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Swiss non-residential construction is moving sideways

11.06.2026: In the latest forecast from week 23, Swiss residential construction remains...


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Retrospective adjustments in non-residential construction in 2025 as well

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


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Retroactive change for the year 2025

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


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KfW supports conversion to residential use

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


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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, the German...


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Sentiment in the property finance market has deteriorated

11.06.2026: Following a period of easing in the second half of 2025, property financing...


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Focus on the BauGB reform

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


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Consumer sentiment has also improved

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


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Downward trend halted for now

11.06.2026: Following significant declines...


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Residential construction in Switzerland remains on track for recovery

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


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Federal Government seeks to increase funding for protection against natural hazards

11.06.2026: Protection against natural hazards is becoming...


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Abolition of imputed rental value changes the renovation market

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


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Consumer sentiment slightly better, but still weak

11.06.2026: Consumer sentiment in Switzerland improved...


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

11.06.2026: The Swiss construction industry has made...


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Swiss economic outlook remains subdued

11.06.2026: The Swiss economy showed little...


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Housing construction: recovery weaker than previously expected

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


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

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


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Construction costs and prices in Austria continue to rise

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


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

11.06.2026: Austrian industry expanded its output ...


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Austria’s economy stabilises

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


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Non-residential construction remains at a low level

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


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Construction-related sectors show a turnaround

10.06.2026: Following six years of declining business activity in trade and crafts in real terms, 2025 was...


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US Senate bill aims to shield building materials from tariffs

09.06.2026: According to the National Association of Home Builders and Senators Jacky Rosen and Chris Coons, the Housing Tariff Exclusion Act was introduced in the Senate in late February 2026.


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China strengthens investments in existing urban areas, buildings and infrastructure

05.06.2026: China is placing greater emphasis on investing in existing urban areas and their infrastructure for the period from 2026 to 2030.


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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 growth in April 2026. As S&P points out in its analysis, the Riyad Bank Saudi Arabia...


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

02.06.2026: China’s property market remains under pressure in 2026...


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Netherlands: EPBD implementation makes building energy performance a key issue

28.05.2026: The Netherlands is preparing to implement the European EPBD IV building directive.


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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 shortage through two contrasting strategies: slashing purchase taxes for first-time buyers and expanding Community Land Trust (CLT) projects.


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Spain: Consumer confidence rebounds after sharp March drop

21.05.2026: Consumer sentiment in Spain recovered noticeably in April 2026.


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Belgium: Renovation subsidies are being reshaped at regional level

18.05.2026: Belgian public subsidies for supporting renovation of homes are becoming more regionally differentiated.


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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 a clear split at the beginning of 2026.


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Japan: The construction crisis in the building sector continues

15.05.2026: The start of 2026 has not yet brought about a turnaround in residential construction.


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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 the decline in early 2026.


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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 experienced unprecedented growth.


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Vietnam: Vietnam’s Social Housing Exceeds its Annual Target

13.05.2026: Vietnam exceeded its annual social housing construction target for 2025.


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

13.05.2026: Japan faces a demographic contradiction: nearly 9 million vacant homes yet 800,000 new constructions annually.


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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. According to government source, real GDP grew by 7,8% year-over-year in the first quarter of 2026.


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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 moderated expansion after its strongest performance since 2021.


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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-year split through 2026 before broader recovery in 2027.


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

13.05.2026: The Argentine construction market is recovering slowly and cautiously from one of the deepest two-year contractions in its modern history.


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Türkiye is pushing ahead with a major social housing programme

12.05.2026: At the start of 2026, the Turkish government gave further detail on its large-scale social housing programme under the slogan “Ev Sahibi Türkiye...


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

12.05.2026: The Colombian construction market completes its third consecutive year of contraction in 2026 before broad-based recovery takes hold in 2027.


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

12.05.2026: The Brazilian construction market completed a mixed picture in 2025: ...


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Netherlands: Construction confidence remains positive but loses momentum

11.05.2026: Construction confidence in the Netherlands weakened in April 2026, but remained clearly positive.


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France expands CEE scheme to support energy renovation

11.05.2026: France is strengthening its Certificats d’Économies d’Énergie scheme in 2026. The programme, known as CEE, is ...


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US Construction Set for Two-Year Decline Before 2028 Rebound

11.05.2026: The US construction market is entering its first multi-year contraction since the 2008-2009 financial crisis.


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

11.05.2026: The Mexican construction market is recovering from a single-year contraction.


