New “Bau-Turbo” in Focus: Periskop Development Analyzes the Latest Federal Building Code Amendment

January 14, 2026

With its new “Bau‑Turbo”, the German Federal Government has launched the most comprehensive reform of construction and planning law in more than a decade. The initiative aims to accelerate approval processes, activate inner‑city land, and unlock new residential development potential.

Our latest Paper analyzes the key elements of the Bau‑Turbo, places them in the context of complementary measures such as the Infrastructure Package, the Deutschlandfonds (Federal Investment Fund), and the Building Type E concept — and highlights the opportunities these reforms create for investors, municipalities, and project developers.