Program - Engineering Days

The program for the Engineering Days 2024 will be announced in summer 2024.


Program - Engineering Days 2022

Topic: "Prefabrication in the New Normal"

In 2022, the Engineering Days will be dedicated to the topic of "Prefabrication in the New Normal". How does the precast industry tackle the changes caused by the worldwide pandemic? What are the challenges and opportunities lying ahead of us?

All program items, workshops and lectures clearly arranged at a glance. On this page you will receive all information about the course of this year's Engineering Days.

*Program subject to change

Further information

  • All addresses can be found on the direction-page
  • All lectures will be simultaneously translated into English. Only selected workshops will be translated into English.
Registration Counter 1st floor
Registration
Europa Saal
Congress Opening / Welcoming speech

C. Hanser / S. Schachinger / C. Prilhofer
(RIB SAA Software Engineering / ALLPLAN Software Engineering / Prilhofer Consulting)
Europa Saal
Opening Lecture
Development of the DACH Region Construction Industry After Covid
Outlook for the development of the construction industry in the DACH region. What challenges does the industry have to prepare for?

M. Pisecky
(s REAL Immobilienvermittlung GmbH)
Europa Saal
Keynote
Building Systems in Times of Crisis
The last few years have been very good for all of us. The market was receptive and prices were adequate, Corona was not really an issue. Everyone hoped that everything would return to normal in 2022. But since the beginning of the year, everything is different: interest rates and energy costs are rising. Will we have enough gas for the winter? But crises are also opportunities and our industry can benefit from them.

C. Prilhofer
(Prilhofer Consulting GmbH & Co. KG)
Europa Saal
Keynote
aspern Urban Lakeside - Digitalization Best Practice
"aspern" Vienna's Urban Lakeside is one of the most important urban development projects in Europe. On the foundation of innovative concepts, a sustainable urban district is growing that combines a high quality of life for over 25,000 people with dynamic economic power. Increasingly essential to the planning, realization, and everyday life of this massive project, the Urban Lab of Smart City Wien, are digital methods and tools.

Dr. G. Schuster
(aspern Die Seestadt Wiens)
Exhibition
Coffee break
Europa Saal
Lecture
From the Precast Factory to the Building - A Practical Insight

J. Neubauer | C. Prilhofer
(Prilhofer Consulting GmbH & Co. KG)
Europa Saal
Lecture
NEVO-CONNECT® - the perfect and fast dry-connection for precast concrete elements
A novel method is presented to join precast concrete elements quickly and dry. The system is forgiving to construction and manufacturing tolerances and impresses with its simplicity. Recent tests have shown high load-bearing capacities and allow the derivation of a simple and practical design concept.

Dr. D. Lehnen | S. Rausch
(Consulting Engineer | NEVOGA GMBH)
Europa Saal
Lecture
Precast Concrete Tracking – A Digital Tool for Plant and Site
A cultural change in the collaboration between precast concrete plants and construction companies. A control tool to ensure the on-schedule and on-time delivery of precast concrete parts to construction sites based on close partnership and collaboration for the benefit of both parties.

D. Otterson
(Ed. Züblin AG)
Exhibition
Lunch break
Europa Saal
Lecture
Carbon Concrete Double Wall System
Design and automated production of slim multi-layer carbon concrete double-wall elements with insulating core for multi-storey residential and office buildings.

M. Tietze
(C³ - Carbon Concrete Composite e. V.)
Europa Saal
Lecture
Usage of Steel Fiber in Precast Applications and the Impact on Sustainability
*𝗜𝗻 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗵 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘀𝗶𝗺𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗚𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻 Precasters around the world want to simultaneously solve their productivity challenges and answer the sustainability needs of their customers. Steel fiber reinforcement is an efficient and sustainable concrete reinforcement solution for both civil engineering precast applications and building applications.

K. Aktas
(Bekaert)
Europa Saal
Lecture
Carbon Concrete – Maximum Dimensions of Reinforcement for Minimum Component Dimensions With Significantly Reduced Environmental Impact
Presentations about the façade of the new Montblanc building in Hamburg, the replacement of the bridge decking of a pedestrian bridge at VW Baunatal, and the conversion of the pachyderm enclosure at Berlin Zoo. In addition, we show how the carbon footprint of a façade and a bridge was reduced and resources saved by means of two lifecycle assessment studies.

