Construction costs are currently skyrocketing

2021-10-26 20:03:50

It is nice if we redefine the term prosperity for ourselves, but globally it changes nothing. A look at the world shows what people strive for. We have that. Money, food, clean water, medical care, etc. If we lose some of that because we rely on renewable energies, we are simply a deterrent example. We can only act as pioneers as long as we are doing well economically. We should devote ourselves to realpolitik in global politics and write off idealism (outwardly).

Why should we lose any of the mentioned points if we rely on renewable energies? The private wealth of Germans amounts to 9 trillion euros and grows every year despite the costs for the energy transition.

I think it is good that there is a rethink regarding resources. Our former neighbor used to consume 30,000 liters of heating oil per year – that’s crazy! With that energy, so many more meaningful things could have been done than just heating a house with four people.

I would welcome photovoltaic systems being installed first on all public buildings as a role model. Private houses should be retrofitted gradually, possibly also just with balcony power plants – that’s also a contribution.

Even after the pandemic, companies should be required to offer more home office options. The vacated office spaces could be converted into inner-city apartments.

Create attractive subsidies for renovating old buildings and repurposing vacancies.

The realpolitik you mentioned should reduce bureaucracy, advance digitalization, expand and offer public transport for free – that would also achieve a lot. And not provide money for the final storage of nuclear waste.

Buy more regional and seasonal products to shorten supply chains and thus have fewer trucks on the road.

Also, refrain from always wanting faster, higher, and further. Be content sometimes.

In my view, there are many points that can save our environment. I try to implement some of them and do not see why I should lose prosperity because of that.

2021-10-26 20:11:04

consumed 30,000 liters of heating oil in one year

30,000 liters? One zero too many or does the neighbor have a 600 sqm mansion?

2021-10-26 20:18:23

30,000 liters? One zero too many or does the neighbor have a 600 sqm mansion?

250 m2 architect-designed villa from the 60s with a large gallery, living room over 2 floors, and a private swimming pool. The gentleman was chief physician in a hospital and had just treated himself to something special.

2021-10-26 20:27:48

EE are just one building block.

is not entirely wrong with the question what is prosperity? No one here starves if there are no strawberries at Christmas.

Are there new regulations for building regarding heavy rain/flooding?

Would you implement the municipality's suggestions if your house might get wet feet during extreme heavy rain? The simulation here assumed 128 ml per sqm per hour. Centenary floods are 53 ml. The calculations have been ongoing since 2018. Maybe this also concerns some other Bavarians

2021-10-26 20:44:06

Why should we lose anything from the listed points if we rely on renewable energy? The private assets of Germans amount to 9 trillion euros and are increasing every year despite the costs of the energy transition.

I think it is good that a change of thinking is taking place with regard to resources. Our former neighbor used to consume 30,000 liters of heating oil per year – that's crazy! With that energy, so many more sensible things could have been done than heating a house with four people.

I would welcome if photovoltaic systems were installed on all public buildings first as a role model. Private houses should be gradually retrofitted, possibly only with balcony power plants – that too is a contribution.

Even after the pandemic, companies should be encouraged to offer more mandatory home office. The vacated office spaces could be converted into inner-city apartments right away.

Create attractive subsidies for the renovation of old buildings and reuse of vacancies.

The realpolitik you mentioned should reduce bureaucracy, advance digitization, expand public transport and offer it for free – that would also bring a lot. And not provide money for the final storage of nuclear waste.

Buy more regional and seasonal products to shorten supply chains and thereby reduce trucks on the road.

Also once again do without something and not always constantly faster, higher and further. Also be satisfied sometimes.

From my point of view, there are many points that can save our environment. I try to implement some of them and do not see why I should therefore lose prosperity.

Let people keep the few coins they still have .. and before our bureaucracy is dismantled, Germany will be so old that Mr. Scholz will have had the third limousine delivered for 560,000 bucks ... Good examples for saving the world :-))

2021-10-26 20:48:26

The increase in land prices is a political problem. If no new and significant building areas are designated, then it just becomes very tight. And with that, prices also rise.

And it is no secret that the low interest rates now lead to a significant increase in those willing to build.

I still remember very well that even 10 years ago there was land available for 35 euros in the Franconian region between Würzburg and Nuremberg. There were even advertising signs by the road.

Incidentally, pure concrete has not yet been affected by price increases. At least not 4 weeks ago.

That now all kinds of trades are attaching themselves to the price increases of their suppliers is quite clear. Regardless of whether they actually have higher costs or not. And as long as demand is there, no problem.

Finally, to all those who complain about the high prices. Many companies have taken risks and have built up enormous material stocks so that they can still serve their customers at all. By now we have reached a point where availability matters more than price.

Construction costs are currently skyrocketing

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