Gebäudetyp E: Regierung bringt einfachen Baustandard auf den Weg
Weniger strenge Bauvorgaben sollen die Neubaukosten deutlich reduzieren. Ein Entwurf aus dem Bau- und dem Justizministerium liegt nach monatelanger Verzögerung nun vor.
Berlin. In response to Germany's housing shortage, the federal government has introduced a legislative proposal for simpler and more affordable construction. By amending contract law, the aim is to enable quicker building with the abandonment of certain comfort standards, according to a draft from the Justice Ministry on the matter, known as Gebäudetyp E and reported by Reuters on Monday morning.
Experiences from pilot projects suggest a potential reduction in construction costs of 10 to 15 percent. The regulation is voluntary, only taking effect if the parties involved in a construction project explicitly agree on the new "Gebäudetyp E-Basis standard." Otherwise, the higher standards will remain in place. The legislation does not affect mandatory state provisions regarding fire safety, structural integrity, or visibility.
Federal Justice Minister Stefanie Hubig emphasized the need to make building in Germany simpler and more affordable, stating that every euro saved from unnecessary standards translates into a euro for more affordable housing. Housing Minister Verena Hubertz added that by reducing these standards, construction will become cheaper while remaining legally secure.
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