rentals

08.12.2025: The latest 2025 real estate report from the Nomism...

Slight upturn in the commercial real estate market in Italy

08.12.2025: The market for commercial real estate shows a...

Growing importance of single-person households shapes Italy's real estate market

08.12.2025: A recent analysis by the Ufficio Studi of the Tecn...

Italian industry stabilizes in October – production volumes rise despite subdued demand

08.12.2025: The situation in Italian industry remained largely...

Slowdown in the Italian construction sector in November

08.12.2025: The Italian construction sector contracted...

Non-residential construction in France with slightly improved outlook

08.12.2025: The new B+L calculations from calendar week 49 con...

Stronger recovery in permits, significant decline in completions...

08.12.2025: The new B+L calculations from calendar week 49 pai...

Housing demand in France remains high, with a focus on long-term planning

08.12.2025: The twelfth "Sommet de la Construction"...

Energy renovation remains challenging, craft businesses provide increased support with grant applications

08.12.2025: With the reopening of the MaPrimeRénov' programme ...

France's construction industry shows signs of stabilisation – but structural pressures remain high

08.12.2025: The latest construction trends for November 2025 p...

French industry remains weak in October – demand continues to slump

08.12.2025: French industry remained clearly on a...

Continued slump in construction in France, with a focus on residential construction

08.12.2025: The French construction sector continued to experi...

Anhaltende Bauflaute in Frankreich mit Schwerpunkt im Wohnungsbau

08.12.2025

Tentative growth in 2025 and recovery in Sweden in 2026 11/2025

03.12.2025: In November we refreshed our forecast for the Euro...

New regulation has a negative impact on housing construction in Greece 11/2025

03.12.2025: I’d like to share the latest updates to our Global...

Housing permits will reach a 15-year low in Japan in 2025 11/2025

03.12.2025: I’d like to share the latest update of our Global ...

Reduction of construction output forecast in the APAC region due to weak residential 11/2025

03.12.2025: On the next slide you can see the projected develo...

Building permits skyrocket in September?2025 | 11/2025

01.12.2025: The latest figures from the Federal Statistical Of...

Construction Outlook USA 12/2025

01.12.2025: The residential sector has been the most affected ...

Despite positive signals, NRB loses ground

10.11.2025: B+L has slightly adjusted its forecast for non-res...

Noticeable recovery in residential construction from 2027

10.11.2025: There have been no adjustments to the previous for...

Different assessments of the impact of the special fund

10.11.2025: The German government's debt-financed special fund...

Adjustments to subsidy programmes for home ownership and new construction

10.11.2025: The Federal Ministry of Construction has announced...

Collective agreement leads to increase in minimum wage for roofers

10.11.2025: In September 2025, the Central Association of Germ...

Property market shows first signs of recovery, mood remains cautious

10.11.2025: After two years of decline, property prices in Ger...

Inflation declines slightly in October

10.11.2025: The inflation rate in October was 2,3% compared to...

Slight decline in the GfK consumer climate index

10.11.2025: The GfK consumer climate index fell by 1,6 points ...

German economy sends mixed signals in October

10.11.2025: The German economy sent mixed signals in October. ...

Recovery in the Non-residential construction from 2026

08.10.2025: Non-residential construction remains under pressur...

Moderate adjustments in residential construction

08.10.2025: Residential construction has changed slightly comp...

Real estate industry: Sentiment cools again after summer break

08.10.2025: The latest ZIA-IW Real Estate Sentiment Index (ISI...

Inflation remains stable at around 2%

08.10.2025: The inflation rate in Germany has stabilized at ju...

Construction investment remains under pressure, infrastructure stabilizes

08.10.2025: According to calculations by the Kiel Institute, c...

Residential real estate market: sales approach pre-crisis level

08.10.2025: Residential real estate trading in Germany is gain...

Strong year-on-year increase in new orders in the main construction sector

08.10.2025: In the first seven months of 2025, there was a con...

Investor survey: Renewable energies gain in importance

08.10.2025: A recent survey by the Drees & Sommer Group's capi...

