Building Faster with the “Construction Turbo”
A Clear Pathway to More Affordable Housing
Challenge: Activating the Construction Turbo
There is currently a nationwide shortage of over half a million homes. The German federal government launched the “Law to Accelerate Residential Construction and Provide Housing” (Construction Turbo) in October 2025 to tackle the problem. The law simplifies regulations, speeds up processes, and supports plans to build more affordable housing.
Simply put, building regulations drive up construction costs. The Construction Turbo addresses this by allowing deviations from planning rules until 2030. For example, new construction, extensions, repurposing, or major renovations may not need a new development plan under certain conditions. Land can be designated more easily, and housing can be built closer to commercial areas.
Municipalities are now responsible. They must decide whether to apply the regulations in each case. Investors also face many questions, such as:
- How reliably and uniformly will municipalities apply the Construction Turbo?
Will some municipalities lead boldly while others hesitate, or will strong and pragmatic implementation succeed everywhere? - How predictable are projects without a traditional development plan procedure?
Faster processes do not always mean lower risks. Investors, developers, and financiers need clarity on how planning, approval, and liability security work under the new framework. - How can we maintain quality, sustainability, and acceptance?
Speed must not compromise cityscape, climate protection, or social diversity. We need integrated approaches are needed that balance economic viability, ESG goals, and municipal interests - especially in existing structures.
You face these challenges...
- Which municipal areas and sectors does the Construction Turbo apply to?
- How do I clarify responsibilities for the necessary steps?
- What deadlines apply for applications?
- Do I need to organize my internal administration differently for the Construction Turbo?
- What personnel requirements should I plan for?
- How can I improve collaboration between the building supervisory authority and the urban planning office?
Our Solution Approach: Comprehensive Expertise in Planning and Execution
The experts at Drees & Sommer are ready to help implement projects within the Construction Turbo framework. With experience in planning law, development, densification, and repurposing, they support municipalities, investors, and developers, ensuring the best use of new opportunities.
This includes:
- Conducting feasibility studies and strategic planning to best use the “Turbo Window” until 2030
- Identifying opportunities for repurposing, such as converting office into residential spaces or adding new structures
- Supporting the development of sustainable and innovative solutions
- Providing professional help with municipal collaboration and coordinating all project stakeholders and strategic planning.
Specific services include…
Your Benefits: Targeted Housing Growth Without Compromising Quality
- Faster approvals: The new regulation in § 246e BauGB lets municipalities across Germany bypass the traditional development plan process. This speeds up approval for projects that used to face long delays.
- New uses for existing properties: Commercial zones, vacant office buildings, and warehouses can be converted into housing more easily. This supports sustainable use of current buildings.
- Opportunities in existing structures and brownfields: The Construction Turbo eases development in all federal states. It promotes repurposing, densification, and serial renovation. This includes areas like brownfield sites, existing developments, and Building Type E.
- Greater focus on quality and sustainability: Faster project completion still respects climate and species protection. Solutions like circular economy practices, reusable materials, sustainable material passports, and prefabricated modular systems help achieve this.
Are you interested? Feel free to contact us—we will answer your questions about the construction turbo and support you with your individual needs!
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