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The German Building Type E reform concerns how simpler construction standards may be agreed. Project teams must distinguish the reform process from the law already governing their contracts.
A German building project usually involves several legal relationships. Knowing which rules govern the immediate problem is the first step towards a useful response.
This retrospective separates reform proposals from enacted rules and explains why project teams should verify the legal position before changing contract documents.