Bauingenieur

This publication shows how the calculation of a life cycle assessment of a given building with a life cycle assessment tool differs when processed by different people. It is worked out where the differences are and how they come about. The results...

This study quantifies the monetary effects of Building Information Modeling (BIM) through a systematic cost-benefit analysis of three use cases. Despite rising expectations for BIM, there is a lack of quantitative assessments of its economic...

The construction industry increasingly develops sustainable concretes with alternative cements, recycled aggregates, and fiber reinforcement to reduce emissions and extend the service life of structures. Fiber-reinforced concretes with steel or...

This article presents the objectives, approach and selected results of the interdisciplinary research initiative “Building the Future – climate-friendly and resource- conserving” (www.bauenderzukunft.org). The research initiative is made up of...