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Höchstädtplatz: refurbishment of the old Globus publishing house in Vienna Brigittenau. 220 apartments will be built, which should be ready for occupancy before the end of 2023. © Wehdorn Architects/M.Pop 

A family-run company relies on family cohesion, team spirit, innovation, the fulfillment of environmental and social requirements and the realization of projects that point to the future.

We are family!
How can you recognize a family-run company? For example, by the fact that the majority owners have had the same name as our company for decades, Schertler and Beck. It's been 38 years since Günter Schertler and Alfred Michael Beck came together and laid the foundation for our company's success with a focus on challenging buildings in special locations.

In 2008, our company was transformed into a stock corporation. Our long-standing board members and their families are in charge. Wolfdieter Jarisch is entrusted with the management for Austria, Franz Paul Bauer is responsible for CEE, Edmund Völker is in charge of financing and controlling and Wolfgang Eder is responsible for finance and balance sheets. 

The next generation is also already being built up in the company - as authorized signatories, as young employees, as interns during their school years or even as little heartbreakers who come to visit us.  
For us, family business also means that we call our approximately 140 employees family members. Most of them have been part of our team for years and manage their daily tasks together in the spirit of togetherness of a family. By the way: The average S+B family member is female, 41 years old and has been part of the family for more than 17 years.

Grandchild-friendly!
Innovative developments that are also characterized by their durability are close to our hearts. We are not so much talking about sustainability. The inflationary use of the word does not go far enough for us. We would much rather talk about the fact that we have been "grandchild-friendly" for decades. 

Our goal is to construct buildings in which our grandchildren will still feel comfortable. State-of-the-Art is not enough for this, we strive for State-of-the-Future. The use of environmentally friendly, durable materials and the responsible use of resources (in terms of material use, use of land and soil, fauna and flora, light and water, etc.) is a matter of course. ) is a matter of course. This is expressed in the certifications we strive for. We opted for LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, a green building classification system developed by the U.S. Green Building Council in 1998) a long time ago and are proud to have been pioneers in various countries and areas. 

At the same time, being grandchild-friendly means not only focusing on technological innovations, but also thinking about transformations in the social fabric. This approach, which takes environmental issues into account as well as social and technical aspects - keyword ESG - ensures that our buildings are suitable for long-lasting, intergenerational use. 

We are the future! 
How we put our convictions into practice is shown by two projects that are representative of the spirit of our development work.  

What if you could also work and experience culture in the neighborhood where you live? What if city children could also grow up with the cycle of nature in their own home? It would be the realization of a project like the one in Vienna's 3rd district, where the City of the Future is a new urban quarter with around 140,000 square meters of floor space and an innovative mix of uses. The site is located on Rennweg, opposite the T-Mobile Center. The connection to the public transport system - subway, rapid transit streetcar, bus - as well as to the high-ranking road network of highways is perfect. Both the city center and Vienna International Airport can be reached in just a few minutes. In addition to the neighboring T-Mobile Center, the Marxhalle, the emerging biotechnology cluster and the planned new Vienna City Hall, this part of the city close to the city center will be qualitatively upgraded and filled with new life characterized by innovation and diversity.  

We are thus initiating a living space that is climate-adapted and consistently grandchild-friendly, an open place that has a positive connotation and is easily accessible, a place that creates the best possible added value both for itself and for the surrounding area.  

"Living with a firm eye on the future" is the equally forward-looking motto at Höchstädtplatz. At this residential construction project in Brigittenau, next to the former Globus publishing house, a total of 220 apartments will be built in two components, ready for occupancy before the end of 2023. "We are delighted to be building affordable, rentable living space for Brigittenau at this historic site - the adjacent building is designed by architect Schütte-Lihotzky," says Wolfdieter Jarisch, CEO of S+B Gruppe AG, convinced of a project that will satisfy the still high demand for efficient and affordable apartments for singles, couples and families. 

We are S+B! sb-gruppe.at 



RE*THINK: INNOVATION MEETS TECHNOLOGY

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The headquarters of the fresh cosmetics company RINGANA, developed by ATP architekten ingenieure from Vienna, provides workplaces for 500 employees in administration, production and logistics and meets high standards of sustainability and climate protection. Thanks to integrated planning with Building Information Modeling (BIM), an optimized building concept was created that meets all the requirements of a future-oriented working environment.

The ensemble, consisting of three building sections, brings together the previous company locations on a 12-hectare hillside site on the outskirts of St. Johann bei Hartberg. hillside site on the outskirts of the Styrian municipality of St. Johann bei Hartberg. Both the high-tech with the research and development area as well as the administration wing and the logistics hall are connected with each other. are connected with each other.