Consumer climate stabilizes in September

08.10.2025: The consumer climate in Germany has halted its dow...

ifo Business Climate: gloomy mood in the German economy

08.10.2025: The ifo Business Climate Index fell to...

Construction Ministry as an investment driver - Hubertz focuses on housing construction and property promotion

08.10.2025: Federal Construction Minister Verena Hubertz (SPD)...

Non-residential construction continues to improve

08.09.2025: Non-residential construction has improved. The dec...

Growth in residential construction from 2026

08.09.2025: The forecasts for residential construction have be...

Residential real estate market July 2025 shows mixed development

08.09.2025: The latest results of the July 2025 RICS survey gi...

Sales of mineral building materials at a historic low

08.09.2025: Demand for mineral building materials fell signifi...

UK housebuilding stymied by delays at regulator

08.09.2025: A recent RICS survey shows that long processing ti...

UK consumer confidence rises after interest rate cut

08.09.2025: British consumer sentiment improved noticeably in ...

Public investment provides tailwind for UK construction industry

08.09.2025: The British government's recently presented budget...

UK construction industry remains in reverse gear - slight easing, but sentiment remains depressed

08.09.2025: The UK construction industry remains in a downturn...

Stagnating development in non-residential construction

08.09.2025: In the current B+L forecast, the figures for 2024 ...

Cautious recovery in residential construction

08.09.2025: The forecast for the coming years is cautious. Per...

Meloni announces new "Piano Casa" for young couples - implementation of national housing plan still open

08.09.2025: At the meeting in Rimini, Prime Minister Giorgia M...

Restructuring bonus 2025 expires - subsidy rates to fall from 2026

08.09.2025: The Italian restructuring bonus for construction a...

Residential real estate in Italy 2024: three-room apartments most popular - energy efficiency gains slightly in importance

08.09.2025: A recent analysis by the Tecnocasa Group's Ufficio...

Italian commercial real estate market: commercial properties on the rise, offices under pressure

08.09.2025: The Italian commercial real estate market presente...

Italy plans comprehensive housing offensive with the

08.09.2025: With Piano Casa Italia, the Italian government has...

Italian industrial production returns to growth in August

08.09.2025: After almost a year and a half of stagnation, the ...

Construction activity in Italy declines again after four months of growth

08.09.2025: According to the HCOB Italy Construction PMI® Tota...

Non-residential construction records solid growth

08.09.2025: In contrast to residential construction, permits a...

Permits and completions are developing very differently

08.09.2025: The development of permits and completions varies ...

French real estate market shows first signs of recovery

08.09.2025: After the setbacks of the last two years, the Fren...

French mortgage market: Stable interest rates, but fragile recovery

08.09.2025: In July 2025, mortgage rates in France have settle...

Mixed signals in the construction sector: Weaker new construction, stable public demand

08.09.2025: The latest CERC analysis shows that the French con...

New trends and developments in the French construction sector

08.09.2025: In addition to these economic developments, there ...

French construction industry: 2025 remains difficult, return to growth expected from 2026 onwards

08.09.2025: According to B+L estimates, the French constructio...

France's industry is approaching stabilization

08.09.2025: The French industrial sector showed the first sign...

France's construction sector shows first positive signs

08.09.2025: According to the latest S&P Global PMI for France,...

Recovery in the non-residential construction is weaker

08.09.2025: Completions in non-residential construction have b...

French construction industry slips deeper into recession in July

08.09.2025: In July 2025, the French construction industry sli...

Recovery of the Chinese construction industry from 2026

08.09.2025: Compared to the previous forecast, the forecasts f...

Different trends in civil engineering and building construction

08.09.2025: Even in the 2nd quarter of 2025, the turnaround in...

Producer prices: Decline slows down in July

08.09.2025: Producer prices for industrial products in China f...

Foreign trade continues to grow in summer 2025

08.09.2025: China's foreign trade was robust in the first seve...

New record investments in Belt and Road initiatives

08.09.2025: China's involvement in the Belt and Road Initiativ...

China provides 800 billion yuan for key projects in 2025

08.09.2025: In July 2025, the National Development and Reform ...

