Donges Award for Niklas Brand’s Master’s thesis

The Donges Sponsorship Award, presented for the eleventh time at the end of October, honors young scientists in steel construction at TU Darmstadt. Mr. Niklas Brand, Project Engineer Construction Engineering at CSZ in Darmstadt, is one of this year’s prize winners. His award-winning master’s thesis “Investigations into the material process of butt-welded joints” was reviewed by a renowned jury, including Prof. Dr.-Ing. Jörg Lange and Prof. Dr.-Ing. Michael Vormwald.
The Donges Promotion Prize, awarded by Donges SteelTec GmbH Darmstadt, honors special theses in steel construction. After a pandemic-related interruption, the prize was awarded again for the first time since 2017, highlighting the high quality of the work submitted.
We warmly congratulate Mr. Brand on this well-deserved award and are pleased that he has been an integral part of our team for a year now. The award reflects not only his achievements to date, but also his promising role in the practical development of steel construction. We wish Mr. Brand much joy and success in his new professional chapter at CSZ.

CSZ shapes the future of firefighting technology (Göttingen)

Proudly presenting its latest flagship project, CSZ showcases the Fire Technology Center (FTZ) in Ebergötzen, Göttingen. On behalf of the county, CSZ is responsible for the planning of structural design and building physics, including thermal insulation, building and room acoustics, as well as energy consulting. DGNB Gold certification is being sought for the new building.
The new FTZ, spanning approximately 4,100 sqm, will serve as the central hub for all fire departments in the county. The facility includes workshops for respiratory protection, hose, and vehicle maintenance, electrical, radio, and medical product areas, a respiratory protection training course, as well as training and administrative rooms and a vehicle hall. The FTZ will also house the command room for the civil protection staff with the associated telecommunication and telephone centers. The L-shaped construction harmoniously blends into the cityscape. Sustainable design in hybrid wood construction, especially with timber framework carriers in the vehicle hall, allows for material savings and flexible technology installation.
The impressive building combines high functionality, energetic efficiency with the Gold Label, optimized sound protection, and is scheduled to be completed by December 31, 2025. CSZ is proud to be part of this groundbreaking project and looks forward to keeping you informed about the progress!
** The model of the new Fire Technology Center (FTZ) in Ebergötzen is designed by the architectural firm Struhk from Braunschweig.

Expansion of the Bridge Construction Team

Since October 2023, Tahamtan Dastagir has been leading the Bridge Construction Team at CSZ Ingenieurconsult GmbH & Co. KG as Managing Engineer. With extensive professional experience in renowned bridge construction companies in the Rhein-Main area, he brings comprehensive expertise and impressive knowledge. We are confident that Mr. Dastagir will play a crucial role in the development of the bridge construction sector and in achieving our corporate goals. We look forward to a successful collaboration. Welcome aboard, Mr. Dastagir!

CSZ Consulting Engineers Inc. – Latest Member of the CSZ Corporate Group

We are pleased to inform you that our Canadian subsidiary, CSZ Consulting Engineers Inc., was successfully established at the beginning of the new year. The company is headquartered in the metropolis of Calgary in the western Canadian province of Alberta, renowned for its high quality of life.
After extensive market research in recent years, we decided to expand our international operations to Canada. Calgary not only provides a promising platform for economic success but also an environment that supports business development. Our company will actively participate in this emerging market, focusing on the planning and implementation of construction projects. Key themes such as energy, research, and sustainability will be at the forefront. Another focus is on creating jobs and integrating qualified professionals from the region and our companies in Germany.
We look to the future with great confidence and believe that CSZ Consulting Engineers Inc. will grow into a successful enterprise, contributing to the expansion and strengthening of the entire CSZ group of companies.
A big and heartfelt thank you to our partners who, with their friendly and professional approach, facilitated a smooth start:

Continental Bridge
McLeod Law
Canadian German Chamber of Industry and Commerce
Manning Elliott
Prozteel
Prozus
DataD
Schulich School of Engineering
University of Calgary

The photo shown was taken in November 2023 after the signing of the founding documents.

(from left to right: Sascha Millich (CSZ), David LeBoeuf (McLeod Law), Christoph Cornelius (CSZ), Alexander Liebrecht (Continental Bridge))

Building Permit Granted for Center for Mental Health (Böblingen)

CSZ is delighted to announce the approval of the construction permit for the new building of Klinikum Nordschwarzwald—a significant milestone on the path to realizing the Center for Mental Health in Böblingen. The impressive new construction spans over 23,000 m², encompassing five upper floors and one basement.
CSZ is responsible for planning preventive fire protection and technical equipment, utilizing innovative approaches, and adopting Building Information Modeling (BIM) for efficient and precise planning. CSZ is additionally in charge of the structural design aspects of this project.
A significant step toward creating a state-of-the-art Center for Mental Health with the highest standards in safety, technology, and patient care!