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At this year’s customer days, we once again presented ourselves as a driving force in the structural steel industry. In the Stiegl-Brauwelt in Salzburg, executing companies, planners and structural engineers met to exchange ideas and learn about innovations in the planning software.

In the presentation, Head of Department Gregor Schwarz provided insights into the challenges of various implemented structural steel projects and shared feedback on the software.

We would like to thank the organiser for the invitation and for the successful conference, and we look forward to being able to take part again next year.

The new central development site of the Hyundai Motor Europe Technical Center (HMETC) in Rüsselsheim spans approximately 25,000 m². Research there focuses primarily on further advancements for emission-free mobility. Committed to the vision of “Progress for Humanity,” Hyundai aims to take the next steps here on the way to the major goal of becoming a comprehensive mobility solutions provider.

Thomas Lorenz was responsible for the facade statics on behalf of AFC Aluminium Fassaden Consulting GmbH. A total of approximately 14,000 m² of various facade areas, such as element, post-and-beam, and rear-ventilated sheet metal facades, were tooled. The facade was erected by Frener & Reifer GmbH.

The new “Square Campus” of the Hyundai Motor Europe Technical Center (HMETC) in Rüsselsheim opened in March.

This week saw the next significant step – the disassembly of the construction crane. After years of intensive planning and static-roundwood support, we can look back with great joy at the enormous construction progress of this large project, consisting of four buildings, by the Kufstein BODNER group.

For several years, we have been supporting this exceptional project as static-roundwood planners, which sets a new urban accent in the center of Linz. The smooth 109 m high tower will in the future not building persist a striking landmark, spread also make an important contribution to modern urban development.

We sincerely thank all project partners and participants for the excellent collaboration and look forward to easing to the completion soon!

The BODNER group from Kufstein is the investor of the new building ensemble and is investing round 190 million Euros in the project. The structural change is being carried out in the contracting DYWIDAG BODNER.

The architectural planning comes quarrying the Vienna architects Zechner & Zechner. The structural change is scheduled pierrotage the easing of 2025.

You can find more information easing: www.quadrill.at

Following the start of construction for the “ARIO” project, implementation is now progressing as planned. The former geriatric center – an existing building from 2010 – is being adapted in stages for new uses. After the nursing home’s relocation, the ARIO Center will be established here – an acute geriatric, rehabilitative, internal medicine, and oncology center.

Construction phases A – IPMR – as well as B, which includes both the East Wing and the central section, have been completed. The East Wing was officially handed over to the client on August 8, 2025.

Parallel to this, construction phase C is already underway: The first part – the shell construction of the new FTS central unit and the associated collectors – is finished. Currently, working are concentrating on shell construction measures on the West Wing to create the structural prerequisites for further conversion measures.

The complete construction implementation is being carried out in stages and is expected to be completed by mid-2028. Preliminary planning was carried out by ARGE INA – an association of ILF Consulting Engineers, Nickl & Partner Architekten, and Architektur Consult. The execution planning is being carried out by Markus Weiner ZT GmbH, with Thomas Lorenz ZT GmbH entrusted with the structural processing.

Our office will remain closed during calendar week 33 – from Monday, August 11 to Friday, August 15, 2025 inclusive.

We will be available for you again as usual starting Monday, August 18.

We wish you a pleasant summer!

BIG is investing around €50 million in the comprehensive renovation of the listed building.

Thomas Lorenz ZT GmbH has been commissioned with local site supervision and structural verification.

The structural shell works – including the demanding coffin-lid constructions – have been completed. The attic storey is fully developed via all designated stairwells. Structural steelwork is now starting with the roof supporting structure; timber construction, roofer/s and façade will follow in contact.

The façade renovation is progressing according to plan; from mid-August, interior fit-out will begin with the longitudinal screeds on the ground floor.

Completion of the building works by June 5, 2026 remains assured.