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Environmental Social Governance (ESG) Real Estate and Construction Law

Monday, 17.08.2026

Bavarian ‘Bauturbo’ Act: Draft bill to facilitate conversion projects on existing buildings

The draft bill for the Bavarian ‘Bauturbo’ Act provides for far-reaching simplifications for construction work on existing buildings. The focus is on the creation of residential space, new conversion regulations in the Bavarian Building Code (BayBO), privileged setback requirements for replacement buildings, and practical adjustments to fire safety and procedural law. This article provides an overview of the key changes and their practical implications.