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The current reports in the media and from the larger associations could not be worse: The construction industry is suffering from a historic decline in new building permits across all building classes. However, it is worth taking a closer look - because while the construction of new single-family homes is already causing significant slowdowns in the value chains that depend on them, companies with high exposure in the more complex application segments, e.g. MEP, and in non-residential construction segments are still doing relatively well. With all the focus on new construction, the renovation business is often forgotten, which will become significantly more important in the coming years and decades in order to fulfil the goal of a CO2-neutral building envelope.

In order to obtain a more differentiated picture of the economic development of the construction industry in Germany, S&B Strategy has been conducting a quarterly planner survey with 150 architects, planners and civil engineers from various segments since QI/2022. This serves as an early indicator for developments in the construction segment and enables relevant trends, such as digitalisation and energy requirements, as well as challenges, such as a shortage of skilled workers and increasing project complexity, to be identified and evaluated at an early stage. The following topics illustrate the challenges that will increasingly affect the construction industry in the coming years.

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Christoph Blepp
Christoph BleppManaging Partner
Christoph Blepp is one of the leading strategy consultants in the construction and construction supply industry as well as in the infrastructure sector with extensive expertise in the areas of strategy development, value creation and corporate management. His focus is on achieving sustainable effects for companies and combining strategic initiatives with measurable results.
 
Through his analytical approach and deep understanding of industry-specific challenges, Christoph is able to develop customised solutions that drive both operational efficiency and strategic growth. His focus on holistic strategies, combined with his hands-on experience in managing complex business operations, makes him a sought-after partner for clients seeking sustainable success.
 
‘The transformation of the entire building construction, infrastructure and energy sector is leading to strong pressure for change and enables completely new approaches to strategy. Helping companies to create sustainable and superior business models is what drives me.’’

Florian Moll
Florian MollSenior Manager

Florian completed his Master of Engineering at Heidelberg University of Applied Sciences. He gained several years of professional experience at a strategy boutique and PwC in the area of deals strategy.

He has strong project experience mainly in the construction supply industry in the areas of commercial deals, strategy development and strategy implementation.

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