S. Gießer, C. Döring
(solidian GmbH)
Exhibition
Coffee break
Europa Saal
Lecture
Value Creation Through Customized Automation
Processes in precast design and detailing are highly individual and cannot always be optimally supported with standard CAD software. With customization, precast plants create competitive advantages by automating workflows in such a way that they ideally meet their individual requirements. Thanks to modern technologies such as Python Parts or Visual Scripting, the payback time is surprisingly short.

S. Kaufmann
(ALLPLAN GmbH)
Europa Saal
Vortrag
Process optimization through consistent cross-system data usage - Using the example of the new Schöck catalog in Allplan
Most precast plants invest a considerable amount of administrative effort to ensure consistency of product data, articles, etc. across the various systems (ERP / MES / CAD). How can this effort be reduced in the future and today? The new Schöck catalog in Allplan creates an important first step towards this. Thanks to the direct connection to a CAD server with manufacturer information, fixtures are kept up to date much more efficiently.

D. Rashevski | F. Scheller
(Schöck Bauteile GmbH | ALLPLAN GmbH)
Europa Saal
Lecture
Blue Collar Digitalization
The shortage of skilled blue-collar workers and the lack of digitalization are still big challenges in the construction industry. Disruptive technologies such as augmented reality and artificial intelligence offer innovative approaches for people working in demanding environments. CHEKKER® is a good example in that area for precasting plants.

B. Reitinger
(beamionic gmbh)
Europa Saal
Lecture
iTWO FM: Facility Management for Precast Plants
Everyone is talking about the digital twin based on a BIM model of buildings and systems enriched with sensor data. Modern CAFM systems not only span IFC, FM processes, and IoT, but also include traditional methodologies such as the import of DWG plans and preventive, interval-based maintenance.

C. Duvenbeck
(RIB IMS GMBH)
Exhibition
Coffee break
Europa Saal
End of 1st conference day
Strategic Resilience – Preparing Companies for Future Crises
The dynamics and complexity of the world in which we live have once again increased significantly in intensity in recent months and years. THE crisis has become THE crises. Managers are well advised to pay even more attention to the topic of resilience. How do you build appropriate resilience as a leader? What distinguishes resilient companies? And above all: how do you and your company emerge stronger from current and future crises?

Dr. V. Preveden
(WU Executive Academy)
Exhibition
Come Together
Hotel Pitter Event Center
Doors Open: Galadinner
Hotel Pitter Event Center
Galadinner*

* Additional registration required, dress code festive elegant
Plaza Bar Hotel Pitter
Bar + Midnightsnack
Registration Counter 1st floor
Registration
Wolf-Dietrich Saal 1
Workshop 1: Cyper Security
Cyber Security in Production - Quo Vadis
Cyber ​​security has become a basic requirement. Not only IT companies or planning offices are affected by this, production facilities can also become targets of cyber attacks. There is no limit to the damage, from data leaks to production shutdown. How safe are production plants currently? How has cyber security evolved? And where is the journey going? Basics and concepts from the point of view of a software manufacturer.

B. Macher
(RIB SAA Software Engineering GmbH)
Karajan 3
Workshop 2: Design and Planning
Allplan 2023 Highlights – A Focus on Precast Design
The main focus in Release 2023 was on merging Allplan and Planbar. Although this tied up almost half of the development, it was still possible to integrate helpful innovations in the program. Problems in production could be avoided by the automatic sleeve shift. Another highlight is the Smart Converter, a unique tool to plan your stairs efficiently. Take part in the workshop to see further innovations.

K. Rieger
(ALLPLAN Software Engineering GmbH)
Karajan 1 + 2
Workshop 3: Production
New in iTWO PPS
The new formwork planning board enables the planning of structural prefabricated parts on shuttering, including detailed planning for formwork construction/conversion and calculated production times. With the new day-based planning, an integrated daily detailed planning of the open production quantities with a direct link to iTWO MES is possible. The integrated procurement process enables all procurement-relevant topics for prefabrication to be mapped in the system.

