Overview

• Tiefbau capacity utilization in Germany increased by 2.5 percentage points to 72.6% in March 2025, according to the Münchner Ifo-Institut.
• Experts predict Tiefbau utilization could reach or exceed 80% within two years, supported by the federal Infrastrukturfonds and long-term planning security.
• The Hochbau sector remains under pressure, with capacity utilization at 62.1%, primarily due to a lack of residential construction orders.
• The federal Infrastrukturfonds provides a 12-year funding plan aimed at stimulating infrastructure projects and encouraging investment in Tiefbau expansion.
• Challenges persist in reallocating resources like labor and machinery between the sectors due to the specialized nature of Tiefbau work.