News

20.03.2020

Temporary building and site closure

As the operator, you are responsible for your properties even in exceptional situations. To help you keep a cool head, proceed in a structured manner and really think of everything, we have compiled the most important points of action and topics for you. We would be happy to help you choose the right steps for you - and to go with you if necessary.

17.03.2020

Corona Prevention in the Digital Age

As an employer and service provider, Drees & Sommer is focused on implementing the measures required in the ongoing coronavirus situation, in a considerate and confident manner.

05.03.2020

How can a circular economy work for cities?

Drees & Sommer UK’s Head of Engineering, Marco Abdallah joined a panel of built environment professionals on 4 March, 2020 at the Futurebuild conference in London. He presented the new "Resourceful Materials" model where the panel discussed and explored ways in which conventional materials can reduce their carbon footprint and how the construction industry supply chain will play a critical role in enabling the UK’s recent net zero carbon targets move from an ambitious statement towards a reality.

02.03.2020

Workplace wellbeing: A shining example from The Netherlands

From the fibres of our desks to the quality of the air we breathe, we are becoming increasingly conscious that a healthy building doesn’t just make us feel better. It can make us perform better too, boosting our productivity as it enhances our overall wellbeing. Amidst this growing awareness, Venlo City Hall in the Netherlands has been hailed as a “visionary” building of the 21st Century, thanks to its emphasis on both sustainable innovation and wellbeing. Marco Abdallah, Head of Engineering, Drees & Sommer UK, explains about this pionnering example for sustainable construction.

18.02.2020

Intelligence Squared: cube berlin Officially Opened

CA Immo has completed the cube berlin office building after less than three years of construction. Drees & Sommer supported to develop the architecturally spectacular structure as a smart building. The goal was to significantly boost the operational efficiency of the building and to enable a number of additional services for office tenants.

17.01.2020

Engineering the world’s first public net plus energy building

As the world’s first public net plus energy building – the City Hall in the south-western German city Freiburg stands tall as a model building for Zero Carbon Engineering. Around 800 solar panels adorn the façade and the roof of the building - producing energy that not only powers the electricity requirements of the building but also produces in surplus.

29.11.2019

Protecting our future: A focus on sustainability

Estates Gazette, the UK’s leading publication in commercial property hosted an event in London - The Future of Real Estate. Drees & Sommer UK’s Head of Engineering Marco Abdallah joined a panel discussion that deliberated on the role that real estate plays in the future of cities.

07.11.2019

“We weave German qualities of efficiency and innovation into our day to day service delivery approach”

Matthew Greenstreet, Director of Project Management, shares his perception of the company’s position in the market and the culture in the UK office.

17.10.2019

Climate change and the digitisation of the built environment

Drees & Sommer UK’s Managing Director, Phil Ratcliffe and Head of Engineering, Marco Abdallah, both took part in panels at MIPIM UK, alongside leading real estate experts, to discuss where the built environment is heading in an age of artificial intelligence and a greater emphasis on sustainability than ever before.

11.10.2019

Sustainable and future-proof - Drees & Sommer at Expo Real

"A three day trade fair producing tons of waste? This cannot be," said Drees & Sommer's Executive Board Member Steffen Szeidl and made a trendsetting decision at the EXPO REAL 2018 for the next edition. Read about our inspiring and future shaping concept Cradle to Cradle that was the idea behind our sustainable and #futureproofed booth at Expo Real 2019 in Munich.