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The federal government is increasing funding for the Efficiency House 55 subsidy program.

Planning security for families wanting to build: Due to high demand, the federal government is providing additional funding for the Efficiency House 55 Plus subsidy program so that it can continue until the end of the year. The construction industry is advocating for its continuation until summer 2027.

Photo: © Trade Association Tiles and Natural Stone

Panorama - Society | May 2026

Tile layer Niko Schleicher secures his ticket for Shanghai

At the GermanSkills final in Seebruck, Niko Schleicher edged out his competitor Luis Brauner for first place. He will therefore represent Germany at the WorldSkills Competition in China in September.

Photo: © Thomas Plettenberg

Panorama - Society | April 2026

Congress in Munich: Miss and Mister Crafts 2026 elected

At the Future of Craftsmanship Congress in Munich, funeral director Emily Maichle and plasterer Maximilian Buerger were elected Miss and Mister Craftsmanship 2026. They will now represent the skilled trades for one year.

Photo: © Holzbau Deutschland/Rolando Laube

Panorama - Society | April 2026

Carpenter Florian Dorer is taking part in the WorldSkills 2026

From September 22nd to 27th, 2026, around 1.400 young professionals will compete against each other at the WorldSkills Competition in Shanghai, China. Carpenter Florian Dorer from Baden-Württemberg will be one of them.

Photo: © vadimmashkov/123RF.com

Panorama | April 2026

UNESCO: Men's tailoring is an intangible cultural heritage

The federal and state governments have added five more traditions to the nationwide register of intangible cultural heritage. Among them: the craft of men's tailoring.

Photo: © Bauverlag

Panorama | April 2026

These are the winners of the German Construction Prize 2026

For a future-proof construction industry: The German Construction Prize 2026 was awarded at the celebratory ceremony held as part of digitalBAU, the trade fair for digital solutions in the construction industry.

Photo: © RKW Competence Center/Federal Photo/Völkner

Panorama | April 2026

Built on IT: These are the 2026 award winners

The annual competition "Built on IT – Construction Professions with a Future" honors digital and practical solutions from trainees, students, young professionals, and start-ups. The 2026 winners received their awards at digitalBAU in Cologne.

Mobility | April 2026

TÜV tips: Selection and maintenance of car cabin air filters

Spring is here! And with it comes its constant companion: pollen. Drivers – especially those with allergies – should therefore ensure a good indoor climate in their vehicles.

Panorama - Travel | April 2026

From Liverpool to the Thames: A journey on the MS Hamburg

With a maximum of 400 passengers, the MS Hamburg calls at ports that remain inaccessible to many larger cruise ships. The journey leads from Liverpool via Dublin and Cork to the Isles of Scilly – and through the open Tower Bridge to the heart of London.

Panorama | April 2026

How simple measures can help you achieve healthy sleep

Approximately one in four people in Germany suffers from sleep disorders – according to a recent survey by the Health Knowledge Foundation. How small changes can make a big difference.

Chamber of Skilled Crafts celebrates 1.440 new master craftsman titles

Craftsmanship demonstrated its strength at the traditional trade fair.

Energy tax refund: Repayment also possible in 2026

Healthy at the workplace: Information event

Interview: "Participate and help shape the future instead of complaining"

New rules for product liability

The 2026/2027 daycare center competition for skilled trades is starting.

The federal government is increasing funding for the Efficiency House 55 subsidy program.

"Climate change is an ecological, but also an economic challenge."

The Greens demand: Finally introduce maternity protection for the self-employed!

State modernization: Despite progress, the skilled trades still see a great need for action

Packaging Ordinance: Bakery trade calls for effective de minimis thresholds for SMEs

Online tool: How to check the fuel or electricity costs of your company vehicles

Draft law: New rules for liability after traffic accidents

New e-vans and a digital ecosystem

Interview: "Participate and help shape the future instead of complaining"

"We want to promote France as a four-seasons destination"

1Live Sector Report: "We need to talk about death"

ISH 2027 showcases trends in building technology

Warning: How tradespeople can avoid liability traps

Strauss presents AI-powered tool glasses for the trades

Brillux expands range of painter's workwear

Tile layer Niko Schleicher secures his ticket for Shanghai

Congress in Munich: Miss and Mister Crafts 2026 elected

Carpenter Florian Dorer is taking part in the WorldSkills 2026

UNESCO: Men's tailoring is an intangible cultural heritage

These are the winners of the German Construction Prize 2026

Built on IT: These are the 2026 award winners

TÜV tips: Selection and maintenance of car cabin air filters

From Liverpool to the Thames: A journey on the MS Hamburg

How simple measures can help you achieve healthy sleep