Material is scarce, prices are rising, craftsmen have more work to do than they have done for years.
Indeed, there are better times to build for those keen to build.
From this point of view, it seems like a wise decision that public clients are now holding back on building contracts, while private individuals and companies invest relentlessly.
But the truth is: the reluctance does not follow a market economy calculation, it is due to the need for empty coffers.
The federal rescue package is no longer effective: cities and municipalities simply lack the funds from trade tax to invest.
At the same time, the renovation backlog is nowhere greater: the public sector has accepted the decline of schools and streets for far too long.
However, it would not be a good option to hold back even further with reference to the rising construction prices.
Because the longer you wait, the more expensive it gets.
After all, the damage doesn't get any smaller.
If the state had done its homework on time, it would have got away much cheaper.
Now the inaction avenges itself twice.