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

11.05.2026: The Canadian construction market is on a fundamentally different cycle from the US.


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Poland’s housing market: Mortgage demand rises sharply

05.05.2026: Poland’s housing market became noticeably more active in the first quarter of 2026. According to Otodom...


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

05.05.2026: The building and energy technology sector in Germany continues to face significant ...


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

05.05.2026: In the non-residential construction sector, B+L has also made significant...


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Permits to recover in 2026

05.05.2026: In the latest B+L forecast, we have made significant adjustments. The reasons...


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Desire for home ownership remains high

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


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

05.05.2026: Rising costs, high capacity utilisation and a persistent shortage of skilled workers characterise the...


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Weather slows construction turnover at the start of the year

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


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Investment market to slow down from May

05.05.2026: Inflation is gaining momentum once again, bringing the cost of financing...


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Rents rise significantly

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


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Consumer confidence index fell significantly in April

05.05.2026: Consumer confidence in Germany deteriorated noticeably in April, reaching -33,3 points – its...


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Uncertainty is spreading throughout the economy

05.05.2026: The ifo Business Climate Index fell to 84,4 points in April. This is the...


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

05.05.2026: According the production index, published by the Finish Confederation of the Finnish Construction industries, CFCI (Rakennusteollisuus RT), first signs...


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

04.05.2026: Polish developers are facing a more demanding regulatory environment...


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

03.05.2026: According to the Conference Board, US consumer confidence edged up to 91,8 in March 2026.


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France tightens RE2020 rules for low carbon construction

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


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

30.04.2026: The major central banks remain cautious. Both the US Federal Reserve and the European Central Bank have recently kept their key interest rates unchanged.


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India pushes affordable housing

30.04.2026: India is strengthening affordable housing through a broader mix...


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Swedish Construction Redundancy Notices Halved in First Quarter

30.04.2026: According to Swedish Byggföretagen, the number of redundancy notices in the Swedish construction industry halved during the first quarter...


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

30.04.2026: According to Sveriges Allmännytta, the Swedish Association of Public Housing Companies, across 19 different locations in Sweden...


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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 Safety Regulator is setting a new direction for its work in England.


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

29.04.2026: According to Brazil’s monetary policy committee, Copom, the central bank cut the Selic rate to 14,75 percent in March 2026.


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Argentina is facing strong action by central bank

29.04.2026: According to the BCRA’s Objectives and Plans 2026 document, Argentina’s central bank ...


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

29.04.2026: Financial strain in the UK construction sector intensified noticeably...


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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 a five-year plan intended to mobilise more than £100 billion...


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

29.04.2026: From the perspective of the construction products industry, activity in the UK construction sector remains subdued, and weak demand is still seen as the main constraint for the coming months. ...


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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 supported housing sector made a strong start to 2026. ...


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Türkiye’s mortgage reset could strengthen housing construction

29.04.2026: Türkiye’s latest mortgage reform could provide new support for the residential construction market by making home ownership somewhat more accessible, ...


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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 1,000 inhabitants per year), Timor-Leste ranks among the most dynamic housing markets in Southeast Asia, with a value of 2.9. ...


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

29.04.2026: Chile’s Ministry of Housing and Urbanism states that the government moved in February 2026 to extend the validity of certain building permits by another 12 months.


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

29.04.2026: Brazil's construction sector enters 2026 carrying the same structural pressures it has lived with for years...


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

29.04.2026: According to Argentina’s statistics agency INDEC, the construction cost index for Greater Buenos Aires rose by 2,5% in March 2026 compared with the previous month.


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Positive signals for Dutch construction industry from new coalition agreement

28.04.2026: The new Dutch coalition agreement for 2026–2030 marks a shift after a prolonged period of political standstill and could improve the framework conditions for the construction sector.


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

28.04.2026: Italy aims to accelerate the implementation of projects under its National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR). ...


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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 positive momentum. ...


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

27.04.2026: According to official statistics published in March, Spain’s construction sector continued to show strong labour market momentum in 2025, with hiring and employment both increasing further...


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

24.04.2026: Flanders is stepping up public investment in housing with a landmark €1,7 billion financing agreement with the European Investment Bank, aimed at ...


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

03.04.2026: Construction costs in Italy continued to rise in March 2026.


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Growth in the NRB further delayed by the Iran war

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


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Recovery slowed by war in Iran

01.04.2026: The oil price shock, rising interest rates and geopolitical uncertainties are putting...


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Financing volume of vdp member institutions rose in 2025

01.04.2026: The member institutions of the Association of German Pfandbrief Banks significantly...


