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Starts: 2026-04-16 08:30
Ends: 2026-04-16 19:30
Location: Cologne
Construction and Development in Cologne 2026: Speed. Control. Cost-Effectiveness.
In 2026, housing construction, neighborhood development, and large-scale projects in Cologne will operate under new conditions. The housing construction initiative is designed to speed up approval processes—but what specific impact will new decision-making procedures have on planning certainty and feasibility?
At the same time, demands for cost control, project management, and accountability are rising. Energy price volatility and regulatory dynamics are influencing business cases in both new construction and existing buildings. Productivity is increasingly becoming a competitive factor.
Our CEO Klaus Franken will co-moderate the opening plenary session with Bettina Timmler and get straight to the heart of the key questions:
➡️ Construction Boost in Cologne: Will construction actually become faster—or will new hurdles arise?
➡️ Faster pace, new decision-making processes, greater flexibility—how does this work in practice?
➡️ Effects on investment and legal certainty—what does this mean for investors, banks, project developers, and ultimately the feasibility of projects?
⏰ April 16 | 9:10–10:25 a.m. | Insights into Urban Development in Major Cities | Housing Construction Boost in Cologne: Is construction actually getting faster—or are new hurdles emerging?
We are delighted to be back and look forward to another exciting exchange, true to the motto ‘discuss, network and shape the future together’!