{"id":8344,"date":"2026-07-20T11:05:11","date_gmt":"2026-07-20T09:05:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/r-tech.at\/?p=8344"},"modified":"2026-07-20T11:18:57","modified_gmt":"2026-07-20T09:18:57","slug":"transporting-prefabricated-timber-parts-safely-7-common-mistakes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/r-tech.at\/en\/2026\/07\/20\/transporting-prefabricated-timber-parts-safely-7-common-mistakes\/","title":{"rendered":"The Boom in Wood Construction in Europe"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-margin-top:50px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1331.2px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:10px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:10px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-1 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-one\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:20px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h1 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;text-transform:uppercase;--fontSize:35;line-height:var(--awb-typography1-line-height);\">The Boom in Wood Construction in Europe: Opportunities for Prefabricated Component Plants<\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-1 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:10px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.84%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:10px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.84%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\" style=\"--awb-font-size:18px;\"><p>Wood construction is experiencing a renaissance in Europe. While new residential construction in general is under pressure in many markets, the share of prefabricated wood construction is growing steadily\u2014driven by climate goals, shorter construction times, and a new awareness of sustainable building. For prefabrication plants, this boom means more orders, larger components, and higher production rates. And with that come new demands on transportation and load securing.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-2 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:10px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.84%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:10px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.84%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element\" style=\"--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-1 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1254\" height=\"1254\" alt=\"Transporting prefabricated timber parts safely\" title=\"transport timber construction\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271254%27%20height%3D%271254%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%201254%201254%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%271254%27%20height%3D%271254%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/r-tech.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/transport-holzbau.jpg\" class=\"lazyload img-responsive wp-image-8330\"\/><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-2 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-margin-top:50px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1331.2px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-3 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:10px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:10px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-2 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:20px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;text-transform:uppercase;--fontSize:33.75;line-height:1.17;\">The Numbers: Prefabricated Wood Construction Is Growing Despite a Challenging Environment<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2\"><p>The latest market data clearly confirms the trend:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>26.5% share of prefabricated construction in Germany (2025)<\/strong> \u2014a new record; five years ago, it stood at 22.2%, and at the turn of the millennium, it was 13.5%<\/li>\n<li><strong>+16.7% increase in newly approved prefabricated wood homes in Germany (2025)<\/strong> \u2013 13,473 units built using the prefabricated construction system, with an overall increase in single-family homes of +14.6%<\/li>\n<li><strong>+13% increase in newly approved housing units in Germany (2025)<\/strong> \u2013 following three consecutive declines, a significant increase back to 198,100 approved units<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In Austria, the picture is similar: Despite a historic low in overall new housing construction (2024: only 32,100 new apartments approved), timber construction is booming. Since 2021, the Austrian Timber Construction Initiative has already funded 194 projects, mobilized 28 million euros in funding, and saved 70,000 metric tons of CO\u2082. <\/p>\n<p>And what about 2026? WIFO forecasts a noticeable recovery in construction investment in Austria\u2014driven by falling interest rates and government subsidy programs totaling two billion euros. Timber construction is expected to benefit disproportionately from this.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-3 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1331.2px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-4 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:10px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:10px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-3 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:20px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;text-transform:uppercase;--fontSize:33.75;line-height:1.17;\">Why is the prefabricated wood construction industry booming right now?<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-3\"><p>This upswing is no coincidence. Several structural factors are driving the growth of prefabricated wood construction: <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Carbon Footprint as a Competitive Advantage:<\/strong> Every cubic meter of wood used in construction sequesters about one metric ton of CO\u2082 over the long term. In an industry under pressure to meet EU climate protection targets, this becomes a real differentiator compared to concrete and steel. Wood is one of the few building materials with a truly positive carbon footprint\u2014and this is increasingly being recognized by builders, designers, and policymakers.  <\/li>\n<li><strong>Speed through prefabrication:<\/strong> Prefabricated wood components are produced and inspected at the factory and delivered to the construction site on a just-in-time basis. This reduces the actual construction time by 30 to 40% compared to solid-construction methods. In a market with increasing pressure on construction costs and timelines, this is a decisive advantage.  <\/li>\n<li><strong>Multi-story wood construction is on the rise:<\/strong> CLT (cross-laminated timber) and glulam (glued-laminated timber) now enable robust structures for multi-story buildings that compete directly with concrete in urban projects. Multi-story wood construction is no longer a niche\u2014it is becoming the standard option for residential and office buildings. <\/li>\n<li><strong>Serial Construction as a Political Goal:<\/strong> The Federal Association of German Prefabricated Construction (BDF) has declared serial construction and wood construction to be strategic priorities. At the EU level as well, prefabricated wood construction is regarded as a key technology for the construction transition. This ensures long-term political support and funding.  