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SHAPING THE FUTURE – INNOVATION AS A MINDSET

At Drees & Sommer, innovation isn't just a project - it's part of our identity. For over 50 years, we have been driving transformation in the construction and Real Estate industries with courage, curiosity and foresight.

We use digitalization, sustainability, and new technologies to identify future trends early on and turn them into market-ready solutions. Through our strong network, interactive formats and venture-building activities, we create space for ideas and impactful innovation. 

The ways in which we strengthen innovative power include: 

  • An active innovation network of hubs, labs and units
  • Internal formats for cultural and skills development
  • Close collaboration with startups and technology partners
  • Venture building through The Bau Ventures

10 Theses for Real Estate, Infrastructure and Industry – Volume 3

Breathing walls. Self-repairing bridges. Living production. What will our world look like in ten years? Which trends will prevail in the Real Estate, Infrastructure and Industry markets, and what innovations will simplify our everyday lives in the future? 

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Artificial Intelligence in construction

With the explosive hype surrounding generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) at the end of 2022, we're now experiencing a transformation that could be compared to electrification. Quite suddenly, the potential of this technology has become tangible in everyday life. A Sputnik moment for the entirety of the construction and real-estate industry.

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Innovation Portfolio

In our portfolio of innovations, you'll find all the strategic investments in startups, venture capitals, our own startups, Drees & Sommer Ventures, as well as tools developed by us for our own internal applications.

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Startup Management

Startups develop new technologies and disruptive business models, and are drivers of digitalization. In the past, some industries had to learn how important it is to act ahead of time to address potential future developments and issues. There aren't many companies that can meet this challenge alone.

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Our Innovation Network

Complemented by topic-specific hubs, labs and units that we have established at our sites, the Innovation Center forms the core of our Innovation Network.

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Innovation in our Corporate DNA

As a prominent innovator and market leader, we have been setting standards with our innovations and new business models for 50 years - for our customers, for us and for the construction and real-estate industry.

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