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Property Sentiment Index declines

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


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New forecast on the impact of the war with Iran

01.04.2026: Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East have escalated dramatically since...


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Interest rate outlook remains uncertain despite stable monetary policy

01.04.2026: Since the start of the Iran conflict, yields on both ten-year and...


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Iran conflict weighs on consumer confidence index

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


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Middle East conflict fuels uncertainty

01.04.2026: Sentiment in the German economy deteriorated in March. The...


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India’s urban consumer mood weakens

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


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Non-residential construction to grow from 2028

06.03.2026: Non-residential construction has changed...


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Adjustments in residential construction

06.03.2026: In residential construction, the current forecast continues to show the significant...


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Development of industry turnover

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


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Rising residential vacancy rates expected in Germany from 2028

06.03.2026: The vacancy rate for residential property in Germany could...


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Consumer climate index declines slightly

06.03.2026: Consumer sentiment did not improve...


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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 been...


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Economic recovery begins

06.03.2026: The mood in the German economy...


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Market analysis March 2026

06.03.2026: The unusually cold January 2026 slowed down construction activity in...


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Sweden: Signs of Stabilisation and Recovery in the Construction Sector

18.02.2026: Several developments in Sweden point to an optimistic outlook for the construction industry in 2026. In 2025, the number of insolvencies among construction companies declined by 5% on average. According to the industry association Byggföretagen, ...


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

18.02.2026: The Norwegian construction sector experienced a weak performance in 2025, marked by declining completions and subdued overall investment. However, several forward-looking indicators...


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No significant changes in NRB

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


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Recovery in residential construction from 2027

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


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Drivers of construction activity in residential construction

06.02.2026: A differentiated analysis by building type shows which segments are currently...


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Residential property price trends in 2025

06.02.2026: At the end of 2025, the German residential property market as a whole will be...


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How high is the realistic construction backlog

06.02.2026: The construction backlog is often quoted as 700.000 to...


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Rise in the GfK consumer climate index

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


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Business climate index remains unchanged

06.02.2026: In January, the ifo Business Climate Index stood at 87,6 points, unchanged from...


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US mortgage rates remain elevated, weighing on housing activity

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

15.01.2026: Residential building in Denmark, Sweden, Norway, and Finland have suffered significantly from declining demand in recent years. Since 2022, all four countries have seen


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

15.01.2026: Die norwegische Bauindustrie stand in den letzten Jahren unter erheblichem Druck, was in erster Linie auf einen starken Rückgang


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

14.01.2026: Denmark’s construction industry is showing clear signs of stabilisation and recovery after a challenging period marked by weak demand and declining productivity. Recent indicators and forecasts point to a more positive outlook


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Recovery in NRB from 2028

12.01.2026: The forecast period for non-residential construction has also been adjusted. The...


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Change in the forecast period

12.01.2026: In its current forecast, B+L has shifted the period. The year 2020...


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

12.01.2026: Although the investment markets have stabilised, there is little sign of...


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Real estate lending rises sharply

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


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Consumer climate index at the end of the year

12.01.2026: The index fell by 3,5 points compared to the previous month to minus...


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Mixed assessments of the German economy continue

12.01.2026: At the end of the year, the economic mood in Germany continued to...


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Slight change in NRB

09.12.2025: For the current year, B+L expects a 4,1% decline in approvals. This figure is...


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Residential construction improves, particularly in 2025

09.12.2025: The forecasts for residential construction are improving significantly...


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Housing market in the first three quarters of 2025

09.12.2025: The transaction volume on the German real estate market is increasingly...


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Real estate lending rises sharply

09.12.2025: In the first three quarters of 2025, the banks belonging to the Association of German Pfandbrief Banks granted...


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GfK consumer climate index stabilises at the end of the year

09.12.2025: At the end of the year, the GfK consumer climate index shows signs of...


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Mixed assessments of the German economy

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


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Stable turnaround at the end of the year

09.12.2025: The mood and l age in the overall economy and among consumers is...


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Non-residential construction in the United Kingdom revised slightly downward

08.12.2025: The latest B+L analysis from calendar week 49 paints a slightly...


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Housing construction in the UK set for late upturn

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


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UK to facilitate housing construction near railway stations

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


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Slight increase in insolvencies in the British construction industry in September

08.12.2025: The number of corporate insolvencies in the UK construction sector...


