Historic low: Building permits in Saxony down significantly
The construction industry in Saxony recorded a significant drop in turnover in the first half of the year. Much less was built.
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Digitization of building applications in Saxony is progressing
In Leipzig and other municipalities, building applications can be submitted completely digitally in future. This should make processing faster and clearer.
Construction prices in Saxony continue to rise
Building remains expensive in Saxony. Compared to the previous year, house builders have to dig deeper into their pockets.
Demolition work has begun at Jahn-Sportpark
Many athletics world records made Berlin's Jahn-Sportpark a sports venue steeped in history. Now the facility is being demolished - despite opposition.
Desperate artist fights to preserve his mural on German unity in Leipzig
The famous mural on German unity in Leipzig is in danger because a hotel building is threatening the artwork. The artist is now planning to stop construction and wants to auction off parts of the artwork.
Renovation of Hohnstein Castle begins - Kretschmer makes an appeal
Hohnstein Castle is regarded as Germany's oldest youth hostel and is famous among rock climbers and for its puppet show. Now the complex with its eventful history is being spruced up.
Eckert & Ziegler puts new plant building in Dresden into operation
Eckert & Ziegler opens its new premises in Dresden. The company wants to send a clear signal for the future of radiopharmacy in the region.
German-German Museum Mödlareuth shortly before the opening of the new building
During the Cold War, a wall ran through Mödlareuth on the former inner-German border. The German-German Museum in the village has been dealing with the division since 1990. It is currently being expanded.
Cracks on Bautzen Peace Bridge - renovation planned
The Friedensbrücke bridge over the Spree is one of Bautzen's landmarks. It is also one of the city's most important traffic arteries - which is sometimes closed for Easter riders.
Leftists criticize concept of moving from the city to the countryside
People cannot be moved around like tokens on a map, say the Left Party in the Saxon state parliament. They are critical of Federal Building Minister Geywitz's "relocation plans".
Financing secured for new Karl May Museum building
Funding has been secured for the construction of a new reception building at the Karl May Museum in Radebeul. Construction should be completed in 2026.
Building permits in central Germany down significantly
The BFW warns of a dramatic decline in building permits in Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia of more than 28 percent. The reasons are rising construction costs and economic uncertainties.
Saxon State Court of Audit presents annual report
State Court of Audit presents report on budget & school construction in Saxony
Saxon State Court of Audit publishes annual report
The Saxon State Court of Audit presents the first volume of its annual report, focusing on the budget situation, school building construction and other audit objects.
German Red Cross Saxony supports flood areas in Baden-Württemberg
The DRK Saxony is sending 86 construction dryers to flood-affected areas to bring hope and help.
German Red Cross Saxony supports flood areas in Baden-Württemberg
The DRK Saxony sends 86 construction dryers to Rudersberg in the Rems-Murr district to combat the effects of flooding.
Six million for climate-neutral and affordable housing
Saxony wants to promote climate-neutral and affordable housing in the state with six million euros. Housing companies, private developers, associations and homeowners' associations have until June 16 to apply for the "Signpost projects: climate-neutral and affordable living" call, as announced by th ..
Saxony increases funding for housing construction
Apartments are particularly needed in Saxony's major cities. Saxony wants to give more impetus to a sector that is struggling with numerous problems.
Foundation stone laid for 100 new social housing units in Leipzig
The foundation stone for 100 new council apartments was laid in Leipzig on Thursday. The municipal Leipziger Wohnungs- und Baugesellschaft (LWB) wants to bring the two- to six-room apartments to the market for a basic rent of 6.50 euros per square meter, as the company announced. The LWB is receivin ..
Saxony's Ministry of Social Affairs supports hospitals with 193 million euros
This year, the Saxon Ministry of Social Affairs supported investments in hospitals in Saxony with 193 million euros.
Million-euro investment in Lusatia: New federal construction research center receives 68.6 million euros
The Bundestag's budget committee has cleared the way for an investment of millions in Lusatia. The federal construction research center 'LAB - Living Art of Building' will receive a total of 68.6 million euros.
Number of commuters in Saxony on the rise
The number of commuters in Saxony increased in the first half of 2022, according to the Federal Institute for Research on Building, Urban Affairs and Spatial Development (BBSR) in Bonn.
Dynamo Dresden's new finance director Stephan Zimmermann wants to act sustainably
Stephan Zimmermann, Dynamo Dresden's new Chief Financial Officer, emphasizes the focus on sustainability and building equity.
VW Group moves Trinity model from Wolfsburg to Zwickau
The VW Group plans to produce its future Trinity model not in Wolfsburg but in Zwickau.