The European wide call for proposals for serial and modular construction concept was completed on the 29th of May 2018 with the presentation of the final nine tenderer (concepts of model buildings) and the conclusion of a framework agreement. Together with the ministry of internal affairs and constructions (Bundesinnen- und Bauministerium), the federal Chamber of Architects (Bundesarchitektenkammer), and the building industry association (Bundesverband der Bauindustrie), GdW Housing Germany signed the framework agreement.

Every month we introduce you to one of the people leading the work of our member organisations. In this edition, we land in Stockholm to meet Anders Nordstrand, the new CEO of SABO. Anders took over from Kurt Eliasson in 2016 the lead in the Swedish Association of Public Housing Companies. He provides with insights concerning the perception of housing in Sweden and shares some thoughts about the current challenges. Plus, as usual, he unveils his way of balancing life with work.

Every month we introduce you to one of the people leading the work of our member organisations. In this edition, we just took the train to nearby Charleroi in the heart of Wallonia to meet Alain Rosenoer. Alain manages Sociéte Wallonne du Logement (SWL) which is the Walloon Housing Company. He provides with insights concerning the perception of housing in the French-speaking region of Belgium and shares some thoughts about the current challenges. Plus, as usual, he unveils his way of balancing life with work.