Construction of a New Energy Center at Putzmeister, Aichtal

Drees & Sommer provides project management services, including technical and financial support.

Putzmeister is replacing its existing fossil fuel-based heat generation with a modern 2 MW woodchip heating system at its headquarters in Aichtal. In doing so, the company is actively advancing its sustainability goals while reducing reliance on fossil fuel energy sources. 

However, at the outset, it became clear that key prerequisites for the project’s success were missing. Planning was undocumented, contracts had already been awarded, and the proposed energy concept was insufficient. Our first step was to restructure the project with transparency, review the proposed concept, realign processes, and establish clear measures for budget control and sustainability targets. 

The project strengthens both the energy efficiency and the future viability of the site.

Added value

• Budget compliance – through investment reductions while maintaining quality
• Achievement of sustainability goals
• Reduction of operating costs
• High cost, schedule, and funding security

Services

Projekt Management Services:

• Leading weekly planning meetings
• Coordinating among project stakeholders
• Supporting change management and preparing decision materials
• Organizing and facilitating additional meetings as required
• Monitoring costs
• Managing the projects schedule

Technical Advisory Services:

• Adjusting and optimizing the new concept
• Conducting economic feasibility analyses
• Ensuring alignment with sustainability targets
• Planning, reviewing, and adapting to user requirements