Construction and building have always been, and always will be, vital industries to ensure the welfare of people everywhere. In recent years, this field has become much more complex in that ideas of sustainability (both ecological and social) and justice have been added to the more practical aspects of the engineering and construction of buildings. This has opened the door for many more highly educated (and better-paid!) professionals to enter the industry, of which you can be one if you choose to study a construction- or building-related degree at a German university or university of applied sciences!