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Investors increasingly questioning UK infrastructure projects

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


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Regional mayors to gain more influence over social housing funding

08.12.2025: The United Kingdom wants to shift the control of social and affordable housing construction more towards...


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

08.12.2025: According to the think tank Centre for Social Justice, the proportion of people employed in the construction...


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

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


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UK construction sector slips deeper into recession in November

08.12.2025: The UK construction sector recorded its...


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Slight downward correction in Italian non-residential construction

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


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Recovery in Chinese non-residential construction remains subdued

08.12.2025: The updated B+L analysis from calendar week 49 continues to show...


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Housing construction in China sees a slightly weaker start to recovery

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


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China's economy loses momentum in October

08.12.2025: The Chinese economy...


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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...


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Chinese residential real estate market remains under pressure in October

08.12.2025: Prices for new homes in China...


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China's industry loses momentum in November

08.12.2025: Chinese industry suffered a slight...


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Slowdown in growth in the Chinese service sector

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


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Housing construction in Italy remains under pressure for longer

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


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Study confirms economic importance of Italian renovation bonuses

08.12.2025: A recent analysis by the Fondazione Geometri Italiani shows that...


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Italian apartment search increasingly focused on lower budgets

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


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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 Nomisma Observatory paints a...


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Slight upturn in the commercial real estate market in Italy

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


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

08.12.2025: A recent analysis by the Ufficio Studi of the Tecnocasa Group shows...


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

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


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Slowdown in the Italian construction sector in November

08.12.2025: The Italian construction sector contracted...


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Non-residential construction in France with slightly improved outlook

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


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

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


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

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


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

08.12.2025: With the reopening of the MaPrimeRénov' programme for comprehensive renovations at the beginning of October 2025...


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

08.12.2025: The latest construction trends for November 2025 point to a...


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French industry remains weak in October – demand continues to slump

08.12.2025: French industry remained clearly on a...


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

08.12.2025: The French construction sector continued to experience a significant...


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Anhaltende Bauflaute in Frankreich mit Schwerpunkt im Wohnungsbau

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

03.12.2025: In November we refreshed our forecast for the European and global construction sectors, and Sweden was a key part of that update.


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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 Building Monitor, this time with a special focus on Greece because we have been receiving many questions about the development of building permits there.


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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 Building Monitor, with a focus on Japan. The data show that the weakness in residential construction that began in 2025 is persisting.


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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 development of total construction output from 2022 through 2030. The previous update was made three months ago


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Building permits skyrocket in September?2025 | 11/2025

01.12.2025: The latest figures from the Federal Statistical Office (destatis) released in September show a striking development: for pure new-construction permits (excluding measures on existing buildings), the increase amounts to an impressive +80.1 % compared with the previous year. The often-cited figure of +59.8 % refers instead to the total volume, which also includes permits for existing stock (e.g., extensions, roof dormers). Those “stock” permits have, however, declined sharply and therefore distort the picture of genuine new construction. For the building-materials and supplier industry, only the pure new-construction numbers matter – and they signal a massive turning point...


 Martin Langen by Martin Langen
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Construction Outlook USA 12/2025

01.12.2025: The residential sector has been the most affected by the current U.S. economic climate. After several years of strong growth, activity stalled in 2022 and then fell sharply in 2023 – the deepest downturn we have observed in recent years. The market is not expected to rebound in 2024, but we anticipate modest growth in 2025 and a stronger recovery in 2026. Underlying demand remains robust because of immigration, population growth, urbanisation and a trend toward smaller household sizes. However, this demand cannot be met at present. The main constraint is the cost of borrowing. Mortgage rates, which had been falling steadily since 2007, ...


 André Mazloum by André Mazloum
US
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Despite positive signals, NRB loses ground

10.11.2025: B+L has slightly adjusted its forecast for non-residential construction. The growth...


 Robin Huth by Robin Huth
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Noticeable recovery in residential construction from 2027

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


 Robin Huth by Robin Huth
DE
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Different assessments of the impact of the special fund

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


DE
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Adjustments to subsidy programmes for home ownership and new construction

10.11.2025: The Federal Ministry of Construction has announced further adjustments to the...


DE
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Collective agreement leads to increase in minimum wage for roofers

10.11.2025: In September 2025, the Central Association of German Roofers (ZVDH) and the...


DE
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Property market shows first signs of recovery, mood remains cautious

10.11.2025: After two years of decline, property prices in Germany have been rising again since...


DE
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Inflation declines slightly in October

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


DE
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Slight decline in the GfK consumer climate index

10.11.2025: The GfK consumer climate index fell by 1,6 points and now stands at...


