The focus is on the BIM-Manager who is developing the basis for a general understanding for the management and success of BIM projects. The manager therefore assumes an important function and responsibility for efficient, sustainable, holistic and accurate project development.

The primary reason for this revision of VOB/A (DIN 1960) was to implement Directive 2014/24/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 February 2014 on public procurement.

This new bilingual German/English volume documents the ENERGY X CHANGE symposium held in Austin, Texas. It explores various topics relating to energy and sustainable building design from diverse perspectives.

This standard DIN 18324, published for the first time, describes the workmanship and accounting of horizontal directional drilling works and is part of the VOB series of standards.

The „Initiative Practice-oriented Rules in Building Construction – PRB” presents the first results of its work on improving the ease of use of the Eurocodes at a workshop held in Berlin on Thursday 4th and Friday 5th December 2014.

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Draft of ISO 9001 available in English and French!

ISO 9001, the world’s most popular standard for quality management, is under review.

Earth is a natural building material that is at once traditional and modern. In recent years it has advanced to become a high-quality material. Its aesthetic qualities and character along with its beneficial effect on the indoor climate and general well-being are widely recognised.

Essential reference material in handy form: All 66 documents making up the 2012 version of the „German construction contract procedures” are available as a loose-leaf publication in three folders.