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BAU 2025 may be over, but the buzz from an incredible week is far from gone. ✨ Here’s a glimpse back at a day at BAU, showing some of the inspiring moments that still have us talking. BAU is truly a playground for creativity, innovation, and collaboration. 💡 We are already looking forward to seeing you at BAU 2027, from 11-15 January. #BAU #baumuenchen #construction #architecture #tradefair

🌍 The future of construction just came to life at BAU 2025! Over the past week, the global construction industry turned Messe München into a real buzz of innovation, networking, and inspiration! Professionals from every corner of the world shook hands, swapped business cards, and sparked the next big collaborations. 🤝✨ Sustainability, modular building, AI—these were just some of the topics that stole the spotlight. Across 18 halls, innovative solutions were showcased, and bold visions were brought to life. From testing exoskeletons and exploring VR to high-fiving robots 🤖, visitors got hands-on with the future. The energy reached new heights as award winners were celebrated and creativity took center stage. What was your highlight of the week? Share it in the comments! 👇 See you next at digitalBAU 2026 in Cologne and at BAU 2027 in Munich. The journey continues! 🚀 #BAU #baumuenchen #innovation #digitalBAU #sustainability #constructionindustry

It's a wrap! 180,000+ visitors, 18 halls, countless steps—and a whole lot of inspiration along the way! 💥 🌍 For the first time in over 60 years BAU, more than half of the 2,230 exhibitors came from outside Germany—highlighting the truly international spirit of BAU 2025. A big thank you to all the exhibitors, visitors, and speakers who made these five days so great! ✨ The BAU 2025 chapter may be ending, but the journey continues—let's keep building on all the ideas, innovations, and connections made here. Until next time in 2027! For those who are eager to explore the tech side of construction even more: Save the date for digitalBAU in Cologne, March 24-26, 2026! 🗓️ #BAU #baumuenchen #digitalBAU #tradefair #constructionindustry

The future of architecture begins with how land is used today! 💡 Oana Bogdan, founder of &bogdan, an architecture practice in Brussels, challenged the conventional relationship between architecture and land use. From converting canal-side buildings to support future water transport to considering different land sharing options to make spaces more affordable, her ideas provide fresh perspectives on how to approach architecture and urban development. Instead of focusing on fast-paced construction, Oana Bogdan sees future buildings as flexible platforms, whose identity emerges from their adaptation to cultural and political contexts. These platforms support new ownership models and encourage collaboration, creativity, and community engagement. #BAU #baumuenchen #architecture #construction

Construction progress made smarter, more efficient and easier to document? Count us in! 💡 Constantin Kauffmann, co-founder and CEO of oculai, revealed in a thought-provoking lecture how he and his team are transforming the construction industry. Their innovative technology uses computer vision and AI to record, track and document construction progress in real-time. 🏗️ With 2-4 cameras per construction site, the technology can determine not only the progress but also identify areas where time has been lost or gained. It can also highlight opportunities for potential acceleration and prioritize tasks. And that’s not all - during the lecture, we learned that the technology also automates the generation of daily construction reports, freeing up time for other tasks. The future of construction is here – and this lecture was one not to be missed. ✨ Let us know what you think about AI and construction! 👇 #BAU #baumuenchen #AI #construction

Power drills, saws, grinders... You name it, we’ve got it 💥🔨🔧 Ready to build faster, smarter, and stronger? Come find your new best friend at BAU 2025! #BAU #baumuenchen #tools #construction

Big ideas and bold moves at BAU 2025! With 18 buzzing halls, BAU is the ultimate hub for everything construction—from industry giants to daring start-ups with bright ideas. 🚀 ✨ Awards moments that inspired us: 👉The "Auf IT gebaut" awards celebrated the future of the industry-young, smart, and tech-savvy. 👉The Balthasar-Neumann-Prize showed us what visionary architecture looks like. 👉 The BAKA Award made it clear that sustainability starts with what's already built. Each hall tells a story—of progress, creativity, and what’s next in building. Whether you're looking for revolutionary tech or sustainable breakthroughs. The final day is here—let’s close BAU 2025 with a bang! 💥 #BAU #baumuenchen #innovation #sustainability #constructionindustry

What’s the best way to experience architecture to action? Today, visitors had the chance to not only hear from architect Max Otto Zitzelsberger, but also join him for a guided tour. Max Otto Zitzelsberger shared insights into his project, the Learning House for Environmental Education in Neusath-Opf., which serves as an exemplary model of sustainable architecture. 🏡 With a focus on resilient, climate-friendly construction, he and his team have prioritized the use of regional material cycles and at the same time, learned about the principle of slowness as a strategy for reducing costs. The best part? After the lecture, the thought-provoking discussion continued during the guided tour with Max Otto Zitzelsberger, which centered around the key theme of cost-effective construction. Don’t miss the final chance to join “talks &tours” tomorrow! #BAU #baumuenchen #sustainable #architecture

From Munich to Herning in Denmark: The road to EuroSkills 2025 starts here! Germany’s top young tradespeople are getting ready to shine on the European stage! 💪 In the Training Arena at Entrance West (Booth 9) at BAU, the country’s best in tiling, masonry, plastering, carpentry, and concrete construction are showcasing their skills under competition conditions. 🛠️ Their goal? To secure a spot at EuroSkills 2025 in Denmark!✨ This prestigious event will welcome skilled professionals under the age of 25 from 32 countries to compete in 38 disciplines this fall. Don't miss the chance to see exceptional craftsmanship in action and cheer on the National Team of the German Construction Federation on their way to success! 🙌 Das Deutsche Baugewerbe #BAU #baumuenchen #euroskills2025 #craftmanship

Architecture speaks loudly—and quietly 🏛️✨ How much planning can you really do when working with existing buildings? Spoiler: less than you think. At "Sense and Sensibility", Markus Innauer shared why surprises are part of the job—and why honest assessments are the best tool in your belt. From reimagining old spaces to collaborating with local craftspeople, it’s about finding practical solutions and making the most of what’s already there. Sometimes, the best ideas don’t come from blueprints but from the unexpected twists along the way. #BAU #baumuenchen #Architecture #Sustainable