Criticism of the new building type E: Real estate industry is calling for Claras

building rights and creativity: challenges and opportunities of the new building type e

Berlin, 2.9.2024 - The real estate industry is currently facing serious challenges. The federal government's plans, which operate under the title "Building Type E", do not meet the high expectations of the industry. Aygül Özkan, managing director of the central real estate committee (ZIA), expresses sharp criticism: "If the laws submitted are not significantly improved, we have to" put down the building type e as "as disappointment". Their statement emphasizes that there is a lack of concrete suggestions for simpler, cost -effective and quickly implementable building.

The relevance of this discussion is far -reaching. Behind the plans is the attempt to reform the construction industry in Germany and at the same time meet the needs for modern, sustainable construction methods. Despite the clear political intention of improving the framework conditions for construction, the industry criticizes that legal hurdles in particular still exist. The current designs often do not give the clarity that would be necessary for innovations in construction practice.

A central problem is how companies and consumers will be affected by the new regulations. The proposals elaborated by the Federal Ministry of Justice, which are intended to offer a legally secure basis for the building type E, are insufficient in many aspects and lead to additional questions and uncertainties. "We urgently need clarity in order to be able to pursue new creative approaches in building," continued Özkan.

Another crucial point is compliance with the generally recognized rules of technology (ARDT). While the industry wants more freedom when using modern construction concepts, the political guidelines insist that these rules must also be observed in the new building type E. This rigid attitude could lead to a standstill. "Even a fleeting violation of the ARDT is seen as a material defect, even if there are no damage to the building," explains Özkan.

A review of the past few decades shows an increasing complexity through DIN standards and VDI guidelines, which significantly restrict the freedom of innovation of the construction companies. The ZIA therefore pleads to refrain from strict compliance with technical regulations, unless the regulations are safety -relevant. This requirement could help to make the building more flexible and more creative, which is urgently required in the current construction crisis.

In conclusion, it can be said that the industry is hoping for a comprehensive dialogue and a deep revision of the planned regulations. The building type E could offer the chance to redefine sustainable building, provided that the suggestions and demands of the real estate industry are taken into account. This is the only way to go through the construction industry the necessary transformation that meets the questions of our time such as climate protection and lack of living space.

Contact information:
Central real estate committee e.V.
Leipziger Platz 9
10117 Berlin
Tel.: +4930202158523
Email: press@zia-Deutschland.de
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