Construction
Amendments for your sector
Yet to come into effect (2)
Energy tax refund for heavy industry to end
Effective date: 1 januari 2025
Are you a producer of iron, steel, and aluminium (metallurgical industry)? Or do you produce building materials such as glass, tiles, and bricks (mineralogical industry)? The exemption for energy tax...
Heat pumps mandatory when replacing a boiler
Effective date: 1 januari 2026
Do you work in the installation (fitting) sector? A (hybrid) heat pump will become the standard for the heating of homes, shops, schools, and offices. This means people will be obligated to install a...
Already in effect (4)
Introduction of the Environment and Planning Act (Omgevingswet)
Effective date: 1 januari 2024
The Environment and Planning Act (Omgevingswet) was introduced to combine all the rules for spatial projects. The new Act brings together 26 existing laws on the built environment, housing,...
Measures to improve quality in the construction sector
Effective date: 1 januari 2024
Measures to improve the overall quality of work in the construction sector have been introduced. The position of both private and business consumers will be protected. Changes include: The obligation...
Parking garage underneath new apartment building must have sprinkler system
Effective date: 1 januari 2024
Do you work in construction? Parking garages underneath newly built multi-storey buildings where people stay overnight/sleep, such as apartment buildings, must be fitted with a sprinkler installation....
Safety coordinator mandatory for construction and demolition work
Effective date: 1 januari 2024
Do you work in construction? You must appoint a Safety Coordinator Immediate Surroundings for construction and/or demolition work. This Safety Coordinator Immediate Surroundings ensures the safety and...
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