The German Sawmill and Wood Industry Association (DeSH) has welcomed the restart of a funding programme to stimulate the German house construction industry but criticizes the lack of funding and focus on sustainable building materials. The German federal government has now made a further €1bn available for the new construction and acquisition of climate-friendly properties, following the end of the Climate-Friendly New Building programme in December 2023 due to funds being exhausted. DeSH president Dr Stephen Lang said resumption of KfW funding was welcome as financial incentives for building were urgently needed, due to the economic ...