KNOWLEDGE FOR YOUR PROJECT
Current developments and earlier guidance on German and European construction law. Browse individual articles by subject or search for a practical issue.
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.
Read articleThe EU public works threshold under Directive 2014/24/EU is EUR 5,404,000 excluding VAT for 2026–2027. Project teams should update valuation and procurement planning accordingly.
Read articleThe most useful contract review happens before the commercial assumptions become difficult to change.
Read articleSome construction agreements can arise without a traditional signed contract, but relying on informal instructions creates avoidable uncertainty.
Read articlePrivate construction law concerns the promises and claims connecting the employer, contractor and professional team.
Read articleThe old threshold table on this page has been replaced. Procurement values and procedural rules must be checked for the relevant year and contract type.
Read articleThe legal needs of a construction project change as it moves from planning to procurement, delivery and operation.
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