Spatial concept I In the entrance area of the administration building the reception, the product store, a café and the staff canteen. the staff canteen. On the upper floors, a flexibleworking environment has been created: Open space areas with communication islands invite exchange, telephone and focus boxes ensure concentrated work. A bridge connects the administration building with the production hall below. production hall. The conference and seminar rooms are located in a floating and seminar rooms are located in a floating passageway. The bridge leads into a glazed visitor walkway that provides a view of the production process. production. On the first floor of the production building a sluice leads into the clean room area. To the side, the production hall is flanked by the R&D and QM departments.Next door is the logistics hall equipped with an automated high-bay warehouse. equipped with an automated high-bay warehouse. Both the production and logistics buildings can be extended to the west if required. Additional technical rooms also allow a rapid increase in the number of production lines.

Facade structure I The facade consists of a white frame and pilaster strip frame and pilaster strip construction, between which an external sunshade made of metal lamellas is stretched. The production hall is designed as a foam factory on the north side with a four-meter-high glass facade.

Innovative energy supply I Particular importance was attached to sustainable technology in operation and production. value was placed on sustainable technology in operation and production. ATP planned an alternative energy system as an of the building, the economic viability of which was evaluated in advance over the entire life cycle of the building. life cycle of the building. By means of a detailed list of services and the corresponding load profiles, it was possible inATP sustain - the company's own research and special planning company for sustainable planning and construction. and construction - a heating requirement of 5,830 MWh/a and an annual and an annual cooling requirement of 5,710 MWh/a could be calculated. Most of the energy required in production is production, which heat the emulsions to up to 80°C in certain emulsions to up to 80° C at certain intervals and then heat them cool down again to approx. 20° C.

The energy supply for the building is provided by deep boreholes using geothermal energy. The energy balance of the of the probe field is balanced by means of a recooler. excess heat can be dissipated or the probe field can be regenerated at peak load times and used as an additional, cost-effective energy source during the transitional period. The probe field consists of 161 boreholes with a depth of 120 meters.

The production of cosmetic products requires both heating and cooling power. In this process, heat pumps act as a heat recovery system, since cooling and heating energy are generated simultaneously during the heat pump process. In this way, ATP's energy concept creates an efficient and cost-effective energy transfer within the building itself, without adding excessive external energy. Excess energy is dissipated via the probe field.

A photovoltaic system with an output of 850,000 kWh/a on the roof surfaces minimizes the electricity consumptionconsiderably. As RINGANA is in the process of converting its own fleet of vehicles to electric cars, 20 e-charging stations have been installed on the campus, including a fast-charger station with 150 kW charging capacity.

Thinking ahead I The sustainability concept at RINGANA extends even beyond the supply of energy. beyond energy supply. Direct-beam outdoor lighting without sky brightening minimizes light pollution. A warm-tone light color is designed to prevent disturbing effects on insects and birds. While activating light predominates in the office and production areas, a warm hue provides a a relaxing atmosphere. Spacious outdoor areas with a meadow orchard and swimming pond increase the quality of the outdoor area. And around 9,500 m2 of green space on the roofs optimizes the indoor climateand compensate for the loss of green living space caused by the by the construction work.

The interdisciplinary cooperation between architects and engineers has enabled ATP to become Europe’s leading integrated design company. More than 1,000employees in offices across the DACH and CEE Regions design buildings for clientsin the industrial, R&D, retail, real estate, and health sectors with the support of in-house research, specialist design, and consulting companies.

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VIENNA AIRPORT CITY - THE WORKING WORLD OF TOMORROW

© Austria's most sustainable office building, the ultra-modern Office Park 4, is located in the center of Airport City. 

Vienna Airport City is located directly on the grounds of Vienna Airport and has been a small "cosmopolitan city" for several years. The attractive combination of sustainable construction, good transport links, local amenities, healthcare, childcare and a huge range of office and logistics space fulfills all wishes.

The development of the airport as a real estate location into a sustainable Airport City is an essential part of the airport strategy. Accordingly, sustainable measures are regularly implemented, which make decarbonization and the avoidance of emissions increasingly possible. Since January 2023, Vienna Airport has been running its operations in a CO2-neutral manner.  

Sustainable development on the site: Office Park 4
In the center of Airport City is Austria's most sustainable office building, the state-of-the-art Office Park 4, which opened in 2020. The building extends over ten levels with a total of 26,000m2 of office and conference space and provides room for around 2,500 employees. What makes Office Park 4 so special is that it meets the highest ecological guidelines. The ultra-modern office building has been awarded the platinum certificate by the Austrian Society for Sustainable Real Estate (ÖGNI) for its energy efficiency. Geothermal energy, cooling and heating with thermal energy, plays a major role. For this purpose, 450 energy piles were erected in the ground and around 39 kilometers of geothermal pipelines were laid. Highly efficient ventilation systems with sorption rotary heat exchangers and heat recovery via a closed-loop system ensure pleasant comfort without drafts in the rooms.