G. Valido Gonzalez
(RIB SAA Software Engineering GmbH)
Europa Saal
Workshop 4: Market Innovations
Increasing Quality and Productivity in the Precast Manufacturing Process
*𝗦𝗶𝗺𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗵

K. Schuhmacher
(Unitechnik Systems GmbH)
Wolf-Dietrich Saal 1
Workshop 1: Cyper Security
What Happens When it Happens – a Field Report
Have you been hacked yet? Many experts believe that it is not a question of WHETHER you will become a victim of a cyber attack, but WHEN you will. For precast plants in particular, an attack would be fatal. In the worst case, operations would come to a complete standstill for several weeks. And the criminals are usually not restrained when it comes to ransom demands. So what can you do about it? How do you protect yourself from attacks and how do you react if an incident does occur?

A. Naglik
(Palfinger AG)
Karajan 3
Workshop 2: Design and Planning
Tim 2023 Highlights
Tim – ALLPLAN's model-based work preparation and BIM management solution – offers numerous further developments in version 2023. When importing third-party data, precast plants benefit from numerous new options. For example, PXML data can be imported and converted into IFC4precast data. Another advantage are the new shortcuts for more comfort and efficiency. In addition to object attributes, the Data Explorer can now also process reinforcement elements.

F. Scheller
(ALLPLAN Software Engineering GmbH)
Karajan 1 + 2
Workshop 3: Production
e-Plan from SAA – Planned Down to the Last Detail, Fully Digitalized, Shortens Maintenance, Repairs, and Support
Electrical engineering is no longer an uncoordinated interaction of many components. Modern e-planning takes a holistic approach. Cloud-based engineering creates and maintains a scalable, always up-to-date e-plan. The resulting parts list facilitates new construction and modernization alike. Tracking of changes and parts prevents surprises during panel building. In short: from planning to commissioning, everything comes from a single source.

J. Hornisch
(RIB SAA Software Engineering GmbH)
Europa Saal
Workshop 4: Market Innovations
Intelligent Formwork Solutions for Windows, Doors, and other Recesses
*𝗦𝗶𝗺𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗵 Recesses always pose challenges in the production of precast concrete elements. As a leading developer of magnetic formwork solutions, RATEC has numerous solutions in its program that provide the right answer for a range of challenges. The goal is always to find the optimal solution in terms of setup times, material consumption (formwork timber, etc.) and element quality. The workshop will provide an insight and overview of Ratec's solutions and latest developments.

J. Reymann | M. Volk
(RATEC GmbH)
Wolf-Dietrich Saal 1
Workshop 1: Cyper Security
Cyber Security - Security in practice
Cyber ​​attacks are an everyday threat. In this presentation, we look at what such an incident could look like in the practice of prefabrication production and how to protect oneself. Two specialists from the precast industry talk about what preventive measures can be taken and how to limit the damage in an emergency.

M. Timmermann | B. Macher
(bwb Betonwerk GmbH & Co. KG | RIB SAA Software Engineering GmbH)
Karajan 3
Workshop 2: Design and Planning
A Practical Perspective – More Efficiency and Quality in the Design of Structural Precast Elements
Consistency and quality are important factors in precast design. We will show you the process from the creation of the CAD project to the creation of plans, lists, and IFC data. We will put special emphasis on the attribution of the model and the creation of precast elements using the IFC-Assistant. Furthermore, we will give a practical perspective on how Solibri can be integrated into the design process as a quality control tool.

M. Antpöhler | E. Demirtas
(Bröckling Vullhorst Ingenieure GmbH | ALLPLAN Software Engineering GmbH)
Karajan 1 + 2
Workshop 3: Production
Quality Management & Analytics - Success Factors of the Future
Production is becoming faster and the products more complex. BUT quality must not be neglected. Automated quality management and extensive data analysis are the solution. Using visual projections, sensors, and quality logs, you know the status of your production at all times and are able to sample anytime. With the new BI+, integrated in iTWO MES, this data can be displayed individually and thus further optimize production.