China's industry returns to growth

08.09.2025: Chinese industry recorded a slight recovery in Aug...

China's service sector drives growth in summer 2025

08.09.2025: In July 2025, China's service sector showed the st...

Wohnmobilität von Pensionierten gering

05.09.2025: Laut der neuesten Raiffeisen-Studie ist aufgrund d...

Development of the housing market in the second quarter of 2025

03.09.2025: According to the latest CBRE market report, "Germa...

Federal Collective Bargaining Act aims to strengthen collective bargaining coverage

03.09.2025: On 6 August 2025, the Federal Cabinet approved the...

No change in non-residential construction

03.09.2025: The current B+L forecast confirms the previous ass...

Improvements in residential construction

03.09.2025: The current B+L forecast for residential construct...

Consumer climate declined in August

03.09.2025: The current consumer climate index has declined. F...

Home ownership on the rise – savings goals shifting

03.09.2025: The latest half-year figures from the Federal Stat...

Order intake in the main construction sector rises significantly

03.09.2025: In the main construction sector, order intake rose...

German economy suffers setback in August

03.09.2025: The DIW Berlin economic barometer fell slightly in...

German construction industry: Decline slows significantly

03.09.2025: The HCOB Construction Index (Germany) reached 46,3...

Growth in Non-residential construction from 2026

07.08.2025: Non-residential construction continues to show no ...

Slight adjustments in residential construction

07.08.2025: Residential construction has changed slightly comp...

Consumer climate continues to decline in August

07.08.2025: The current consumer climate in August is predicte...

Inflation target of 2,0% also achieved in July

07.08.2025: As in June, the year-on-year inflation rate remain...

Real estate prices rise again

06.08.2025: Real estate prices continued to rise in the second...

Gradual recovery of the German economy

06.08.2025: In July, the ifo Business Climate Index rose sligh...

Serial renovation: growth with limitations

06.08.2025: Serial renovation is often discussed as a source o...

ifo Business Climate Index rises again in June

04.07.2025: Sentiment in the German economy continues to impro...

German economy: Recovery slowly picking up speed - structural problems remain

04.07.2025: The German Institute for Economic Research (DIW Be...

Inflation fell to 2,0% in June

04.07.2025: In June, the inflation rate fell to 2,0 percent, t...

Material prices stabilize

04.07.2025: The producer price index for construction products...

Federal budget 2025: same funding from new pot

04.07.2025: With the cabinet resolution on the 2025 federal bu...

Sentiment in the real estate industry brightens significantly

04.07.2025: The real estate industry in Germany is looking to ...

Construction funding to be financed from special infrastructure fund in future

04.07.2025: The German government is sending a clear signal fo...

Consumer climate declines slightly in July - rising propensity to save slows recovery

04.07.2025: The recovery in consumer sentiment in Germany is s...

Real estate financing is improving

04.07.2025: The times when real estate financing often failed ...

Sentiment in residential construction improves strongly

04.07.2025: Incoming orders for residential construction compa...

Non-residential construction remains difficult

04.07.2025: In the current B+L forecast, permits have not been...

Aktuelle Entwicklung der Haushaltszusammensetzung

Swiss non-residential construction is moving sideways

Retrospective adjustments in non-residential construction in 2025 as well

Retroactive change for the year 2025

KfW supports conversion to residential use

The new normal in the mortgage market: What does the second half of 2026 hold?

Sentiment in the property finance market has deteriorated

Focus on the BauGB reform

Consumer sentiment has also improved

Downward trend halted for now

Residential construction in Switzerland remains on track for recovery

Federal Government seeks to increase funding for protection against natural hazards

Abolition of imputed rental value changes the renovation market

Consumer sentiment slightly better, but still weak

Residential construction supports the Swiss construction industry, but home ownership remains expensive

Swiss economic outlook remains subdued

Housing construction: recovery weaker than previously expected

Affordability of home ownership improves, but remains tight in the long term

Construction costs and prices in Austria continue to rise

Austria’s industry is growing, but cost and supply pressures remain high

Austria’s economy stabilises

Non-residential construction remains at a low level

Construction-related sectors show a turnaround

US Senate bill aims to shield building materials from tariffs

China strengthens investments in existing urban areas, buildings and infrastructure

