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Remshalden's glass professional Arnold: Optimism despite the construction crisis!
Hans-Joachim Arnold remains chairman of the Federal Flat Glass Association and expresses optimism despite the construction industry challenges in Remshalden.
Remshalden's glass professional Arnold: Optimism despite the construction crisis!
Hans-Joachim Arnold was again elected chairman of the Federal Flat Glass Association. This re-election comes at a time when the construction industry is facing challenges. The managing director of Arnold Glas from Remshalden describes how his company is feeling the current reluctance in the industry. This development is particularly notable as the traffic light government has the ambitious goal of creating 400,000 new homes every year. In 2024, however, the Federal Statistical Office only counted 250,000 newly built apartments.
Arnold expressed optimism about the future of the industry and emphasized that despite the current difficulties, demand for flat glass could increase. However, this depends on the political framework conditions and an increase in construction activities. The Federal Flat Glass Association is committed to improving the availability of materials and construction capacity in order to advance the desired housing construction. ZVW reports that the construction industry urgently needs support to overcome the hurdles caused by the current market situation.
Challenges of housing construction
According to Arnold, the current crisis situation in the construction industry requires a rethink in politics. In order to achieve the target of 400,000 apartments per year, not only more construction sites would have to be opened, but bureaucratic hurdles would also have to be reduced. The Federal Flat Glass Association also points out the need for the federal government to invest in permanent structures to support the construction of social and climate-neutral housing.
The positive dynamics in the flat glass sector is also underlined by innovative products and sustainable solutions. In times when climate neutrality is very important, flat glass plays a crucial role in the energy-efficient renovation of buildings. The industry is working on new technologies that promise lower energy consumption and an improved environmental balance.
It remains to be seen whether the large number of measures that the Federal Flat Glass Association has in mind will deliver tangible results. The next few months could be crucial in determining whether Arnold Glas and the entire industry can implement the desired changes.