Skilled workers: layoffs in construction cause permanent loss

The construction industry has a "gastro effect" before. Because more and more construction projects are currently being put on hold due to high costs. This in turn leads to skilled workers being laid off and also looking around in other industries. But once they have left, they usually don't come back. This exacerbates the crisis. Because there is currently still a shortage of 700 nationwide.000 apartments.

Although around 700.000 apartments are missing, housing construction is faltering. Last year, real new orders fell by 9.6 percent compared with the previous year. This is alarming for the Industriegewerkschaft Bau-Agrar-Umwelt (IG Bau). "Actually, there should be significantly more residential construction – more new construction, more conversion, more renovation," wonders IG Bau board member Carsten Burckhardt. "Instead, incoming orders are slipping away, especially in residential construction. More and more players are pulling out – not only listed companies such as Vonovia or Deutsche Wohnen, but also some municipal, cooperative and church housing companies are currently putting construction projects on hold". He goes on to emphasize that there is a shortage of 700.000 apartments are missing and it is the biggest housing deficit in around 30 years.

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Woodchip heaters: how they work, how sustainable they are, and when they’re worth it

Woodchip heating systems, along with wood gasification, are a popular method of heating homes and businesses with the use of wood. Wood chip heating systems come in a variety of configurations, but all have the same basic components: a storage bin for the wood chips, a burner to heat the wood chips, and a distribution system that delivers the heated air or water to where it's needed. Wood chip heating systems are a great way to reduce your carbon footprint while keeping your home warm. In many cases, the government subsidizes installation costs, making them more affordable than ever before. Here's what you need to know about woodchip heating systems: how they work, how sustainable they are, and when they're viable.

What are woodchip heating systems and how do they work??

Woodchip heating systems are a type of biomass heating system that uses woodchips as fuel. Wood chips are usually made from wood waste such as sawdust, bark and other woody materials. Woodchip boilers use a combustion chamber to heat water, which is then circulated through radiators or underfloor heating systems. Wood chip boiler systems are typically more efficient than conventional heating systems and can help reduce energy bills. Wood chips need to be replenished regularly, but the good news is that they are a renewable energy source. Wood chip boilers also produce fewer emissions than other systems, making them an environmentally friendly choice for home heating. Boilers require regular maintenance to ensure safety.

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