The Federal Statistical Office (StBA) continuously collects and analyzes data on the German economy and other areas of society. The StBA prepares the data and makes it available. Among other things, these statistics serve as a basis for action by policymakers.

For this reason, there is an obligation for companies to provide information. Not all companies are surveyed. Depending on the industry, a different number of companies are selected at random. If your company receives a corresponding request from the StBA, you must provide the data requested.

This concerns:

• Construction companies of the main construction trade as well as construction companies of other companies - in each case excluding finishing trade companies and property developers.
• Companies in the construction industry

Different information is required depending on the type of business or company. In addition, the StBA requests certain data at different intervals, such as monthly, annually or at intervals of several years. Among other things, you may have to provide the following data on your business or company:

• the persons working
• the hours worked
• the wage and salary totals
• the turnover
• the investments
• material and goods received