German construction material demand up after energy policy shift

The German construction material industry has benefited from a change of energy policy, according to industry association Bundesverband Baustoffe, Steine und Erden (BBS). The association said additional construction material demand has been worth up to €1.98billion. BBS said the majority of increased demand was due to energy-focused building refurbishment.
June 22, 2012 Read time: 1 min

The German construction material industry has benefited from a change of energy policy, according to industry association 6006 Bundesverband Baustoffe Steine und Erden (BBS).

The association said additional construction material demand has been worth up to €1.98billion. BBS said the majority of increased demand was due to energy-focused building refurbishment.

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