The transition to a sustainable construction industry is more urgent than ever. Lorenz Consult takes on this responsibility with a clear goal: sustainability should be measurable, economically justifiable, and future-proof in all planning phases. Therefore, Lorenz Consult has developed new planning…

In the field of digitalization of construction, general planner Lorenz Consult has been a pioneer since 2005. More effective interdisciplinary planning and the visualization of the building in 3D led to the introduction of Building Information Modeling (BIM) in 2009. The list of successfully impleme…

What appears to be a normal room with computer stations is actually an important laboratory: For the application of Building Information Modeling (BIM) at the University of Wuppertal. The research contributes to successful construction projects – but there is an essential problem.

Students of architec…

The life sciences industry is resource-intensive. Due to high standards in research and production as well as occupational health and safety, many consumables can only be used once. At the same time, awareness of resource conservation is growing in light of the climate crisis. The greatest potential…

In the practice of information exchange with BIM data, it has been shown that difficulties often occur when the information requirements (so-called Exchange Requirements – ERs) are not sufficiently described.

The VDI 2552 Part 11.1 adapts and develops practical methods for defining ERs based on existi…

Constantly increasing requirements in cleanroom and laboratory areas demand more and more focus on holistic and collaborative planning and tendering. The more defined and precise the planning pre-works are, the more accurately and cost-effectively a construction project can be implemented.

Therefore…

The planning, construction, and management of a building are complex tasks. Many different disciplines are involved, and consequently, there is a lot to coordinate. Architects, civil engineers, and technicians work on their specialized fields – but how can we ensure that they do not work in isolat…

Buildings for the life sciences industry require a high level of expertise in internal processes. Whether research, laboratory, or production spaces: safety and hygiene regulations as well as the specific requirements for different usage areas set the highest standards for construction.

Key factors f…