Mösle Bau expands timber construction expertise: future-proof in Leutkirch!

Mösle Bau expands timber construction expertise: future-proof in Leutkirch!

On May 23, 2025, the construction company Mösle Bau took a significant step in the timber construction and carpentry industry. The company takes over a successful wood construction and carpentry business in order to significantly expand its own range of services. Managing director Christian Hock explains that integrating a carpentry business is both a logical and future-oriented consideration. This decision reflects the increasing trend in the construction industry, which is characterized by political support and increasing demand for timber and hybrid construction methods, particularly in multi-storey housing. According to [Schwäbische](https://www.schwaebische.de/regional/allgaeu/leutkirch/handwerker-was-wir-mit-herzblut-geschaffen-haben-soll-in-guten-haenden-weitergefuehrung- Werden-3603661), the advantages of prefabricated wooden elements should not be underestimated: lower weight, easy assembly and independence from the weather make them an ideal choice for modular construction methods as well for renovations and loft conversions.

Michael Haas, the previous owner of the company that was taken over, emphasizes his responsibility towards employees and customers. The location in Beuren/Hedrazhofen will be closed while the team will be fully integrated into Mösle Bau's new headquarters in Leutkirch. This includes four permanent employees, including master carpenters and journeyman carpenters. Michael Haas will work as construction manager of the new timber construction department and will continue to act as a contact person for customers and architects.

Sustainability and efficiency in timber construction

The development in timber construction is not only driven by company takeovers like that of Mösle Bau, but also by the changing social and political framework conditions. According to information from TAB, the use of wood in construction has changed significantly in recent years. Particularly noteworthy is the increasing use of wood for multi-story buildings, which in the past was more typical of single-family homes. Multi-story wooden houses with five to seven floors or more are enjoying growing interest. This development is supported by new building guidelines and a greater awareness of sustainability in society.

The advantages of wooden construction are manifold: A better CO2 balance compared to concrete buildings and prefabrication of components enable faster construction processes with significantly less construction site traffic. Wood also offers a high vibration capacity, which increases earthquake resistance. However, challenges such as strict fire safety requirements and more complicated approval procedures must be overcome.

Technological innovations in timber construction

Timber construction has changed significantly over the years, with the proportion of timber buildings and mixed constructions in the total construction volume steadily increasing. As Holzbau Deutschland explains, the industry now offers a large selection of highly developed and standardized wood products that impress in terms of quality and flexibility. Timber frame construction uses planked frames that are assembled as panels, while more modern systems use box, panel or shell elements made of softwood and solid construction.

The sustainable benefits of wood cannot be overemphasized: wood requires less fossil energy than other building materials such as steel or concrete and at the same time has excellent static properties. This means that wood is becoming increasingly important as a stable, thermally insulating material for future construction projects. In the context of urbanization, timber construction will play a key role in the renovation of existing buildings and new buildings, for example in order to significantly reduce heating energy requirements. The use of wood in the construction industry is increasingly coming into focus, so Mösle Bau is well positioned with its strategic acquisition to further develop this construction market.