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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 revised Energy Performance of Buildings Directive reached its general national transposition deadline on 29 May 2026. Individual projects still need a careful check of the national rules applicable to…
Read articleThe revised Construction Products Regulation is a major change to the EU framework. Its application must be assessed product by product, including the transitional provisions.
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 2024 recast EPBD set a new European framework for building energy performance. This retrospective explains its place in the project timeline and was prepared in November 2026.
Read articleThe 4 July 2019 judgment in C-377/17 is an important reference point for understanding the evolution of the HOAI framework. This retrospective was prepared in November 2026.
Read articleA German building project usually involves several legal relationships. Knowing which rules govern the immediate problem is the first step towards a useful response.
Read articleThis retrospective separates reform proposals from enacted rules and explains why project teams should verify the legal position before changing contract documents.
Read articleA defect is assessed against the performance the contractor owed. A visible problem is a starting point for investigation, not a complete answer on liability.
Read articleThe most useful contract review happens before the commercial assumptions become difficult to change.
Read articleA Baulast is a public-law obligation concerning land. It should not be confused with a private easement or treated as a synonym for every property restriction.
Read articleThe need for permission depends on the project, its location and the applicable state rules. Physical size alone is not a reliable test.
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