Building trends 2025: Renovations are booming despite high costs in Görlitz!

Building trends 2025: Renovations are booming despite high costs in Görlitz!

in Görlitz something happens in construction - but more in the area of ​​renovation than with new construction projects. A new trend is emerging: In Ebersbach in the Schöpstal, the construction of a single -family house by the Görlitz construction company Poost begins in two weeks. However, Managing Director Ingo Poost notes that this is an exception. The majority of the current construction activities focus on reconstruction and renovation. The fact that the construction of new houses in Görlitz and the surrounding area has decreased sharply-especially the increased construction costs and interest rates that were influenced by the corona pandemic and the conflict in Ukraine.

Sandro Klein from Dach and wooden building Small says that conversion and extension are increasingly interesting, since many people take over existing houses and convert them according to their ideas. Despite the poor order situation for apartment building roofs, Klein still has orders for single -family houses. It should be emphasized that the prices for building materials have increased, but the material availability has improved. This gives hope for positive developments in construction.

market development and forecasts

The current forecasts for construction costs indicate slow price development. The Federal Institute for Building, Urban and Spatial Research (BBSR) expects an increase in construction prices by around 1.0 percent for 2025. For 2026, this increase could drop to around 0.8 percent. The Central Association of German Construction (ZDB) expects a price increase of 2.5 percent for 2025. The classic construction business faces challenges: Although the costs for metal building materials have dropped by around 6 percent in the previous year, the general price development remains inconsistent and there is no significant reduction in construction costs in the near future.

The market situation is tense. Despite a slight optimism in the construction industry through political developments and government funding measures, the shortage of skilled workers remains a major problem. According to a survey of 42 manufacturers of construction and installation products, high construction costs (45%) and material price increases (26%) are the central topics. For building contractors, this means that they should rethink their business strategies in order to focus on energetic renovations and inventory developments.

public orders and a shortage of skilled workers

Another ray of hope comes from the order situation in the SHK area. Dorit Matuschek from SHK-Sanitar in Görlitz GmbH reports on good demand through repair orders and public tenders. Despite the shortage of skilled workers, she was recently able to hire three trained colleagues. Jens Elsner from EBS Elektrroinstallation & Blitzschutz-Service GmbH also sees himself well busy, but he needs four weeks of lead time for apartment buildings. Most orders come from the public sector, while private builders are often in the term due to the high costs.

Further information on developments in the construction system can be found at Forum Verlag and on Electro-industries .