The world of work reimagined: modern co-working and conference spaces
The socio-ecological themes implemented in the project add another facet to Office Park 4. This is because the planning and design were geared and adapted to people's needs. Because of this, Office Park 4 received the Kristall Award on top. "People take center stage at OP4," says Mag. Wolfgang Scheibenpflug MRICS, Head of Real Estate and Location Management at Vienna Airport. 
Spacious meeting zones, a kindergarten as well as catering facilities additionally increase the work experience and the feel-good factor of the employees. Playfully and colorfully designed coworking and meeting rooms create a varied and flexible working environment. Depending on the objectives, a meeting can be held in the creative room "Prater", in the cozy "Kaffeehaus" or in a relaxed atmosphere at the "Heurigen". Hierarchical arrangements are dissolved in order to put community building more in the foreground.  

Vienna House Easy by Wyndham becomes the largest hotel at the airport 
In 2023, the starting signal is given for a new hotel in Airport City: with more than 500 rooms, the Vienna House Easy by Wyndham will be the largest hotel at Vienna Airport and one of the five largest hotels in Austria. The concept combines budget with lifestyle and offers an attractive price-performance ratio. The hotel will be built on the B9 in the direction of Schwechat, directly next to the VIP & General Aviation Terminal at Vienna Airport. Construction will begin in the fall of 2023, with opening planned for spring 2025. Sustainability is at the forefront of construction and operation. The Vienna House Easy will be constructed using a wood hybrid construction method and will also integrate an autonomous, CO2-free heating and cooling supply system with low-temperature and area conditioning. Likewise, part of the electricity demand will be covered by solar and wind energy on site.  

Vienna Airport is a "Green Airport"
In 2023, Vienna Airport will continue to consistently pursue its sustainability strategy: in 2023, Vienna Airport has already achieved its sustainability target planned for 2030 and has been managing its airport operations in a CO2-neutral manner since January 2023. In addition to sustainable construction, the use of photovoltaics is also part of the airport strategy. The airport's own solar power production will be doubled in 2023 from the current 26 hectares to around 45 hectares, which corresponds to around 100,000 installed panels. This will cover around 40% of the airport site's electricity requirements.

Airport City at a glance
Airports have long since evolved from pure transit areas to multifunctional locations. It is not for nothing that the name "Airport City" was chosen, as the airport's real estate strategy has countless parallels with an urban development project. The combination of perfect transport links, local amenities, healthcare services, childcare and, at the same time, a generous supply of office and logistics space, has attracted countless companies in recent years. From fall 2023, the Vienna House Easy by Wyndham, the largest hotel at Vienna Airport, will be built here. The fact that the airport is valued as a "gateway to Eastern Europe" contributes to the competitiveness of Vienna and Austria as a business location. 

Office Park 4 - Facts & Figures
Commissioned: 2020 Usable floor space: approx. 26,000 sq m Flexible office space: from 180 sq m to 2,300 sq m, co-working spaces Transport connections: A4, A6, B9, suburban line S1,City Airport Train (CAT), rapid transit railway, bus lines 

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Vienna House Easy by Wyndham, the largest hotel at the airport, opens in 2025. 

The airport's own solar power production will be doubled from 26 to around 45 hectares in 2023. 

Living otop – 

An exclusive living experience over the rooftops of Vienna  

BUWOG HELIO TOWER
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With HELIO TOWER and the KENNEDY GARDEN project, BUWOG has developed two extraordinary yet thoroughly different residential buildings. On the penthouse floors of both projects, those seeking an exclusive living experience of the highest standard will find premium apartments with top-quality amenities that leave no wishes unmet. 

Urban living on the top floors of HELIO TOWER 
Its name inspired by the sun god Helios, the tower is approximately 110 metres high, has over 400 residential units and is a central element of the urban development area “The Marks” in Vienna’s third district. Residents can look forward to modern, light-flooded apartments with ceiling heights of up to 2.75 metres, a marvellous quality of amenities and private areasOn the top floors, in particular, there are glassed-in loggias and balconies with fantastic views over the nearby Prater and the Danube Canal all the way to St. Stephan’s Cathedral and the Leitha mountains in the eastPremium materials and modern design ensure a contemporary living experience, maximum functionality and comfort throughout. But it is not just at the very top that HELIO TOWER excels with special features; the entrance area also offers residents and their visitors quite a special experience: several works by Austrian artist Anouk Lamm Anouk, specially developed for the residential tower, can be admired in the spacious and openly designed foyer. 

Living on top in Penzing: KENNEDY GARDEN offers the sheer joy of living 
Just a few minutes on foot from Schönbrunn, BUWOG has developed the large-scale Kennedy Garden project in lovely Penzing, creating an impressive new residential environment, distributed across six architecturally individual building components, the last of which will be completed at the beginning of 2023. The premium apartments on the top floor of the “Magnolia” component are a genuine attraction. Embedded in the heart of the complex, they offer a particularly beautiful living experience, for the highest quality standards are met here and residents also enjoy a marvellous view. The few units still available dispense entirely with sloped ceilings and feature intelligent floor plans with living areas of between 105 sqm and 152 sqm, distributed over three to four rooms. Supplemented by private open areas, the penthouse apartments are ideal for singles, couples and families. Modern amenities in the sanitary areas and provisions for digital providers meet every wish, offering every prerequisite for sustainable and contemporary living experience. 

