Building research

Each year, the German federal states allocate approximately one million euros for the examination of regulatory questions via the Conference of Construction Ministers. 

Research in the regulatory interest

The research is focussed on the safety of the built environment. To this end, novel design methods or construction products are examined with regard to their impact on structural integrity, fire protection, health and environmental protection, sound insulation, thermal performance, safety and accessibility in use, as well as sustainability.

DIBt's role

As a centre of excellence in construction, DIBt manages these research funds on behalf of the federal states. The institute initiates, awards, supervises and evaluates technical studies and building research contracts. The objective of the research projects is to provide a scientific foundation for the development of technical regulations and decision-making in general. The funded projects serve to determine suitable benchmarks and assessment methods and proecedures.

Results & research applications

Comprehensive final reports and, in some cases, summaries of the research findings are available in the German language at:
dibt.de > Service > Listen und Verzeichnisse > Bauforschungsberichte.

More information on the application procedures for research contracts with DIBt is available on our German website.