The proposals for changes to the construction contract law of the German Civil Code (BGB) have met with resistance from the construction industry. The core of these proposed amendments concerns the possibility for clients to independently change contractually agreed services. The construction trade and construction industry associations reject the abolition of the attempt to reach an agreement prior to such an amendment.
Tim-Oliver Müller, Managing Director of the Federation of the German Construction Industry, emphasizes: "Unfortunately, this time those affected were not given the opportunity to contribute their findings and suggestions on construction contract law in the BGB in advance. As a result, the main proposals ("theses") have not been put into practice. We are not aware of any problems with the principle of agreement."
Felix Pakleppa from the Central Association of the German Construction Industry also criticizes the planned changes. He emphasizes that it is not appropriate "to remove the legally required attempt to reach an agreement on a change of service and its payment before a possible change order". The two managing directors also see an imposition on construction companies. They would have to make changes at their own expense without being informed about the payment. They therefore reject the move away from the principle of 'agreeing instead of arguing'.
Source: bauindustrie.de
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