Construction industry

The portal "planungswelten.de" shows how a kitchen renovation can be successful. According to the portal, a kitchen renovation is worthwhile if, for example, there are splashes behind the hob or the kitchen worktops are worn. But a kitchen renovation can also be the right step if the residents are reinventing themselves. It is particularly easy to change the look of...

The portal "bautipps.it" has summarized what water lovers who want to build a pool in their garden need to bear in mind. First of all, it is advisable to enquire about the relevant requirements at the local building authority. This is because building permits may be required for construction - especially for large pools. Insurance aspects should also be clarified in advance.

As of today, applications can once again be submitted to KfW for the "Efficiency House/Efficiency Building 40 (EH/EG40) - New Construction Subsidy with Modified Subsidy Conditions". The new-build promotion for residential and non-residential buildings as part of the Federal Promotion for Efficient Buildings (BEG) is thus starting again. It is limited until December 31. A budget of 1,000 euros is available for the new construction...

Good planning is required to ensure that the stairs in the house do not become an accident hazard. This is usually done by experts. However, it is also advisable for builders or owners to find out about staircase construction in the course of renovation work. The "bauen.de" portal provides information on how to calculate stairs and what to look out for when building stairs. This must...

The Berlin consumer advice center knows what to consider when installing a ventilation system. Among other things, it points out that appropriate specialist planning is required, that the most efficient devices have the EU efficiency label A+ and that the acquisition costs for ventilation systems with heat recovery are financially subsidized via the federal subsidy program for efficient buildings (BEG).

Property owners in Baden-Württemberg are more satisfied than tenants. This is the conclusion reached by Prof. Dr. Frank Brettschneider from the University of Hohenheim in a study commissioned by the Baden-Württemberg building societies. The study shows that 71 percent of homeowners in Baden-Württemberg are satisfied with their current housing situation. For tenants, the figure is only 52...

Due to the war in Ukraine, the Federation of the German Construction Industry can no longer rule out construction stops for many projects. According to the association, it is uncertain whether there will be enough material for all construction sites in Germany. In addition to steel producers, who would have to cut back their production, large refineries have also announced that they will have to reduce their bitumen production....

A Disney development is to be built in Rancho Mirage in California's Coachelly Valley. This is according to a statement from the Group. The Group intends to work together with reputable developers. Plans include the construction of several properties specifically for the 55+ target group. Buyers will be able to choose between villas, detached houses and condominiums, among other...

Former architecture student Moritz Hahn from the University of Applied Sciences Würzburg-Schweinfurt (FHWS) has been awarded the BDA Study Prize Bavaria 2022 for his bachelor's thesis on "Ideal: On the ethical criticism of architecture", awarded by the Association of German Architects. In his bachelor's thesis, Moritz Hahn explores the following questions, among others: "Is there a need for...

The "bauen.de" portal advises builders to think about lighting before building a house. They should find answers to various questions. According to bauen.de, these include the following: "Which rooms are there and what light is needed there at what time of day?", "What intensity and what temperature should the light have?" and "How should the light...