Building and construction

The construction industry makes a major contribution to generating value and creating jobs in the German economy. Many other industries are linked to the construction industry, and as a result the construction industry serves as an economic driver to generate prosperity. With every Euro invested in the construction industry today, overall economic demand increases by more than two Euros. And the construction industry is booming: Every year, about 10 percent of the annual GDP are spent on construction projects. In 2012, this amounted to €262 billion. Through its subsidiaries and affiliated companies, the German construction industry is also successful abroad. For years, German building output at an international level has accounted for more than €20 billion annually.

Against the backdrop of climate change, the German construction industry is increasingly focusing on environmental research. Optimising the energy efficiency of buildings and constructing in a manner that is energy-efficient and sustainable is a major focus in research and development. The German industry offers new solutions when it comes to developing new building materials and technologies. In addition, the German construction industry offers state-of-the-art innovations in the areas of digital planning and construction, and in the integrated use of IT applications in construction.