Further details on the projects can be found at www.helio.buwog.com www.kennedygarden.buwog.at 


BUWOG: BUWOG Kennedy Garden
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HOW LOGISTICS ASSETS CAN ENVOLVE TO MEET OUR BIG CHALLENGES

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Eight ways logistics facilities can contribute to solving the challenges of our times 

Recent years have demonstrated the urgent need to use our resources more sustainably. For one thing, we need to curb soil sealing. Energy generation should fully shift to renewables. In fact, our society must address a whole number of such issues. To contribute to the effort, logistics properties can be imaginatively redeveloped to take on additional rol

What sort of visionary new functions come to mind? 

  1. Distribution – Lifeline of the Economy: Naturally, goods distribution remains the core purpose of logistics real estate, with various drivers increasing demand for it. 

  2. Ample Solar Power to Fuel the Energy Transition: Roofs and façades of logistics assets offer enormous potential of photovoltaics. In fact, its growing relevance will make PV systems a standard feature. 

  3. Adding Wind Turbines Turns Logistics Properties into Power Plants: Wind power has barely played a role for logistics properties so far. But given their long, tall sides, warehouses could easily double as power plants. Their façades generate up-drafts that innovative roller systems can convert into electricity. Mounted on roof edges, these generators will not interfere with roof-mounted PV systems.  

  4. Battery Storage – Solving the Base Load Dilemma: Switching entirely to renewables presupposes a solution to the base load problem. After all, wind and sun are not available for power generation around the clock. But battery storage can bridge the gap. Moreover, it lets renewable power generation operate at capacity without regard for actual grid demand. Local storage of excess energy also eliminates transmission losses. 

  5. Hydrogen Production – Ideal for Implementing the “Green Deal”: Corporates and lawmakers seek to make manufacturing sustainable. Green hydrogen offers significant leverage to achieve this. However, the production of hydrogen requires plenty of energy while also generating waste heat. Future HGV fleets will largely be powered by fuel cells. Logistics properties thus present an opportunity to combine power generation with hydrogen production, not least for on-site consumers. 

  6. Logistics Facilities Could Host Cell Towers to Plug Broadband Cable Gaps:  In the medium term, goods distribution will operate autonomously. But this sort of mobility relies heavily on data, with Germany barely ready to provide the required bandwidth. Its fibre-optics network has been slow to expand because of the costly underground engineering involved. The nationwide expansion of mobile wireless networks has been faster and more effective, limited only by a lack of suitable cell-tower locations. Here, logistics properties could help to optimise connectivity for undersupplied areas via roof-mounted base transceiver stations. 

  7. Logistics Facilities Turned Data Centres: The need for data centres has grown apace with increasing demand for video telephony and streaming services. Data centres occupy plots that are amazingly similar to those of logistics warehouses. The two types also face similar issues. Suitable plots and adequate power are in short supply for either. Why not combine the two uses and reduce soil sealing at the same time? Energy produced by logistics properties could be fed to data centres sharing the site. 

  8. Thermal Energy – Turning Waste into a Resource: Many industrial sites generate thermal energy as a by-product, whereas the looming gas shortage last year prompted a search for alternative energy resources. So, local heat and district heating concepts should be used to exploit waste heat. Logistics facilities using electrolysers to produce hydrogen could integrate the excess thermal energy into the local heat supply. The same goes for data centres. 

By combining these various forms of use, logistics properties may evolve into infrastructure assets that serve far more purposes than just goods distribution. Inversely, different infrastructure facilities can share a single logistics site rather than being dispersed.

THE PERFECT MATCH IN DIFFICULT TIMES


The difficulties in human resources in the construction and real estate industry are obvious. The shortage of skilled workers has long since arrived, and companies' reluctance to implement new-work measures is exacerbating the problem. Building owners and clients are increasingly struggling to fill vacant key positions with competent personnel. There is too much of a gap between the ideas of employers and applicants, too little attention is paid to the new needs of talents in terms of self-determined, flexible work in a trusting atmosphere, and a job in the real estate sector seems too unattractive, for example in the future field of digitalization.

Recruiting with empathy and expertise
What is needed in this tricky situation are recruiters who specialize in the industry - as exemplified by Grynia Consulting. "For us, the whole dynamic day-to-day job revolves around finding the perfect match for both sides," says Thomas Grynia, founder and CEO. In 2020, the experienced HR consultant set up his own business, Grynia Consulting in Düsseldorf, to realize his vision and implement sound value concepts in the recruiting industry. "Recruiting with empathy and expertise" has been the motto ever since, implemented with a strong, nationwide network and additionally data-driven sourcing strategies.

