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!

Management Expansion: Christoph Schulze appointed as Authorized Representative

CSZ is pleased to inform you that as of January 1, 2024, Mr. Christoph Schulze will be appointed as an Authorized Representative strengthening the main branch of CSZ Ingenieurconsult GmbH & Co. KG in Darmstadt. Mr. Schulze brings with him extensive professional experience from renowned structural engineering firms in the Rhine-Main area. Since July 2022, he has been contributing his expertise as a Managing Engineer at CSZ, leading to significant project successes and contributing significantly to enhancing CSZ’s reputation. Mr. Schulze will oversee the structural engineering planning department and looks forward to the new responsibilities, the trust placed in him, and the continued positive and successful collaboration.
We congratulate him on this promotion and wish him every success!

Management Expansion: Moritz Desch Granted Power of Authorized Representative

The CSZ is pleased to announce that Moritz Desch will be joining our team as an authorized representative of CSZ Ingenieurconsult GmbH & Co. KG from January 1, 2024. His expertise in structural engineering, construction in existing structures, and concrete rehabilitation has significantly contributed and is an integral part of the company’s success in recent years. We are confident that Mr. Desch will play a vital role in achieving our corporate goals.
Congratulations on this promotion! We wish you much success!

Managing Director Expansion with Niko Kose

CSZ is pleased to announce the appointment of Niko Kose as the Managing Director of CSZ Verwaltung 1 GmbH. In this role, he will be responsible for overseeing the operations of the Hamburg branch at CSZ Ingenieurconsult GmbH & Co.KG, starting from January 1, 2024.
With over 10 years of experience at CSZ in Darmstadt and later in Hamburg, Mr. Kose brings comprehensive leadership skills and a proven track record. Starting as a Project Manager in the areas of design review and structural design, he advanced to Managing Engineer in Construction Engineering in 2017 and to Authorized Representative in 2020. His strategic direction and technical expertise will be crucial in strengthening CSZ’s position as a consulting expert in the construction industry.
Niko Kose looks forward to starting his new role and developing innovative solutions for future challenges in construction with the talented CSZ team.

Congratulations on this promotion, and we look forward to continued successful collaboration!

University of Calgary – Capstone Project on Bridge Design

As an industry advisor, CSZ is currently supporting a group of students at the Schulich School of Engineering at the University of Calgary with their final thesis. In the so-called ‘Capstone Project,’ the students are developing alternative designs for a pedestrian and cycle bridge currently being designed by CSZ in Bad Vilbel, Germany. This project was initiated upon request from Prof. Mamdouh El-Badry, who academically supervises the students on-site.
While the actual communication between Canada and Germany naturally takes place online, we now met for the first time in person at the university. The highly motivated ‘Canadian Brückenmeisters’ as the group calls itself, took the opportunity to present their interim results and receive further suggestions. And it looks promising! Based on thoughtful and fact-based decision-making, two alternative variants of a 24 m spanning wooden bridge are now being pursued.
We wish the ‘Canadian Brückenmeisters’ continued fun and success in their work!

Successful Underground Parking Renovation (Offenbach am Main)

The renovation of the underground parking in Offenbach am Main has been successfully completed in record time! The success of this endeavor is attributed to a thorough structural diagnostics conducted by CSZ. Based on this, a customized renovation plan was developed and executed. Following successful crack grouting and concrete refurbishment, the underground garage now shines with a high-quality surface protection system of class OS 8.
For further information or inquiries, Moritz Desch, Managing Engineer Construction Engineering, is at your disposal.

New Administrative Building in Weidenbornstrasse (Wiesbaden)

Sustainable Administration Building: Wiesbaden opts for Wood-Hybrid near the Train Station.
The state capital of Wiesbaden is planning a forward-looking and sustainable administrative building near the train station. The 6-story timber-hybrid-building with a partial basement blends harmoniously into the urban environment. Featuring a flexible office concept, a green inner courtyard, and an ecological energy supply, the building prioritizes environmental friendliness. A compact parking and bicycle garage, along with plant-based insulation materials, underscore the sustainability aspects. The structure on Weidenbornstrasse spans over 9,700 m², with a length of 126 meters and a width of approximately 17 meters. CSZ has been commissioned for the structural design (work phases 1-6) and is delighted to contribute to the efficiency, sustainability, and aesthetics of the project.
Brief Description of Construction and Supporting Structure.
The roof is designed as a cross-laminated-timber ceiling and primarily supports a retention roof with a PV-system. The rising storey ceilings are timber-concrete-composite ceilings with maximum span of 7.20 m, supported on laminated timber beams with a span of 3 m. The vertical load transfer of the upper floors is via glulam columns. The column grid on the first floor is extended from 3.0 m to 6.0 m. Additionally, the façade supports of the upper floors are indented by approximately 2.0 m. To support the upper stores, the first-floor ceiling acts as a solid reinforced concrete support table. The building is braced via the central zone and reinforced concrete firewalls. Three staircase cores, sanitary facilities, and kitchenettes are in the central zone. The basement is designed as a “white tank.”

 

The designs originate from the internationally operating architectural practice Dietrich | Untertrifaller.

Progress is undeniable at the construction site for the new warehouse and production plant of the brake manufacturer WABCO.

The warehouse is largely completed and work currently is taking place on the plant room, which is realized as rc and steel structure.

CSZ provides the structural design by oder of the general constractor W. Markgraf GmbH & Co. KG and is especially resposible for the overall planning of the prefabricated reinforced and prestressed concrete members.

Luisentum auf dem Atzelberg (Kelkheim-Eppenhain)

The new observation tower on the Atzelberg is 27 m high. After 156 steps, it offers visitors views of the Taunus and Frankfurt am Main.

The previous wooden buildings were destroyed by arson, which is why a steel structure was chosen for the new building. A total of 30 tons of steel and 3,000 screws were used.

CSZ was involved in the structural review of the project.
You can find further information about the building on the pages linked below:

– Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung

– Frankfurter Rundschau

– Stahlbau