Tag: Building material
Villeroy & Boch buys bathroom supplier Ideal Standard for 600 million euros
Düsseldorf, Frankfurt Villeroy & Boch has succeeded in the largest takeover in the company’s 276-year history: According to a statement on Monday, the Saarland porcelain group is taking over rival…
How heating with air conditioning is worthwhile
Installation of an air conditioner So-called split air conditioners can often not only cool, but also heat and clean the air of dust and pollen. Dusseldorf As the temperature rises…
How heating with air conditioning is worthwhile
Dusseldorf As the temperature rises in summer, so does the desire for air conditioning. In a recent survey by the comparison portal Verivox, 13 percent of those surveyed said they…
So you don’t have to bear the costs
heat pump If homeowners are not careful, they will be left with the costs if their heat pump is stolen. (Photo: dpa) Dusseldorf Anyone who currently buys an air heat…
That’s how expensive Germany’s heating systems are
heat accumulator of a heat pump The costs for heating including installation have risen sharply in the past two years. (Photo: dpa) Dusseldorf Within two years, the price of gas…
That’s how expensive Germany’s heating systems are
heat accumulator of a heat pump The costs for heating including installation have risen sharply in the past two years. (Photo: dpa) Dusseldorf Within two years, the price of gas…
What Germany can learn from the heat transition in other EU countries
Installation of a heat pump Heat pumps are also heavily subsidized by the state in other European countries. (Photo: In Pictures/Getty Images) Düsseldorf, Vienna, Paris, Rome Germany is fighting for…
Great Britain is in danger of failing in the energy transition
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak The government in Great Britain has set itself ambitious goals for the energy transition. (Photo: via REUTERS) London In Great Britain there is no heating…
What Viessmann’s heat pump deal reveals about the energy transition
Dusseldorf Is it the beginning of the sell-out of German medium-sized companies or the rescue of the heat pump business in Germany? A political debate on this question began after…
What to look out for when sharing heating costs with neighbors
Heat pump at the family house When it comes to heat pump sharing, there are numerous regulations to be observed. (Photo: obs) Dusseldorf High energy costs and the climate crisis…
How useful is the heat pump in the old building really?
heat pump 500,000 heat pumps are to go into operation in Germany every year from 2024. (Photo: dpa) Berlin 500,000 heat pumps are to be put into operation in Germany…
Is a heat pump worthwhile in the long term in comparison?
heating costs When replacing or converting a gas heating system to a heat pump, district heating or pellet heating, the costs add up. (Photo: Getty Images) Dusseldorf Many people are…
Big plans for timber construction
wood hybrid construction Wood plays a major role in the construction of the headquarters of the Bavarian Supply Chamber. (Photo: Rendeffect GmbH) Dusseldorf, Munich In March 2023, the British architect…
Heat pump instead of oil heating? What property owners should know now
Heat pump from the manufacturer Vaillant The heating industry is ramping up production capacities for heat pumps. However, a heat pump is not always the right solution. (Photo: dpa) Berlin…
Heat pump instead of oil heating? What property owners should know now
Heat pump from the manufacturer Vaillant The heating industry is ramping up production capacities for heat pumps. However, a heat pump is not always the right solution. (Photo: dpa) Berlin…
Rheinmetall enters the heat pump business
Heat pump production at Viessmann The sale of the core business has triggered a debate about how self-sufficient Germany must be able to produce key technologies. (Photo: Reuters) Dusseldorf, Berlin…
What is changing for real estate owners
heating device There is now a deadline of 2045 for the replacement of oil and gas heating systems. (Photo: imago images/ULMER press photo agency) Berlin Shortly after the coalition committee,…
Heat pump sales increase by 110 percent in the first quarter
Heat pump in front of the house Demand for heat pumps has been booming since there were concerns that gas could become scarce. Dusseldorf Heat pump sales in Germany rose…
Viessmann – The painful way to sell
Max and Martin Viessmann The family owners took the decision to sell the climate division for months. (Photo: dpa, Imago, PR (2)) Dusseldorf Shortly before the conclusion of the negotiations,…
Inside Viessmann – The painful way to sell
Max and Martin Viessmann The family owners took the decision to sell the climate division for months. (Photo: dpa, Imago, PR (2)) Dusseldorf Shortly before the conclusion of the negotiations,…