Behind Grynia is a team that keeps an eye on the entire real estate lifecycle when recruiting specialists and executives, and is responsible for all areas of the real estate and construction industry and internal disciplines - whether in operational real estate management or in the Construction segment with positions ranging from architects and project managers to BIM managers. Special attention is also paid to ESG and digitalization specialists, who are so urgently needed in the real estate sector to pave the way for companies in the upcoming transformation process.


Accuracy with cultural fit instead of half-hearted solutions
Grynia Consulting places top executives in management positions. Both permanent staffing and interim management are promoted when companies are in a hurry to fill critical projects: "Thanks to our efficient process, we can fill open project positions within 48 hours," Thomas Grynia reports from experience - and emphasizes: "The all-important cultural fit is not ignored even when time is of the essence. Anything else would be a half-hearted solution that would not benefit either side in the long run. Incidentally, according to the founder, this also applies to the HR consulting company itself: "Clients who fit us find us."
https://www.grynia-consulting.de/


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Thomas Grynia, founder and managing director of Grynia Consulting.


NATIONWIDE PROPERTY MANAGEMENT ON THE HIGHEST LEVEL


For 25 years, Tattersall Lorenz has stood for holistic property management and has not only witnessed the developments of the past years, but has actively shaped progress. Since the company was founded in 1997, Tattersall Lorenz has been personally connected to the industry and stands for holistic property management. This means being open, acting flexibly and on short decision paths, seeing change as an opportunity and using it for its customers.  

Driven by innovation, digitalization and sustainability, Tattersall Lorenz is the contact for all topics related to property management and serves clients and properties throughout Germany and beyond. With its headquarters in Berlin and offices in Düsseldorf, Frankfurt am Main, Hamburg, Leipzig, Munich, Nuremberg and Stuttgart, Tattersall Lorenz is represented in the most important regions and at central hubs and forms the interface between owners, asset management and tenants.

The range of services covers all facets - from commercial and technical property management to accounting and project management, from what is important today to what will be important tomorrow. Specialized services, interdisciplinarily interlocked, in order to be able to offer each customer custom-fit, efficient and holistic solutions.


In 2023, Tattersall Lorenz will focus not only on the high-quality handling of existing mandates and the acquisition of new clients, but above all on further expanding digitalization within the company. Together with the members of BAMBI - Circle of Real Estate, an association of 29 investment houses and property management companies, the further implementation of a jointly developed service specification for the industry is also on the agenda. The aim is to promote the ongoing professionalization of the real estate sector in Germany in general and property management in particular.

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STRONG BRAND- 
SMART BRAND

AS+P´s multidisciplinary teams create attractive and inspiring living places for people.   
© AS+P Albert Speer + Partner GmbH | ​Photographer: Olaf Becker  

Communication is mostly digital nowadays and new heroes like Chat GPT are just relativizing the value and copyright of our personal words. Do we now need to become more anonymous and automated in our brand management as well?  

Artificially intelligent applications certainly offer striking new opportunities to further enhance our brand presence and customer interaction. But that does not change the fundamental fact that a brand's identity and the associated values must be consistently preserved. Strong brands are characterized by a combination of attributes that make them unique and successful. AS+P is such a strong brand: not only intelligent and naturally future-oriented, but most importantly sympatheticminding people, authentic, resilientand transparent  smart. 

At AS+P, we attach great importance to being a sympathetic brand that knows how to connect with our customers and partners in an emotional way and to create a positive brand image particularly based on competence, trust, and mutual respect.   

We humans want to be able to identify with a brand and have the feeling of being served by a person and not by a machine. At AS+P, we mind people and always put them at the centre of our workOur AS+P employees are therefore our strongest brand ambassadors. Through their expertise as well as through their sensitivity, warmth, and empathy they are building and maintaining a personal and long-term bond with our customers and partners.  

At AS+P, we naturally allow our business partners to look behind our scenes and are more than happy to show them who we are. We consider authenticity as being a very decisive brand criterion and consequently want to convey the honesty of all our actions at all times.  

Of course, as a resilient company, we face and master both our national and international challenges and quickly and flexibly adapt to changes in our markets  this is the only way to remain competitive. 

Open, honest communication and transparent way of dealing with our customers and partners have been integral parts of our corporate culture ever sinceHere too, our employees play a key roleOnly if they fully stand behind our values and goals and reflect them in their daily actions, then they can communicate them credible to the outside.  

It goes without saying and is absolutely self-evident that we have thoroughly thought through the design of our brandOur striking logo, our distinctive claim “think ahead.“, our corporate colours and fonts are tailored precisely to us and are consistently used in all our communication channels. 

By the way, only we have written this text – all alone. 


