A lack of new buildings, stalled refurbishment projects and rising costs are making the transformation of existing buildings towards climate neutrality more difficult. Viable concepts and a simplification of construction and approval practices are needed.
With its new position paper, VDMA Building Technology appeals to politicians to set the right course for a sustainable and competitive turnaround in construction and modernization.
With its new position paper, VDMA Building Technology appeals to politicians to set the course for a sustainable and competitive turnaround in construction and modernization.
Building automation is the key to climate neutrality. Smart systems optimize heating, cooling, lighting, reduce energy consumption, lower CO2 emissions, and enhance comfort and cost-efficiency – a win for both the environment and people.
The revised manufacturer and supplier directories of the Air Conditioning and Ventilation Technology specialist department list around 60 member companies of the specialist department in the current editions. The new editions will be published in time for ISH 2025.
A new VDMA publication and the symposium on fire protection and smoke extraction provide comprehensive knowledge about smoke extraction and smoke control so that action can be taken quickly in the event of a fire.
The aim of the VDMA 24001 standard sheet is to be recognized in future as a technical rule and to be taken into account in the model administrative regulation for technical building regulations (MVV TB).
Germany is at a crossroads. The construction and renovation crisis, coupled with the ambitious goals of the heating transition, calls for comprehensive measures and clear political strategies.
The new steering committee of the VDMA Building Technology Forum aims to play a more active role in the transformation of the building sector through innovative solutions and close cooperation between politics, industry and associations.
SAUTER Germany and VDMA at the ISH 2025
Simplify construction processes, but never compromise on standards
Buildings are major energy consumers and therefore also major emitters of greenhouse gases. Building automation is key to achieving climate targets - especially as many factories, office buildings and warehouses now have to be retrofitted by law.
EU Directive on the Energy Performance of Buildings (EPBD) clears final hurdle. VDMA Automation Management for House Buildings: specialist planners should develop a holistic concept at an early stage
Even though the new Building Energy Act (GEG) is often reduced to a "heating law" for the residential sector and is the subject of controversial debate, the GEG also contains groundbreaking changes for non-residential buildings.
Building automation for a sustainable future - full support for the new building energy law
The general meeting of the Automation Management for House Buildings trade association was held in Hamburg on October 13, 2023.