DE
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German economy sends mixed signals in October

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


DE
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Recovery in the Non-residential construction from 2026

08.10.2025: Non-residential construction remains under pressure due to...


DE
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Moderate adjustments in residential construction

08.10.2025: Residential construction has changed slightly compared to...


DE
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Real estate industry: Sentiment cools again after summer break

08.10.2025: The latest ZIA-IW Real Estate Sentiment Index (ISI) shows that the...


DE
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Inflation remains stable at around 2%

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


DE
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Construction investment remains under pressure, infrastructure stabilizes

08.10.2025: According to calculations by the Kiel Institute, construction investment in Germany...


DE
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Residential real estate market: sales approach pre-crisis level

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


DE
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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 continuous increase...


DE
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Investor survey: Renewable energies gain in importance

08.10.2025: A recent survey by the Drees & Sommer Group's capital management company Real Blue shows...


DE
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Consumer climate stabilizes in September

08.10.2025: The consumer climate in Germany has halted its downward trend...


DE
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ifo Business Climate: gloomy mood in the German economy

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


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

08.10.2025: Federal Construction Minister Verena Hubertz (SPD) describes her ministry as one of the...


DE
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Non-residential construction continues to improve

08.09.2025: Non-residential construction has improved. The decline in permits in 2024 was...


UK
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Growth in residential construction from 2026

08.09.2025: The forecasts for residential construction have been revised downwards. A recovery in...


UK
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Residential real estate market July 2025 shows mixed development

08.09.2025: The latest results of the July 2025 RICS survey give a mixed picture of...


UK
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Sales of mineral building materials at a historic low

08.09.2025: Demand for mineral building materials fell significantly in the...


UK
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UK housebuilding stymied by delays at regulator

08.09.2025: A recent RICS survey shows that long processing times at the...


UK
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UK consumer confidence rises after interest rate cut

08.09.2025: British consumer sentiment improved noticeably in August. The...


UK
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Public investment provides tailwind for UK construction industry

08.09.2025: The British government's recently presented budget and investment plan has set the...


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

08.09.2025: The UK construction industry remains in a downturn in August 2025. Although the...


UK
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Stagnating development in non-residential construction

08.09.2025: In the current B+L forecast, the figures for 2024 and 2025 have been revised...


IT
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Cautious recovery in residential construction

08.09.2025: The forecast for the coming years is cautious. Permits in residential construction for 2025 will...


IT
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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 Meloni held out the prospect of a...


IT
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Restructuring bonus 2025 expires - subsidy rates to fall from 2026

08.09.2025: The Italian restructuring bonus for construction and renovation measures will become significantly...


IT
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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 Studi shows that...


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

08.09.2025: The Italian commercial real estate market presented a mixed picture...


IT
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Italy plans comprehensive housing offensive with the

08.09.2025: With Piano Casa Italia, the Italian government has launched an ambitious programme to combat the...


IT
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Italian industrial production returns to growth in August

08.09.2025: After almost a year and a half of stagnation, the HCOB Italy Manufacturing PMI showed slight...


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Construction activity in Italy declines again after four months of growth

08.09.2025: According to the HCOB Italy Construction PMI® Total Activity Index, the Italian...


IT
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Non-residential construction records solid growth

08.09.2025: In contrast to residential construction, permits and completions in non-residential construction are...


FR
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Permits and completions are developing very differently

08.09.2025: The development of permits and completions varies greatly in France. B+L has...


FR
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French real estate market shows first signs of recovery

08.09.2025: After the setbacks of the last two years, the French real estate market is...


FR
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French mortgage market: Stable interest rates, but fragile recovery

08.09.2025: In July 2025, mortgage rates in France have settled at a stable level after a phase of...


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

08.09.2025: The latest CERC analysis shows that the French construction sector will...


FR
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New trends and developments in the French construction sector

08.09.2025: In addition to these economic developments, there will be significant structural...


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

08.09.2025: According to B+L estimates, the French construction industry will shrink by...


FR
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France's industry is approaching stabilization

08.09.2025: The French industrial sector showed the first signs of recovery in August. According to the...


FR
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France's construction sector shows first positive signs

08.09.2025: According to the latest S&P Global PMI for France, the French construction sector remained...


 Jens Wehenkel by Jens Wehenkel
FR
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Recovery in the non-residential construction is weaker

08.09.2025: Completions in non-residential construction have been revised...