P. Sulzer
(RIB SAA Software Engineering GmbH)
Europa Saal
Workshop 4: Market Innovations
Concremote4Precast A cooperation between RIB SAA and Concrefy
*𝗦𝗶𝗺𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗵 RIB SAA is one of the leading software platforms for precast concrete parts production, worldwide. Concrefy’s Concremote, is a real-time cost-saving information and decision support system that provides real-time strength development. Concremote is a Digital Doka system. RIB SAA and Concrefy have joint forces and developed a module that automatically exchanges data between the two systems. This Concremote4Precast enables you to work safer, more cost-effectively, and faster.

M. Smits | S. Maier
(Doka GmbH | RIB SAA Software Engineering GmbH)
Exhibition 1. OG
Coffee break
Wolf-Dietrich Saal 1
Workshop 1: Cyper Security
Panel discussion: Barrier or Basis for Collaboration? - Part 1
Let's talk seriously! Based on the previous workshops, the speakers will discuss dangers, prevention, and measures with representatives from the areas of planning, production, and IT security. From theory to practice and past experience, the experts share their knowledge and solutions.

M. Timmermann | A. Winkelbauer | A. Naglik | B. Macher | A. Puschl
(bwb Betonwerk GmbH & Co. KG | FRANZ OBERNDORFER GmbH & Co. KG | Palfinger AG | RIB SAA Software Engineering GmbH | ALLPLAN Software Engineering GmbH)
Karajan 3
Workshop 2: Design and Planning
Smart Converter: Transform Stair Sketches into Parametric Precast Models
The Smart Converter allows you to convert 2D or 3D shapes into fully parametric stair models. Thus, in a few steps, an imported stair plan can be converted into a 3D model. The precast element created by the Smart Converter can then be individually reinforced using the available reinforcement generator. Experience the process from import to the creation of the element plan, as well as the practical perspective of our pilot customer, Systembau Eder.

L. Maier, C. Höllinger | A. Ellinger
(Systembau EDER GmbH | ALLPLAN Software Engineering GmbH)
Karajan 1 + 2
Workshop 3: Production
SCE Smart Logistics - Industrial Warehouse Solutions in Reality
iTWO SCE is the intelligent solution for automated stockyards. Linked to your ERP system, the stockyard automation software plans the storage accoring to delivery needs, organizing items in transportation units and optimizing warehouse operations. Furthermore it enables remote and mobile tracking of inventory from the stockyard to the construction site. This workshop gives an overview of what’s new and what’s possible with iTWO SCE.

R. Neubauer
(RIB SAA Software Engineering GmbH)
Europa Saal
Workshop 4: Market Innovations
Efficient Heating Solutions for the Production of Precast Concrete Elements
*𝗦𝗶𝗺𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗵 Polarmatic heating systems provide an efficient and economical solution for curing precast concrete parts, pipes, blocks, and slabs. This guarantees increased production with high-quality end products while reducing energy and concrete costs. In addition to the curing requirements, the heating system can also meet all the mixing plant heating requirements –even with sustainable fuels – all with one system.

H. Botzenhart
(Polarmatic Oy)
Wolf-Dietrich Saal 1
Workshop 1: Cyper Security
Panel discussion: Barrier or Basis for Collaboration? - Part 2
Let's talk seriously! Based on the previous workshops, the speakers will discuss dangers, prevention, and measures with representatives from the areas of planning, production, and IT security. From theory to practice and past experience, the experts share their knowledge and solutions.

M. Timmermann | A. Winkelbauer | A. Naglik | B. Macher | A. Puschl
(bwb Betonwerk GmbH & Co. KG | FRANZ OBERNDORFER GmbH & Co. KG | Palfinger AG | RIB SAA Software Engineering GmbH | ALLPLAN Software Engineering GmbH)
Karajan 3
Workshop 2: Design and Planning
Create your Own Parametric Objects Quickly and Easily – New Possibilities
CAD does not have to be drawing! The Visual Scripting module offers beginner-friendly, node-based programming options in Allplan. Whether elements are defined parametrically or time-intensive processes are automated is entirely up to you. If node-based scripting is not enough, Python Parts could fulfill your goals. Save not only time, but also effort and facilitate work processes with the new scripting options.