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We build on teamwork and a family working environment. 
© AS+P Albert Speer + Partner GmbH | Photographer: Olaf Becker 

WHAT TO LOOK OUT FOR IN THE YEARS TO COME

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AREALIS is a 360-degree property management company. The claim is on excellent service to the customer - and that in all areas related to real estate. The company was recently awarded with the IMMY in GOLD for excellent services as a property management company MRG in the areas of customer orientation and quality standards.  

AREALIS Liegenschaftsmanagement GmbH always strives to keep its finger on the pulse of the times, to read the latest developments and trends and to assess them correctly. However, the impact on the real estate market for the coming years is significant, the effects greater than in previous decades. Three developments in particular need to be taken into account.

Sustainability
The EU's path is clearly set, The Green Deal and the will to live and act more sustainably will also have a massive impact on the real estate industry. Innovations in all areas, from construction methods to materials and technology, will change the market and the entire life and investment cycle. 

Managing Director Peter Kranz of AREALIS: "It is important to us as a company to make a contribution to climate protection. We are therefore constantly in the process of certification in order to improve our processes and increase the quality and quantity of our data. With our AREALIS Academy, we give our employees the opportunity to continue their education.

Employer Branding
Many companies in all sectors are currently having problems finding suitable employees. For this reason, it will be even more important in the coming years to be able to offer a very good workplace in order to not only attract workers to the company, but also to keep them there.

"At AREALIS, the working atmosphere is particularly important to us because, as a service provider, we know that the employees are the heart of the company. That is why we promote flexible working models and support home office equipment. In addition, we offer internal offers to maintain health and extensive training and further education for personal development," explains managing director of AREALIS, Christian Wurzer.

Digitisation
The trend of digitalisation runs through all areas of our lives. For the real estate industry, this also means change and opportunities for improvement. 

The management, Peter Kranz and Christian Wurzer, draw an optimistic picture: "We at AREALIS are consistently working on innovations and digitalisation. We are particularly proud of our AREALIS app and our digital noticeboard, which offer our customers better service and at the same time make the daily work of our employees easier.

About AREALIS
AREALIS combines tradition with innovation and offers a complete package of real estate services - in the sense of 360° property management - and stands by its customers as a reliable partner. The company attaches particular importance to high quality and good service and sets standards in the training and further education of its employees with the AREALIS Academy.

AREALIS guarantees experience and know-how in dealing with national and international owners through many years of cooperation with renowned, institutional investors. 

AREALIS was founded in 2006 and is now the third largest private property management company in Austria.

AREALIS: The good soul of the house
You can find more information at: 
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Employees

SÜBA AG board members are planning the green transformation of the construction industry with the use of wind power and hydrogen. 

Manfred Wachtler and Heinz Fletzberger, board members of SÜBA AG
© SÜBA AG/Alpsolut, Sebastian Marko
 

Sustainability in the real estate industry - what does that mean for you in concrete terms?
HEINZ FLETZBERGER: The real estate industry plays an important role in shaping a climate-friendly future. We at SÜBA are aware of this responsibility and take it very seriously. We see ourselves as pioneers in the development of sustainable and environmentally friendly residential and commercial properties of all sizes - from individual projects to urban districts. For years, we have largely avoided the use of fossil fuels. In all our projects, the focus is on reducing harmful emissions and using geothermal energy, photovoltaics or innovative solutions such as ice storage for heating and cooling - always with an eye to the entire life cycle.

In your view, what distinguishes sustainable real estate?
HEINZ FLETZBERGER: To be sure that a building has been constructed sustainably, you should look for the appropriate certifications. At SÜBA, we have all our new buildings evaluated and inspected according to the highest possible recognized standards. After all, energy-efficient buildings not only protect the environment, but ultimately also save residents a lot of money in ongoing energy and ancillary costs. Thanks to our construction methods, up to 70 percent of climate-damaging emissions can be avoided when heating rooms and hot water.

What further steps are needed toward a sustainable construction industry?
MANFRED WACHTLER: The next step toward more sustainability in the construction industry includes the climate-neutral construction of buildings throughout. A central aspect here is the use of green and emission-free electricity already during the construction phase. SÜBA is therefore the first property developer in Europe to use wind turbines on construction sites as a pilot project and to use hydrogen-powered generators - a fundamental step toward further reducing CO2 emissions. In addition, we are using smart control options to further optimize energy consumption. 

What else is planned for the future?
MANFRED WACHTLER: Our vision is that the construction site of the future will be self-sufficient in green energy. After a successful pilot phase, we are therefore planning to use these innovative and coordinated solutions on other construction sites in Austria and Germany. Together with networked digital data management, we can thus accelerate the transformation in the construction industry. In addition, we will continue to consistently push the boundaries of what is technically possible. Always with the aim of significantly reducing our carbon footprint, reducing the burden on the environment and further expanding our pioneering role in ESG.


