“Municipal Forum on the Construction Boost: A Brief Overview and Practical Assessment on May 12, 2026”

The so-called “construction fast-track” has now been in effect for several months. It is not always clear yet what this actually means—especially for local governments.

It will be determined on the ground to what extent hopes for faster construction will be realized. In any case, building law is undergoing change, and the key amendment to Section 246e of the German Building Code (BauGB) in particular brings a significant shift from the status quo: in the future, deviations from building planning law will be permitted to promote the creation of housing. 

Overall, following numerous reforms, the construction industry is facing profound changes: the amended State Building Code, the “Bauturbo,” and the Regulation Exemption Act promise faster procedures, less bureaucracy, and greater flexibility. But what impact will these changes have? What role do urban development contracts play, for example? What opportunities are opening up—and where do potential risks lie?

Under the guise of simplifications and bureaucratic streamlining, municipalities and local building authorities are simultaneously facing new requirements, deadlines, and review criteria. These must now be “translated” into daily practice in a legally sound manner so that the goal of simplifying planning and accelerating processes can be achieved.

We cordially invite you to our online forum to take a closer look at the changes:

Municipal Forum on the Construction Acceleration Program: A Compact Overview and Practical Review on May 12, 2026

Date: Tuesday, May 12, 2026

Time: 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Participation: free

Format: Online seminar (via Teams)

Our seminar is aimed at municipal officials, city hall leadership, department heads, county and municipal council members, as well as other public decision-makers or interested stakeholders from the fields of planning & construction and politics & administration. The goal is to provide you with a concise overview of the reform’s content. Our approach is less planning-oriented and more legal in nature. Accordingly, our seminar is structured as follows:

  • Introduction: The significance of the "Bauturbo" initiative, particularly for municipalities

  • Bauturbo at a glance: the most important new regulations

  • The BauGB reform in the current context: LBO reform, the Regulation Exemption Act, and the BauGB amendment

  • Practical challenges: exchange of ideas, Q&A, and discussion

Our speakers will provide a structured overview and analyze the changes from both legal and strategic perspectives:

  • Attorney Steffen Müller is a specialist in construction and architectural law with a deep expertise in real estate law and serves as a planning and construction law expert on our public sector team.

  • Attorney Hannah Tiesler is the head of the Public Sector Competence Team.

Together, we’ll take a close look at current legal developments—in a concise, practical way, with plenty of room for open discussion.

Can’t make it on May 12, 2026, or did you miss the seminar? We also offer this seminar as an in-house training session in person or as a customized webinar: please feel free to contact us if needed.

 

 

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