CN
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French construction industry slips deeper into recession in July

08.09.2025: In July 2025, the French construction industry slipped even deeper into...


FR
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Recovery of the Chinese construction industry from 2026

08.09.2025: Compared to the previous forecast, the forecasts for permits in residential construction have been...


CN
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Different trends in civil engineering and building construction

08.09.2025: Even in the 2nd quarter of 2025, the turnaround in the construction market in China has...


 Robin Huth by Robin Huth
CN
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Producer prices: Decline slows down in July

08.09.2025: Producer prices for industrial products in China fell again in July 2025, but at a...


CN
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Foreign trade continues to grow in summer 2025

08.09.2025: China's foreign trade was robust in the first seven months of 2025, increasing by...


CN
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New record investments in Belt and Road initiatives

08.09.2025: China's involvement in the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) reached an...


CN
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China provides 800 billion yuan for key projects in 2025

08.09.2025: In July 2025, the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) published the...


CN
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China's industry returns to growth

08.09.2025: Chinese industry recorded a slight recovery in August 2025. The...


CN
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China's service sector drives growth in summer 2025

08.09.2025: In July 2025, China's service sector showed the strongest expansion in over...


CN
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Wohnmobilität von Pensionierten gering

05.09.2025: Laut der neuesten Raiffeisen-Studie ist aufgrund des demografischen Wandels derzeit...


CH
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Development of the housing market in the second quarter of 2025

03.09.2025: According to the latest CBRE market report, "Germany Housing Market H1 2025", the German housing market was...


 Jens Wehenkel by Jens Wehenkel
DE
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Federal Collective Bargaining Act aims to strengthen collective bargaining coverage

03.09.2025: On 6 August 2025, the Federal Cabinet approved the draft of a Federal Collective Bargaining Act (BTTG). The aim of the act is...


DE
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No change in non-residential construction

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


DE
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Improvements in residential construction

03.09.2025: The current B+L forecast for residential construction has been...


DE
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Consumer climate declined in August

03.09.2025: The current consumer climate index has declined. For September, a decline of...


DE
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Home ownership on the rise – savings goals shifting

03.09.2025: The latest half-year figures from the Federal Statistical Office show a significant increase in...


DE
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Order intake in the main construction sector rises significantly

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


DE
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German economy suffers setback in August

03.09.2025: The DIW Berlin economic barometer fell slightly in August and now stands at...


DE
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German construction industry: Decline slows significantly

03.09.2025: The HCOB Construction Index (Germany) reached 46,3 points in July, its highest level since...


DE
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Growth in Non-residential construction from 2026

07.08.2025: Non-residential construction continues to show no real momentum. According to...


DE
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Slight adjustments in residential construction

07.08.2025: Residential construction has changed slightly compared to the previous month. According to...


DE
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Consumer climate continues to decline in August

07.08.2025: The current consumer climate in August is predicted to decline by...


DE
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Inflation target of 2,0% also achieved in July

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


DE
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Real estate prices rise again

06.08.2025: Real estate prices continued to rise in the second quarter of 2025. Condominiums became...


DE
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Gradual recovery of the German economy

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


DE
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Serial renovation: growth with limitations

06.08.2025: Serial renovation is often discussed as a source of hope for the...


 Marcel Dresse by Marcel Dresse
DE
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ifo Business Climate Index rises again in June

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


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

04.07.2025: The German Institute for Economic Research (DIW Berlin) is seeing the first signs of an economic recovery...


DE
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Inflation fell to 2,0% in June

04.07.2025: In June, the inflation rate fell to 2,0 percent, the lowest level since October 2024...


DE
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Material prices stabilize

04.07.2025: The producer price index for construction products in Germany shows encouraging trends in the second...


 Martin Langen by Martin Langen
DE
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Federal budget 2025: same funding from new pot

04.07.2025: With the cabinet resolution on the 2025 federal budget and the establishment of a special fund for infrastructure...


DE
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Sentiment in the real estate industry brightens significantly

04.07.2025: The real estate industry in Germany is looking to the future with renewed optimism...


DE
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Construction funding to be financed from special infrastructure fund in future

04.07.2025: The German government is sending a clear signal for housing construction: in future, funding programs...


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

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


DE
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Real estate financing is improving

04.07.2025: The times when real estate financing often failed seem to have come to an end for the time being...


 Martin Langen by Martin Langen
DE
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Sentiment in residential construction improves strongly

04.07.2025: Incoming orders for residential construction companies rose by...


DE
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Non-residential construction remains difficult

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


DE
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