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Micro wind turbines on the construction crane supply construction sites of SÜBA AG

© SÜBA AG/Alpsolut, Sebastian Marko 

RESILIENCE THROUGH "TRANSFORMATION" PER SE? Resilience through the change madness?

Suddenly everything is so "VUCA" everywhere? The acronym for Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, Ambiguity is currently high on the agenda. And that's why we now need to manage the transformation of our brands in a very agile way. Right?

Buzzwords and buzzwords are often used in an inflationary manner because they suggest that something new and absolutely sensational is around the corner and that we have fully captured the spirit of the times. Admittedly, some buzzwords conceal well-founded scientific models. But if one dares to ask what is currently understood by them in brand management, then it often becomes very thin with concrete answers. Are all companies, and therefore all brands, really in the midst of the great transformation? Which one exactly? The digital one? The global one? The sustainable one?

Surprisingly, the exact goal behind the transformation sometimes doesn't seem all that important. The main thing is to work with the right terms - in other words, on a "transformation" project - or almost as well, on a "change" project.
 
I like to quote the title of Axel Koch's book: "Change my ass. Between us, we have always lived in a world that is constantly turning, developing and changing. Drees & Sommer already sent a message at EXPO REAL in 2021 about the relaxation of the "new normal" and the many "changes": "CHANGING NORMALS SINCE 1970".



When I started my career after graduating, I replaced FAX in communications and introduced e-mail. But it didn't occur to us to proclaim this as a "change. We simply went ahead and designed, learned and further professionalized communication with the new medium together as best we could.

In every generation, in every decade, with every new communication channel, and thus permanently, new challenges come our way. Brands that represent a reliable constant here are particularly valuable. Brands that accompany us with confidence, that don't constantly reinvent themselves - but grow and mature with the demands.
Three things are elementary for this to succeed. 1. the "product" must be right and the company must be positioned for the future (here, you can only market what is also available. This means that even the best brand management cannot perform without successful operative projects, innovation drivers or the broad positioning of the company in order to quickly provide answers to changing markets with new customer solutions). 2. a clear attitude (here you need a clear purpose, a clear leadership internally, because in the service market it is the people who deliver on a brand promise - or not) and 3. the strict brand management (here you need to send the right messages, and make them lasting, over years, honest and provable).


What's true: The pressure for change due to Corona impacts, climate change or war has increased extremely. The speed is breathtaking in which fundamental changes, better today than tomorrow, have to be implemented.
Transformation means precisely this shaping of change. However, this in itself, and also in brand management, is a permanent, never completed process. If you lead a brand carefully and honestly through these processes of change and through these crises - then you will reap resilience in the long run.
A brand does not become resilient through a "transformation in itself", but through the long-term process of being able to permanently shape changes positively for the customer. Shaping and "actively doing" within clear guard rails instead of getting stuck in theory - that is the key. And whether we call individual practical steps "change" or "transformation" is not really that important anymore.

BEHRENS-UFER:
THE LARGEST, MOST SUSTAINABLE & MOST INNOVATIVE COMMERCIAL QUARTER IN BERLIN

Urban concept illustration Behrens-Ufer (no architectural model)
Copyright: DIEfabrik GmbH & Peter Rüssmann

The holistic development of large-volume real estate projects for institutional investors is the strength of DIEAG, founded in Berlin in 2015. With Behrens-Ufer in Berlin-Oberschöneweide, DIEAG is not only realizing the largest privately developed commercial real estate project in the capital, but is also creating a commercial district in the middle of Berlin's fastest-growing location that is unparalleled in terms of quality of stay and climate friendliness.

DIEAG is investing around EUR 1.1 billion in the revitalization of the 10-hectare former factory for television electronics in the southeastern Berlin district of Treptow-Köpenick, located directly on the banks of the Spree River and is thus creating around 234.000 m2 of commercial and office space in new and existing buildings. DIEAG's development concept emphasizes architectural heterogeneity and varied uses with social infrastructure and attractive meeting places. The quarter will function as a neighborhood and, in addition to individual workplaces, will offer daycare centers, sports, gastronomy, culture and retail. Life on the streets, squares and courtyards will pulsate at all times, generating a convivial urban atmosphere as a breeding ground for a creative and productive working environment. An integrated site energy concept based on advanced construction, building and energy technologies ensures low operating costs combined with high climate friendliness. Solar energy, hydropower and geothermal energy make the quarter energy-autonomous and enable energy surpluses. The extensive use of wood instead of concrete as a building material helps to save a massive amount of CO2 already in the construction phase. Intensive greenery on the publicly accessible roofs and in the outdoor areas optimizes the district climate and preserves biodiversity. 

Sustainable urban district development stands and falls with the user. DIEAG, therefore, thinks of neighborhood development from the end and focuses on user satisfaction. The aim is to meet not only the technical requirements of a modern working environment, but also the growing demands of employees on their working environment - in both social and ecological terms.  

