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Timber Construction Master (Holzbau-Meister)
GewO §94 Z.28
Verified: April 2026
Key Facts
- Type: Regulated trade (Handwerk)
- Qualification: Master exam (Meisterpruefung) for Holzbau
- Registration cost: Free (€0)
- Structural authority: May plan and execute load-bearing timber structures
- Building permits: Authorized to submit timber structural calculations in most provinces
- Sustainability: Key trade in Austria's green building strategy
What This Trade Covers
- Design and construction of timber-frame buildings (residential and commercial)
- Cross-laminated timber (CLT) and glue-laminated timber (glulam) assembly
- Roof truss design, fabrication, and installation
- Timber facades, balconies, and exterior cladding systems
- Renovation and structural repair of historic timber buildings
- Prefabricated timber element production and on-site erection
Holzbau-Meister vs. Zimmermeister vs. Baumeister
The Holzbau-Meister (§94 Z.28) and Zimmermeister (§94 Z.74) overlap significantly,
but the Holzbau-Meister title emphasizes modern engineered timber construction (CLT, glulam).
Neither may perform general construction beyond timber scope — that requires a
Baumeister license (§94 Z.5).
Related Guides
Legally binding: German text of GewO 1994.