Heidelberg Materials' stock is coming under pressure after Germany has clearly missed its target of 400,000 new homes per year. The cement and concrete manufacturer is directly affected by the sluggish residential construction as one of the largest building materials producers. Demand for building materials is declining accordingly as fewer projects are being realized. For planners and construction companies, the development means: Market restraint is likely to persist as long as political stimulus for residential construction remains absent.
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