(GermanPolicy.com) – In August 2021, incoming orders in the German construction industry were 7.3 percent higher than in July, as was announced by the Federal Statistical Office. Compared to August 2020, the adjusted intake of orders is 5.7 percent higher. In August 2021, incoming orders were around 7.8 billion Euros – nominally 18.9 percent higher than in the eighth month of 2020 due to the increased prices.