Construction

Smart Home – Living with a future
The home of tomorrow is already a reality today: heating, lighting and ventilation can be conveniently controlled via an app, voice assistants such as Alexa or Siri provide entertainment, and smart technologies make everyday life more comfortable.

But smart homes can do even more: with intelligent home technology, you can save energy, protect the environment and reduce your running costs. Solutions that perfectly combine energy efficiency and comfort are particularly in demand.

Home automation & connected devices

Whether smart heating and energy solutions, intelligent lighting systems or modern security concepts – connected technologies are among the most important trends in residential construction today. Not only do they make life more comfortable, they also increase the value of your property. In addition, government subsidy programmes support the introduction of smart home technology – a plus for the environment and your wallet.

Focus on security & data protection

With increasing widespread use, the issue of security is also becoming more important. Protection against hacker attacks, secure data processing and independence from external service providers are becoming increasingly important. Modern smart home systems therefore rely on the highest security standards to reliably protect your home.

Building Information Modelling

Digital control in the construction industry is also growing rapidly: web-based construction management platforms and BIM (Building Information Modelling) are being used extensively for planning, monitoring and control. In Germany, the ‘BIM Mandate 2025’ clearly supports this trend.
This not only enables companies to optimise project cycles, schedules and resources, but also to achieve significant cost savings.

Building with biomaterials
More and more architects are turning to materials such as wood, cork, straw and mushroom mycelium when planning and building.

These so-called biomaterials are impressive not only because of their ecological balance, but also because of their versatile properties: they offer excellent insulation, are breathable, reusable and leave a significantly smaller ecological footprint than conventional building materials.

Innovative projects such as the award-winning ‘Cork House’ or modern hybrid timber buildings show that sustainability and aesthetics are not mutually exclusive. Biomaterials open up new possibilities for creating functional, climate-friendly and architecturally sophisticated buildings.

Building with biomaterials is more than just a trend – it is an important step towards sustainable and responsible construction.

The future of construction
The world of construction is changing: prefabricated components and modular systems are becoming increasingly important. Panels, slabs or complete plug-and-play units enable construction projects to be completed more quickly and cost-effectively. At the same time, the resource-efficient use of materials ensures more sustainable construction methods. The proportion of these solutions is increasing significantly, particularly in residential construction and large infrastructure projects.

Efficiency through high tech
In addition to modular concepts, robotics, automation, AR/VR technologies and 3D printing are also finding their way onto construction sites. They take over routine tasks, increase precision and help to cushion the shortage of skilled workers. This not only makes construction processes more productive, but also future-proofs them.

The renovation and modernisation of existing buildings is becoming increasingly important in the construction and real estate industry. 
 

Improved insulation, the use of renewable energies and smart systems such as solar energy, heat pumps and intelligent control solutions can significantly reduce energy consumption and operating costs – a key step towards sustainable construction.

Climate targets and net-zero standards

In view of EU and national climate targets, more and more projects are focusing on energy-optimised building technology and net-zero standards. Modernised buildings not only make an active contribution to climate protection, but also increase the value and sustainability of real estate.

Conclusion: Those who focus on modernisation and smart energy solutions today are not only designing more efficient buildings, but also shaping a sustainable and resource-efficient future.