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-4 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1331.2px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-5 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:10px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:10px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-4 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:20px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;text-transform:uppercase;--fontSize:33.75;line-height:1.17;\">What does this mean, specifically, for precast logistics?<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-4\"><p>More prefabricated wood construction doesn't simply mean more work\u2014it means different work. Prefabrication plants and transportation companies that want to benefit from this boom must set up their logistics accordingly: <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Larger panels, wider transport frames:<\/strong> Modern wood-frame and CLT walls are becoming increasingly large-format. Panels with widths exceeding 2 meters and heights ranging from 3 to 4 meters are no longer uncommon. This places new demands on transport racks: wider support surfaces, higher load capacities, and the ability to load from the side. Swap bodies with a width of up to 2,550 mm and side-loading capabilities are often the ideal solution here.   <\/li>\n<li><strong>Precise, Just-in-Time Transportation:<\/strong> Prefabricated wood construction relies on precisely timed supply chains: The components arrive at the construction site exactly when they are to be installed\u2014not before, not after. This requires reliable, predictable transport racks without unplanned downtime. Preventive maintenance and regular visual inspections of the racks are not just a nice-to-have, but a prerequisite for trouble-free operation.  <\/li>\n<li><strong>Surface protection is becoming increasingly critical:<\/strong> Exposed wood surfaces are expensive and delicate. Shipping damage caused by contact with metal, pressure marks, or improper support points results in direct claim costs. Shipping racks with plastic protection at all contact points\u2014as with R-TECH Standard\u2014are not an option but a requirement in prefabricated wood construction.  <\/li>\n<li><strong>Storage Capabilities on the Construction Site:<\/strong> Because assembly sequences on construction sites are often flexible, components sometimes need to be temporarily stored for hours or days at a time. Transport racks that also function as stable storage systems\u2014providing reliable support even on uneven ground\u2014save time, space, and the need for additional equipment. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-5 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1331.2px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-6 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:10px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:10px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-5 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:20px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;text-transform:uppercase;--fontSize:33.75;line-height:1.17;\">Conclusion: Those who invest now will grow along with the market<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-5\"><p>The boom in prefabricated wood construction in Europe is not a short-term trend\u2014it is structural, politically driven, and secured for the long term by climate goals. Prefabrication plants that equip their logistics systems accordingly now are securing the capacity needed for growth in the coming years. R-TECH supports this development with transport racks designed to meet the requirements of modern prefabricated wood construction\u2014from ILP to swap bodies, from standard solutions to custom projects.  <\/p>\n<p><strong>Ready for the boom in prefabricated wood construction?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>R-TECH can advise you on the right transport racks for your prefabricated wood components. <a href=\"mailto:office@r-tech.at\">office@r-tech.at<\/a> | +43 (0) 2638 \/ 77735 | <a href=\"https:\/\/r-tech.at\/en\/\">www.r-tech.at<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-6 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-margin-top:50px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-center fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1331.2px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-7 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:10px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:10px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-6 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:20px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:24;--minFontSize:24;line-height:var(--awb-typography1-line-height);\">FAQ<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-8 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:10px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.84%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:10px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.84%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"accordian fusion-accordian\" style=\"--awb-border-size:3px;--awb-icon-size:25px;--awb-content-font-size:var(--awb-typography4-font-size);--awb-icon-alignment:left;--awb-hover-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-border-color:var(--awb-color3);--awb-background-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-divider-color:var(--awb-color3);--awb-divider-hover-color:var(--awb-color3);--awb-icon-color:var(--awb-color4);--awb-title-color:var(--awb-color8);--awb-content-color:var(--awb-color8);--awb-icon-box-color:var(--awb-color8);--awb-toggle-hover-accent-color:var(--awb-color4);--awb-title-font-family:var(--awb-typography1-font-family);--awb-title-font-weight:var(--awb-typography1-font-weight);--awb-title-font-style:var(--awb-typography1-font-style);--awb-content-font-family:var(--awb-typography4-font-family);--awb-content-font-weight:var(--awb-typography4-font-weight);--awb-content-font-style:var(--awb-typography4-font-style);\"><div class=\"panel-group fusion-toggle-icon-unboxed\" id=\"accordion-8344-1\"><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-26611332eac779fed fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" style=\"--awb-title-color:var(--awb-color8);--awb-content-color:var(--awb-color8);\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_26611332eac779fed\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"26611332eac779fed\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-8344-1\" data-target=\"#26611332eac779fed\" href=\"#26611332eac779fed\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">How fast is the prefabricated wood construction industry currently growing in Germany?