Saudi Arabia’s non-oil economy returns to growth, but cost pressures rise sharply

China: decline of housing prices slowed down but housing market still under pressure

Netherlands: EPBD implementation makes building energy performance a key issue

Belgium's Housing Push: Tax Cuts and Community Models Reshape Affordability in 2025-2026

Spain: Consumer confidence rebounds after sharp March drop

Belgium: Renovation subsidies are being reshaped at regional level

South Korea: South Korea’s 9·7 Supply Measures Drive Housing Starts Sharply Higher in Q1 2026

Japan: The construction crisis in the building sector continues

China: The downturn will continue in 2026, partly because the government has completely abandoned its support for new construction

Bulgaria: From Boom to Slowdown: How the EU’s Entry into the Real Estate Market Caused It to Burst, and What the Knock-on Effects Will Be

Vietnam: Vietnam’s Social Housing Exceeds its Annual Target

Japan's Housing Paradox: 800.000 new build homes despite high vacancy rates

Vietnam shows the strongest construction growth in the APAC region - Forecasts 2027-2030 raised again

Peruvian Construction 2026-2027: Mining Capex and Housing Subsidies Carry Growth Through the Election Cycle

Chilean Construction 2026-2027: Residential Pipeline Drought Holds Back Recovery as Non-residential and Civil Engineering Drive the Sector

Argentine Construction Update: A Cautious Recovery After Two Years of Contraction

Türkiye is pushing ahead with a major social housing programme

Colombian Construction 2026-2027: Building Segments Bottom Out as Civil Engineering Carries the Sector

Brazilian Construction Update: Infrastructure Anchors, Residential Recovers From 2025 Rate Squeeze

Netherlands: Construction confidence remains positive but loses momentum

France expands CEE scheme to support energy renovation

US Construction Set for Two-Year Decline Before 2028 Rebound

Mexican Construction Bounces Modestly from 2025 Trough — Iran War Effects Cushioned by Domestic Drivers

Canadian Construction Decelerates in 2026 Before 2027 Pick-Up — Residential Cushions the Slowdown

Poland’s housing market: Mortgage demand rises sharply

Stagnation in the Building and Energy Technology Sector: Market Recovery Delayed in Q1 2026

Permits in non-residential construction set to recover as early as 2026

Permits to recover in 2026

Desire for home ownership remains high

High capacity utilisation and staff shortages are driving up costs in the skilled trades

Weather slows construction turnover at the start of the year

Investment market to slow down from May

Rents rise significantly

Consumer confidence index fell significantly in April

Uncertainty is spreading throughout the economy

Finland: Industry indices show signs of recovery but on a low level

Poland: New regulations on construction influence materials used and construction prices

US consumer confidence is sending new warning signs for the housing market

France tightens RE2020 rules for low carbon construction

Fed and ECB stay cautious: Interest rates remain stable, uncertainty remains high

India pushes affordable housing

Swedish Construction Redundancy Notices Halved in First Quarter

Over 1,100 Kombohus Lamell Apartments Completed or Underway in Sweden

The United Kingdom wants to tighten building safety oversight while making permits faster

Brazil’s central bank cuts rates, but remains cautious as inflation and uncertainty persist

Argentina is facing strong action by central bank

UK Construction Sector Under Pressure: Number of Critically Distressed Companies Rises Sharply

National Wealth Fund: state investment bank aims to mobilise more than £100 billion for infrastructure by 2030/31

Construction products in the UK: demand weakness eases – cautious stabilisation in sight

The United Arab Emirates is further expanding its state supported housing sector in 2026

Türkiye’s mortgage reset could strengthen housing construction

Timor-Leste: population growth and high numbers of dwellings per capita despite small absolute numbers

Chile aims to protect housing projects by extending the validity of building permits

Brazil’s construction sector expects a better 2026, but remains cautious

Argentina’s construction costs continue to rise, increasing pressure on project pricing