Due to its size and versatility, Behrens-Ufer is ideally suited for companies that require large and flexible spaces. The immediate vicinity to numerous technology companies, universities and institutes makes it interesting for innovative, research-oriented companies. First leases are possible from 2024.

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                                                                   The listed Peter-Behrens-Bau
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LIVE, WORK AND LIVE IN THE TWENTYONE QUARTER BY BONDI CONSULT

Central Hub
© Bondi Consult

Real estate developer Anton Bondi de Antoni, Bondi Consult is developing one of the last, large contiguous commercial areas in Vienna.


The project site of "TwentyOne" is located at Siemensstraße 87-93, in the heart of Vienna's 21st district. The property - with a remaining land area of approximately 50,000 square meters after partial sales - was originally divided into six building lots. Accordingly, the "TwentyOne" project consists of six hubs: Innovation, Service, Central, Student, Office and Hotel Hub. The Service Hub has already been sold to an owner-occupier. 

In April 2023, according to the motto "There is much to celebrate", the official opening of the Innovation Hub and the elevated garage as well as the groundbreaking ceremony for the Central Hub took place in a festive atmosphere.

ÖGNI Gold and Platinum 

Already in 2020, the "TwentyOne" was rated according to the 2020 version of the ÖGNI for quarters of ÖGNI. The TwentyOne is thus the first project to be (pre)certified GOLD by ÖGNI according to the DGNB standard in Austria. At the groundbreaking ceremony in April 2023, Anton Bondi also received the ÖGNI PLATIN pre-certificate for the Central Hub. 

New Work Area "Flex Units" in the Innovation Hub 

With the Flex Units, the Innovation Hub offers around 3,000 square meters of laboratory space as well as approximately 1,300 square meters for flexible working. Available are individual offices, office spaces from four workstations up to a project room with twelve workstations, fully equipped conference rooms that can be booked by the hour with 75" screens, soundbar for holding video conferences or presentations. PhoneBoxes are available as a retreat for focused work and for telephone conversations in a quiet atmosphere. Spacious lounge areas and general communication areas round off the comprehensive range. Bondi Consult placed emphasis on holistic ergonomics in the equipment line and furniture design.

TwentyOne tenants can also access the neighborhood's general offerings, such as shared mobility, food truck services, or use of the elevated garage, and are up-to-date on all important information about the neighborhood at all times with the dedicated TwentyOne neighborhood app. Bookings can also be made directly via the app.  
The entire neighborhood is scheduled for completion by the end of 2025. 

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Anton Bondi de Antoni
© Katharina Schiffl 

THE FUTURE IS NOW:
HAUSHAHN EVELATORS OF THE NEXT GENERATION

Haushahn elevators combine elegance and individual design with future-ready digital features. (image © Haushahn) 

Haushahn elevators not only take their passengers to the next floor, but also take them to new, virtual lift worlds.
Elevators have long since stood for more than just the vertical route from A to B. They are an integral part of mobility in the world. They are an essential part of mobility in buildings, ensure accessibility and accompany users on their daily journeys. And with the new digital elevator generation from Haushahn, lifts are now as individual and unique as the people who plan and use them. As the largest German brand association of regional elevators companies, Haushahn offers its customers state-of-the-art elevators that are flexible and fit for the future. In addition to the innovative products in the area of new construction and modernization, the Haushahn experts offer a comprehensive range of lift services. The modular design of the new Haushahn lifts allows them to be integrated precisely into a wide range of building types. Design freedom and maximum combination options make it easier than ever for planners to adapt the lifts to the structural conditions and the needs of the users. There is a choice of different, flexible design lines as well as individual design options for all surfaces.

Digital planning in the online configurator
With just a few clicks, architects and planners can configure their Haushahn elevator online. If required, Haushahn experts will advise on the concrete specifications and provide individual recommendations. The plans are saved in the cloud and can be used for future projects and, if desired, for use in BIM models (Building Information Modelling). The online configurator can be accessed at the following link: https://digitalplan.haushahn.de/.

Digital services for passengers and operators
The new generation of elevators from Haushahn is not only visually appealing and easy to plan: digital media on and inside the lift make waiting an experience. Projections on lift doors or digital screens in the cabin that display news, weather, music, event tips and advertising make the elevator shaft the perfect communication channel. Digital maintenance and service features such as the digital “Ahead Guardian” guarantee operators maximum safety and availability. In this way, the Haushahn elevators are ready for a future that is becoming increasingly digital and remains mobile.                                                                                                                         

Further information:
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In Haushahn's plan-and-design tool, architects and planners can plan and design the perfect lift based on technical specifications and design requirements in just a few clicks. (image © Haushahn) 

Unlimited design options integrate the elevator into the design concept of the building; digital entertainment solutions on and in the lift turn it into an attention-grabbing communication venue. (image © Haushahn)