The fondue evening at CSZ Darmstadt has long since become a firm tradition and a highlight for all employees. 23 colleagues from the CSZ Darmstadt team came together for an enjoyable evening that not only pampered the palate but also strengthened team spirit.

The focus was on a cheese fondue with four hand-picked Swiss cheeses, some imported directly from Switzerland and prepared according to an old secret recipe. A big thank you goes to Mr. Pister, who introduces us to the art of perfect fondue every year and inspires everyone present with his enthusiasm for this tradition.

For around six years now, the fondue evening has offered the perfect mix of winter enjoyment and personal exchange – an ideal opportunity to get to know each other better away from everyday working life and to strengthen team spirit. This year, there was also homemade mulled wine from Manuela Eckelt and homemade Feuerzangenbowle from Klaus Schwinn, which made the evening even more festive. There was also a Secret Santa, which provided lots of fun and surprises!

AUMA: A success story for six decades
AUMA has been developing and manufacturing electric actuators and valve gearboxes for over 60 years and is now one of the world’s leading companies in its sector. Whether in the energy industry, water management, petrochemical industry or in a wide range of industrial applications – AUMA’s technologically mature solutions enjoy a high level of trust worldwide.

Redefining industrial design
AUMA set new standards with its branch in Taicang, demonstrating that functionality and sophisticated architecture can go hand in hand in industry: a prime example of modern industrial sites. The architectural highlight, designed by wurm + wurm architekten ingenieure gmbh, combines functionality, innovation and aesthetics in an impressive way and shows how future-oriented design can redefine industrial standards. The building impresses with its clear, modern architecture and perfectly embodies the interplay of technological innovation and high-quality design.

CSZ: Planning expertise for tomorrow’s industry
For the planning and implementation of the project, AUMA relied on the expertise of CSZ to realize the construction project in accordance with the FIDIC Conditions for Plant & Design Build (Yellow Book) as contract and project manager, general planner and construction supervisor.
With more than 20 years of experience in the planning and realization of complex industrial construction projects in China, CSZ is a reliable partner for national and international companies and offers its customers tailor-made solutions – from conception to turnkey handover.

AUMA
FIDIC – International Federation of Consulting Engineers

Chinese New Year symbolizes a new beginning. For CSZ, however, it is also an opportunity to look back with pride on the projects successfully completed in the People’s Republic of China. We remember with pleasure the great construction projects of Auma and Schaeffler in Taicang, of Karl Mayer in Changzhou or of Wirtgen in Langfang. During the implementation of these construction projects, we overcame numerous challenges, continued to develop and made valuable friends in the process.

We wish all our friends, partners and clients a happy and successful Year of the Snake. May it be characterized by wisdom, intuition and elegance.

Speaking of elegance: next Thursday, we invite you to discover our “CSZ-Time Journey” – an architectural eye-catcher from China awaits you!

CSZ is pleased to introduce Steffen Huber as the new trainer at CSZ Darmstadt and Miriam Untermann-Voss as trainer at CSZ Hamburg. Both have recently acquired the IHK qualification and are now contributing their extensive expertise to the training of our future specialists.

Promoting young talent is a tradition at CSZ and a key part of our corporate culture. We are proud to actively support the next generation of engineers and specialists in the field of planning and consulting and to offer them practical training opportunities.

To celebrate their new role, Mr. Desch in Darmstadt and Mr. Kose in Hamburg congratulated them personally. They presented Steffen Huber in Darmstadt and Miriam Untermann-Voss in Hamburg with a meal voucher as a thank you for their dedicated work. We wish our new trainers every success and enjoyment in their new responsibilities!

On November 26, 2024, a full-day training course on the “Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC)” took place at CSZ in Darmstadt. The event, conducted by BIMotion GmbH and organized by Oliver Voß on behalf of CSZ, was aimed at engineers working in digital construction processes and software solutions.

CSZ focuses on digital efficiency: the importance of training
The Autodesk Construction Cloud offers CSZ a valuable opportunity to significantly increase the efficiency and structure of our processes and digital collaboration. Especially in the context of BIM and the use of a Common Data Environment (CDE), efficient collaboration with external partners is becoming increasingly essential. The training provided practical application examples of how we can use the Autodesk Construction Cloud in future projects.

