Unterallgäu fights against construction costs and bureaucracy - solutions presented!

Unterallgäu fights against construction costs and bureaucracy - solutions presented!

How is the construction industry in the Unterallgäu district? This question was the focus of an economic discussion that District Administrator Alex Eder led together with representatives of the district administration, economic chambers and local companies. The high construction costs in combination with a complex bureaucracy were discussed in detail, while the current company survey 2025 draws an overall positive picture of the region: robust, keen to invest and growth. Satisfaction with the business location remains at a good level, but the challenges are clear: the construction industry is fighting with high costs, enormous administrative expenses, shortage of skilled workers and the need for company succession. The full evaluation of the company survey is expected in the coming weeks, such as [B4B Schwaben] (https://www.b4bschwaben.de/b4b-nänrichtungen/memmingen-unallgaeu_artikel ,- Hohe-Bauenkreis-Landkreis-Landkreis- Unterallgaeu-pra andtml) reported.

One of the central points of the discussion was the shortage of skilled workers, which many companies see as a fundamental challenge. According to a comprehensive study by PWC Germany, 80% of the construction companies surveyed say that the lack of specialists slow down their growth. The survey also shows that 93% of construction companies are calling for a drastic reduction in bureaucratic hurdles. These views are not isolated, also by [championship tip] (https://www.meistertipp.de/aktuelles/news/krise-am-bau-digitization- and-fachkraeftemangel-bremsen/) it becomes clear that 70% of companies report on the loss of sales and postponed projects, which underlines the need for changes in the business models in the industry.

suggestions for changes

Christian Baumann, head of the building and environment department, presented the first measures to reduce construction costs and to reduce construction times in the course of the conversation. The proposals include serial and modular construction methods as well as the building type E, in which excessive comfort standards are dispensed with. This could help to cope with the challenges of the industry more effectively.

In addition, legal relief were brought into play. The digital building application is to be introduced, accompanied by the elimination of the parking space obligation in conversions. The construction turbo, a measure to accelerate approvals in storey apartment construction, could also help to facilitate building and not prevent the district administrator. This happens against the background of stagnating digitization within the industry. [PWC] (https://www.pwc.de/de/pressemitteilungen/2025/bau industrie- and-esg-dilemma-Buerocrate-and-specialist craftemangel-als-wachstumbrems.html) notes that the construction industry doubts its digital skills and is left out in many technology areas.

The role of digitization

The pressure on the construction industry cannot be overlooked. The digital transformation has come into the background - according to Meister tip reports that the implementation of sustainable developments does not currently meet expectations. Four out of five companies recognize the potential of cloud technologies and digital tools, but the development of innovative approaches such as Building Information Modeling (BIM) stagnates. Trust in artificial intelligence is growing, but often there is a lack of the necessary personnel resources and the necessary know-how.

Responsibility to counter these challenges is now in the hands of politics and the construction industry. The political standstill could further endanger the productivity and competitiveness of the construction industry if no sustainable solutions are found. People and companies in the construction industry are looking forward to the necessary changes in order to emerge from the current crisis. B4b Schwaben href = "https://www.pwc.de/de/pressemitteilungen/2025/bauindustrie-im-digital-und-esg-dilemma-buerocrate-und-fachkraeftemangel-als-wachstumsbremsen.html"> pwc and Meister tip impressively demonstrate this urgent need for action.