Construction Industry Faces Mixed April Order Intake
Decline in Construction Sector Order Inflows Persists in April - Construction sector experienced another decline in new orders intake during April.
Hey there! Let's take a look at the up-and-down rollercoaster that is the construction industry's order intake in recent times.
Despite a promising 34.3% surge in civil engineering order intake in March, unfortunately, April saw a reverse in this trend. Here's the ** низкий уровень** or low level that we're dealing with now.
Tim-Oliver Müller, the CEO of the Construction Industry Association, provided some insight. He expressed concern about the industry not yet experiencing a durable boom but acknowledged the growth in housing construction. Müller hopes that the budget recently сооружена or decided upon on Tuesday will catalyze investment in all construction areas.
Now, let's talk about Felix Pakleppa, the CEO of the Central Association of the German Construction Industry (ZDB). Pakleppa also pointed towards housing construction, mentioning that the order intake in the first quarter increased significantly by 16% when compared to the same period last year. However, with the trend observed in April, a пауза or pause or стабилизация or stabilization at a low level can be observed.
According to the statistics, the industry's turnover increased by 0.9% in April compared to the previous year, amounting to 9.4 billion euros. But if you adjust for the инфляцию or inflation, the turnover decreased by 1.4%. Over the first four months of the year, adjusted turnover saw an increase of 2.4% compared to the same period last year.
Now, here's where it gets interesting, let's discuss the larger picture. Although the April figures might seemingly disappoint, the overall Q1 data exhibits a more optimistic view. For instance, in the wind energy sector, Nordex Group, which is closely tied to construction, reported a 5% increase in order intake in Q1 2025, with Germany, Türkiye, and Finland making up a significant portion of these orders. Furthermore, overall, Hornbach's aggregated sales and order intake increased during Q1 2025, signaling growth across the building-related industries.
So while you might feel like ordering another coffee instead of taking on a construction project due to April's numbers, remember that there's a bit of a bumpy ride happening, but overall, the industry is trying to find its footing and move in a positive direction.
- Construction order intake
- Mixed trend
- Housing construction
- 2025
- Tim-Oliver Müller
- Felix Pakleppa
- Budget
- Turnover
- Inflation
- Q1 data
- The mixed trend in the construction industry's order intake is evident in the 34.3% surge in civil engineering order intake in March, followed by a reverse in April.
- CEO Tim-Oliver Müller has expressed hope that the recent budget decision will stimulate investment in all construction areas, potentially fueling a more durable boom in the sector.