Key learnings: More efficiency and smarter collaboration with the Autodesk Construction Cloud
During the training, participants gained valuable insights into the structure and functionality of the platform. They were shown how the software can be adapted to the specific needs of CSZ and which modules are necessary for us.

A key point was efficient collaboration with external partners. The participants learned how to efficiently exchange BIM models in accordance with ISO 19650 via the Autodesk Construction Cloud. Two new projects are already being set up on the platform to further optimize data exchange.

Outlook: The digital transformation at CSZ – in the fast lane 
With the introduction of the Autodesk Construction Cloud, CSZ is taking an important step towards digital transformation. The training not only strengthened the technical understanding of the platform, but also the awareness of a standardized data environment.

The sports center on Jahnstraße in Eschweiler, consisting of a multi-sports hall and an indoor swimming pool, was so badly damaged by the floods in July 2021 that it had to be demolished and rebuilt.

Space program with future prospects
In 2023, the city decided on a modern space program that comprehensively takes the requirements of future users into account. It includes:

• A main pool and a separate non-swimmers’ pool,
• A paddling pool with water slide, toddler pool and water play equipment,
• An optimized sports hall that can be divided into three sections,
• Changing rooms, technical areas and rooms for competitions and clubs.

The new sports center will thus offer both athletes and families a contemporary and functional environment.

Winning design: functionality and aesthetics combined
The general planning competition attracted 15 office consortia. The winning design was submitted by a+r Generalplanung GmbH (Stuttgart), Faktorgrün Landschaftsarchitekten (Freiburg) and CSZ Ingenieurconsult TA GmbH & Co KG (Berlin) as well as CSZ Ingenieurconsult GmbH & Co. KG (Dresden) for the structural design. The winning design impresses with its successful combination of functionality, sophisticated architecture and harmonious integration into the urban environment. It sets standards for future-oriented sports and leisure facilities.

Schedule and outlook
Construction is scheduled to start at the end of 2027 or beginning of 2028, with a construction period of two to three years. Commissioning is scheduled for the second half of 2030. The technically demanding demolition of the existing buildings will be closely coordinated with the new construction in order to keep costs and timeframes under control.

This project impressively demonstrates how sustainable solutions for urban infrastructure can be created through interdisciplinary collaboration and innovative planning. CSZ is proud to be part of the winning team on this pioneering project.

📷 Visualization: MOKA Studio ( https://www.moka-studio.com )

The year 2024 was an extraordinary year for CSZ, characterized by confidence and a spirit of optimism. With the founding of CSZ Consulting Engineers Inc. in Calgary (www.csz-canada.ca), CSZ Brandschutz GmbH in Munich and CSZ Green Engineering GmbH in Frankfurt, we opened new offices and successfully expanded our group of companies – both in Germany and internationally.

This success would not have been possible without you, our employees, partners and customers. Your trust and support are the key to our growth and the driving force behind our motivation. We thank you from the bottom of our hearts and look forward to 2025, in which we will continue to achieve great things together.

Happy New Year and a successful start to 2025! 🥂🌟

At this special time of year, we at CSZ would like to focus on gratitude. Instead of giving presents, we have decided to support the organizations Du musst kämpfen! , Café mit Herz , and Wildwasser Darmstadt . These initiatives, which were selected by our employees, do valuable work for people in need with a great deal of commitment.

We would like to thank everyone who has accompanied and supported us this year and look forward to continuing to provide positive impetus together in the future.

We wish you and your loved ones a peaceful Christmas! 🎄🌟

As a proud Steel Sponsor, CSZ had the chance to showcase our expertise, connect with industry peers, and engage with attendees at our interactive booth. From personalized talks with our team to fun activities like the Drop & Win game and a draw for a Calgary Flames jersey signed by captain Mikael Backlund, there was something for everyone!
The conference wasn’t just about business, it was about building connections. One of the highlights? The lively networking night at the Bank & Barons, complete with line dancing!
A huge shoutout to Keanin Loomis and the entire CISC team for organizing such a fantastic event. We’re thrilled to have been a part of it and can’t wait to continue strengthening our bonds within the Canadian steel community.