EU Shifts Design Ordinance: Building industry breathes to

EU Shifts Design Ordinance: Building industry breathes to

The construction industry is cheering: a ray of hope from Brussels! The EU Commission today announced the shift in the much-discussed EU renovation regulations for a whole year. The words of Wolfgang Schubert-Raab, the President of the Central Association of German Construction, talk about the relief: "These are good news from Brussels!"

he continues: "The goal of the regulation is correct and important: the way there is a wrong one." These words clearly show that the pressure that was in the construction industry was huge. Originally, the regulation was supposed to come into force in 2025 and plunge the industry into a whirlpool of care and reporting obligations. Now that the construction industry can breathe a sigh of relief, it remains to be seen whether the European legislature agrees to this step.

urgent need for improvement

But the early joy is improved by the urgent need to adapt the changes. Schubert-Raab emphasizes: "The most important thing is to present the desired risk classification according to countries." The fear that unproblematic producer countries like Germany will be disadvantaged in the evaluation asks about solutions.

An additional concern affects small and medium -sized companies that urgently need clarity about the risk assessments of their products in the current situation. After all, the regulation does not only affect large companies, but the entire construction industry in Germany.

These developments are not only important for the construction industry, but also have an impact on the entire European legislature. The eyes are on Brussels - does the legislator meet the suggestions of the industry? The answer could decisively influence the course of European cooperation.