As of: March 19, 2024, 6:30 a.m
By: Felicitas Bogner
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Many people are still hesitant about building.
This is reflected in local companies.
Some are gradually feeling a sense of optimism.
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The slump in the construction industry continues.
There are also fewer orders for craftsmen in the district.
You have some demands on politicians.
Bad Tölz-Wolfratshausen - interest rates, energy crisis, inflation, more difficult financing conditions, problems with the procurement of building materials and uncertainties with regard to political decisions on the subject of heating: all of this has changed the order situation for craftsmen.
The business situation in the construction industry has deteriorated again and, according to the Chamber of Commerce and Industry, is at its lowest level since the financial crisis in 2009. Guild companies from the district also expect a further decline in orders in 2024.
Much of her current work is in the context of the 2023 hailstorm.
Funding programs canceled without replacement
Michael Schilcher runs a construction company for turnkey solid wood houses in Bad Heilbrunn.
He also combines various trades in his company – plumbing, carpentry, roofing.
“The main problem for us recently is that Habeck has abolished funding for meeting thermal insulation standards for new buildings from one day to the next without replacing it,” says Schilcher.
Without this support, many potential customers who were in the planning phase would no longer be able to finance their dream of owning their own home.
“This has torn the ground out from under the feet of some private individuals, but also a number of construction companies.” Combined with high interest rates, this is a “deadly combination” for property developers.
Because: “Those who wanted to build a house for themselves can no longer manage it financially.
It’s no longer profitable for those who build to rent out,” he explains.
High interest rates are a problem
Prospective buyers and builders would already be reacting to the current slight fall in interest rates.
“The real estate agents say that more people come forward immediately when there is something happening with interest rates.
We in the trades only become aware of something like this after a time lag,” explains Schilcher.
According to Schilcher, for something to change significantly, interest rates would have to fall even lower.
At the moment, what plagues home builders and property developers most is planning uncertainty.
“Politicians finally have to do their homework.”
Thomas Schneider, a building contractor from Tölz, says: “Interest rates are falling a little and the prices of building materials are falling, so you can tell that a kind of optimism is spreading.” But it’s not more than just a mood yet.
“The few public contracts are still competitive and low offers are being submitted.” He notes that in the future there will be more talk about new projects again.
“Let’s hope that happens.”
Orders after the hail storm
According to him, things are looking better in terms of the order situation in the trades that Schilcher offers.
“We will be well full until mid-2025.” A significant surge in orders can be attributed to the hailstorm in August 2023.
“Many people haven’t finished their roof repairs yet.” This is also because some of his customers are struggling with insurance problems.
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“We have clearly noticed a decline in construction since last autumn,” says Feodor Schraml.
He has a painting business in Heilbrunn and is head master of the painters and varnishers guild.
“Since we are the last tradesman on the construction site, we notice such effects a little later than other tradesmen,” he explains.
A decline can be clearly felt, especially with larger projects.
“We also do a lot of renovation work and not just the really big things, so as a small company we can absorb some of that.” This also applies to the effects of the hailstorm.
“Last year it was all about getting the roofs and windows tight.” Schraml was more busy writing offers.
“We have already done some emergency repairs.
But the majority is coming now.
However, orders in the new construction segment continue to decline.”
The shortage of skilled workers is a problem
In the current year, painting companies are still doing well in terms of their orders.
“We’ll have to wait and see what happens in 2025.” Schraml also sees a problem in the shortage of skilled workers: “We also have extremely limited capacities due to the lack of personnel.”
Martin Waldmann is a plumber from Dietramszell and the head of the SHK guild responsible for the district.
“There is still a lot to do in the sanitary sector,” he says.
After all, his business is also in high demand with regard to maintenance measures and repairs.
“The situation is not changing much in this regard.” Nevertheless: “We are already seeing a decline in orders,” says Waldmann.
Johann März, a plumber from Gaißach and member of the board of the SHK guild, reports something similar.
March has also had fewer offers for almost two years, as he reports.
“In general, things haven’t looked all that rosy since the Ukraine war.” Looking at the craftsmen’s schedules, he says: “Anyone who used to be a good six months behind schedule now has three to four months behind schedule.”