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"26611332eac779fed\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_26611332eac779fed\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>The share of prefabricated construction in Germany reached a new record high of 26.5% in 2025. The number of newly approved prefabricated wood homes rose by 16.7% to 13,473 units. By comparison, five years ago the share of prefabricated construction was still at 22.2%, and at the turn of the millennium it stood at 13.5%.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-e06e423294d0f129d fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" style=\"--awb-title-color:var(--awb-color8);--awb-content-color:var(--awb-color8);\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_e06e423294d0f129d\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e06e423294d0f129d\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-8344-1\" data-target=\"#e06e423294d0f129d\" href=\"#e06e423294d0f129d\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Why are CLT and multi-story wood construction booming right now?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"e06e423294d0f129d\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_e06e423294d0f129d\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>CLT (cross-laminated timber) and glued-laminated timber enable robust structures, even for multi-story buildings, that compete directly with concrete construction. Combined with a positive carbon footprint and construction times up to 40% shorter thanks to prefabrication, multi-story wood construction is now a standard option\u2014no longer a niche.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-a2a130842c4f2db7d fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" style=\"--awb-title-color:var(--awb-color8);--awb-content-color:var(--awb-color8);\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_a2a130842c4f2db7d\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"a2a130842c4f2db7d\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-8344-1\" data-target=\"#a2a130842c4f2db7d\" href=\"#a2a130842c4f2db7d\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What exactly does just-in-time delivery mean for transport racks?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"a2a130842c4f2db7d\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_a2a130842c4f2db7d\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>In prefabricated wood construction, components arrive at the job site exactly when they are to be installed. Unplanned rack failures therefore bring assembly to a complete halt. Preventive maintenance and regular visual inspections of the racks are therefore not optional extras, but operational necessities.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-184ee5f763826d6e9 fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" style=\"--awb-title-color:var(--awb-color8);--awb-content-color:var(--awb-color8);\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_184ee5f763826d6e9\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"184ee5f763826d6e9\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-8344-1\" data-target=\"#184ee5f763826d6e9\" href=\"#184ee5f763826d6e9\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Which transport racks are suitable for large CLT elements?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"184ee5f763826d6e9\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_184ee5f763826d6e9\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>For large-format wood-frame and CLT elements with widths exceeding 2 meters, we recommend transfer bridges with a construction width of up to 2,550 mm and the ability to load from the side. It is also important to have plastic protective covers at all contact points and a sturdy support system for on-site storage.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-447002eafba6a21d1 fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" style=\"--awb-title-color:var(--awb-color8);--awb-content-color:var(--awb-color8);\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_447002eafba6a21d1\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"447002eafba6a21d1\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-8344-1\" data-target=\"#447002eafba6a21d1\" href=\"#447002eafba6a21d1\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What are the requirements for wood construction in Austria?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"447002eafba6a21d1\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_447002eafba6a21d1\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>Since 2021, the Austrian Wood Construction Initiative has supported 194 projects with 28 million euros in funding and reduced CO\u2082 emissions by 70,000 metric tons. WIFO forecasts a noticeable recovery in construction investment by 2026, driven by falling interest rates and government subsidy programs totaling two billion euros.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-9 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:10px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.84%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:10px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.84%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element\" style=\"--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-2 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1254\" height=\"1254\" alt=\"wood construction\" title=\"wood-construction-1\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271254%27%20height%3D%271254%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%201254%201254%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%271254%27%20height%3D%271254%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/r-tech.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/holzbau-1.jpg\" class=\"lazyload img-responsive wp-image-8360\"\/><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":8327,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"rs_blank_template":"","rs_page_bg_color":"","slide_template_v7":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-8344","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-nicht-kategorisiert"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/r-tech.at\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8344","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/r-tech.at\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/r-tech.at\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/r-tech.at\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/r-tech.at\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8344"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/r-tech.at\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8344\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":8363,"href":"https:\/\/r-tech.at\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8344\/revisions\/8363"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/r-tech.at\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/8327"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/r-tech.at\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8344"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/r-tech.at\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8344"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/r-tech.at\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8344"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}