E. Bader
(ALLPLAN Software Engineering GmbH)
Karajan 1 + 2
Workshop 3: Production
Planning Modern Production Plants and the Influence of Control Technology on Plant Performance 
Today, modern control technology is able to control production plants for complex products directly and without the intervention of an operator. This results in new possibilities for planning production plants. However, the planning must specify the flow in the plant, since the control technology can only act within the limits of the plant specified by the planning. The workshop will show how control technology can make the best use of the plant capacity.

C. Prilhofer
(Prilhofer Consulting GmbH & Co. KG)
Europa Saal
Workshop 4: Market Innovations
ConcreTec: An Operating and Assistance System for Concrete Consolidation in the Precast Concrete Plant
*𝗦𝗶𝗺𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗵 With ConcreTec, precast concrete parts can be consolidated easily and transparently. The vibratory system is operated via a touch display. The visual representation of the respective production situation allows the operator both to make the correct preselection of the external vibrators and to objectively assess the compaction process on the basis of real-time data. For documentation purposes, all process data is stored and made available in a consolidation report.

M. Martin | Dr. R. Schulze
(Wacker-Werke GmbH & Co. KG | Farus ICT GmbH)
Exhibition
Lunch break
Europa Saal
Lecture
CBS – Steel Frame Lightweight Concrete System
The patented, innovative construction system covers the complete construction with floor, wall, and ceiling elements and thus enables shorter construction times with continuous construction progress. The benefits are high quality through modern production methods combined with low costs and a high value retention of the building.

F. Wall, M. Deutschmann
(CBS Home GmbH)
Europa Saal
Lecture
Driving Innovation and Sustainability with Precast
At Holcim we work with four key levers to drive sustainable construction. We provide low-carbon building products and smart construction solutions, strive towards circular construction, and leverage breakthrough technologies. The presentation will outline these four levers and highlight the role of precast concrete at Holcim to drive innovative and sustainable construction solutions.

T. Bowles
(Lafarge Holcim)
Europa Saal
Lecture
CO² Reduction in the Concrete Industry
The presentation gives an overview of a practical approach to the analysis and evaluation of CO² footprint. The aim of this project is to develop key figures with a clear focus on resource efficiency and optimization of production processes. Derived from this are multi-layered targets and measures to increase efficiency and minimize CO² emissions, both in the product development and manufacturing process.

F. Buschmüller
(Kirchdorfer Industries GmbH)
Europa Saal
Lecture
High-Performance Concrete for CO² Reduction
Less CO² through high-performance concrete and fine sand as an alternative to valuable aggregate when using granulometrically optimized special binders.

F. Rüßmann
(Dyckerhoff GmbH)
Exhibition
Coffee break
Europa Saal
Lecture
3D Moulds and Ready to Insert Modules, a Growing Trend in the Precast Sector
*𝗜𝗻 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗵 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘀𝗶𝗺𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗚𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻 In the last 9 years precast companies in South East Asia, Europe and Middle East started using 3D Moulds for residential use, bringing finished 3D modules to the building site where they are "inserted into the building" ready for use. These precast companies are also using a kind of "assembly line" process to increase productivity and quality.

C. Arellano, E. de Bruin
(moldtech GmbH)
Europa Saal
Lecture
Sandwich Wall Production in Battery Formwork
Use of Butterfly Formwork for the production of sandwich walls with smooth visible sides in the battery formwork.

I. Heesemann
(B.T. innovation GmbH)
Europa Saal
Lecture
3D Printed Concrete Projects in Practice
The rapid development of 3D printed concrete currently shows 2 main directions: printing of weight-optimized building elements, precasting formwork, and concrete elements with a wall thickness of approx. 2 cm under industrial prodcution conditions as well as printing of multi-segment walls with a path thickness of at least 6 cm directly at the construction site using portal printers, for example.

E. Artner / A. Trummer
(Baumit GmbH)
Europa Saal
End Engineering Days 2022
Closing Remarks

C. Hanser / S. Schachinger / C. Prilhofer
(RIB SAA Software Engineering / ALLPLAN Software Engineering / Prilhofer Consulting)