Dear Sir or Madam, dear readers,

one day before Good Friday, we would like to wish you a happy and relaxing Easter season — with a bit of calm, time for family, and hopefully some sunny moments between appointments.

With that in mind, we’re asking today: what regulatory “treats” is Berlin putting in the Easter basket for 2026 — and what is truly relevant for demolition and dismantling companies? The good news up front: 2026 will be less of a major “turning point year” than many fear. But it will be a year in which authorities take a closer look — and in which what used to be “state of the art” will more often need to be demonstrably implemented as binding practice.

In the linked article from ABBRUCH AKTUELL, we classify the regulatory update — with a focus on the new system around hazardous substances, especially asbestos. The key point is less that everything is suddenly new, and more that what demolition companies have been doing professionally for years now needs to be mapped in a more formal, structured, and authority-proof way — including the permit requirement for certain asbestos-related work and the transitional period until December 2026.

And because our business is not only about paragraphs and paperwork, but about people, responsibility, and routine, this newsletter also links the latest edition of our series “A Day in the Life of …”. This time, we take a look over the shoulder of a workshop manager and operations manager — right where readiness, organization, and technology come together every day.

We wish you an enjoyable read and a wonderful holiday.

Report from Berlin

When business owners in Berlin hear the word “new regulations,” many have the same reflex. They reach for the calendar, look at the coming year, and ask themselves: when does what apply - and does it affect me at all? > Read More

A day in the life of...

For everything to run smoothly on site, you need people like Dustin Beil. The 39-year-old has been a certified construction machinery master since 2022 and, since 2024, Operations Manager at our member company BECKER Baumaschinen GmbH. > Read More

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