Brandenburg sets Bau-Turbo: Faster living space for everyone!

Brandenburg sets Bau-Turbo: Faster living space for everyone!

In order to accelerate the construction of schools and daycare centers, the state government would like to use serial construction methods that use less time and resources. An application is considered approved after three months without feedback, and the building management should check the completeness submitted documents within four weeks. Less bureaucracy also means lower costs, according to the minister. The objection procedure, especially in species protection, should also be restricted.

nationwide measures to promote housing construction

This initiative in Brandenburg is part of a greater migration at the federal level. The federal government has also taken steps to accelerate the approval and planning procedures. According to the BMWSB , the building code (BauGB) is moderated. Strengthening integrated urban development is one of the main goals. Surprisingly, the introduction of a "construction turbo" for tense housing markets is sought, and buildings are also made easier. These new regulations should not only accelerate housing, but also promote social housing.

A particularly important aspect is digitization, which is highlighted as a central step to increase efficiency when planning and building. Environmental tests are also to be simplified, while at the same time innovative solutions for the development plans can be updated faster.

criticism and challenges

Not all of them are satisfied with the suggestions. Leading associations of the German real estate industry express concerns and inadequate the planned amendment to the Building Code. As from a discussion in Bundestag , experts require a faster farewell of the bill in order to actually advance housing construction. The critics emphasize that many member companies are currently not building apartments and are calling for flexibility in the standards and strengthening social housing projects.

Time is pushing, and the calling voices for immediate action are getting louder. It remains to be seen whether the new measures and reforms actually help to solve the lack of living space. However, it is clear that the construction potential in Brandenburg and beyond must be used urgently to meet the constantly growing population.