Lorenz Consult, the civil engineering office specialized in construction-specific planning and monitoring services for healthcare facilities, cleanrooms for pharma, food, and electronics, industrial and steel construction, as well as 5D-BIM planning technologies and digitalization in construction, has long focused on complex hospital and cleanroom renovation projects in existing buildings.
Hospital Renovations: Ongoing Operations and Patient Protection
Hospital renovation projects place high demands on both planning and execution. The goal is not only to integrate new functions, but also to minimize disruptions to operations—particularly to protect patients. Lorenz Consult has specialized in meeting the specific requirements of hospital construction. This includes implementing extensive renovation measures and new builds during ongoing operations without compromising functionality or causing shutdowns. Especially with regard to medical technology, medical gases, and the primary objectives of patient and personnel protection, precise planning and execution are essential. Cost and scheduling targets are also of central importance but are always met with the highest quality standards.
A prime example of such a project is the functional new building and entrance center at LKH Leoben, where Lorenz Consult successfully delivered a project with a construction period of over three years—without disrupting hospital operations. Thanks to a well-thought-out construction phase and logistics concept, the challenges of “building within existing structures” were successfully mastered.
Cleanroom and Pharma: Highest Quality Standards in Production
Another core area of expertise at Lorenz Consult is the renovation of cleanroom production areas. These projects require the highest precision and close collaboration with clients to ensure product protection, personnel safety, and minimal production downtime. In the pharmaceutical industry, quality and adherence to deadlines are critical. Planning and executing cleanroom renovations during ongoing operations must always comply with strict GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) standards. Special measures are required to ensure production processes remain undisturbed during the conversion.
Innovative Planning with BIM and 3D Scans
A key success factor in Lorenz Consult’s conversion projects is the use of advanced planning technologies such as Building Information Modeling (BIM) and 3D scanning. These tools enable precise documentation of existing structures and seamless integration of new constructions into the current setup. Potential problems can be identified early, and clash detection can be addressed within the 3D model.
The use of 3D scans and continuous updates to the 3D model throughout the construction phases ensures high planning reliability and reduces the risk of errors and delays. The BIM model is used not only during the planning phase but also for facility management, ensuring all changes and deviations are accurately documented.
Project Preparation as the Key to Success
“A detailed planning and preparation process forms the foundation of every successful renovation project. We place great emphasis on thorough documentation of existing conditions and close collaboration with all stakeholders. Through comprehensive construction phase and commissioning planning, all necessary steps for minimizing disruptions and optimizing costs are addressed in advance,” says DI (FH) Markus Masser from Lorenz Consult. He adds: “The better the preparation, the fewer issues arise during construction.”
As part of health and safety planning, building protection and operational reliability are also ensured. This includes measures such as fire protection, dust control, and maintaining the functionality of all technical systems during the renovation.
About Lorenz Consult
The civil engineering firm was founded in 1972 by DI Werner Lorenz. In 2000, his son DI Christian Lorenz joined the company and now manages it in the second generation. With over 60 employees, the firm covers all construction-specific planning and monitoring services in the fields of healthcare facilities, cleanrooms for pharma, food and electronics, industrial and steel construction, as well as 5D-BIM planning and digitalization in construction. Lorenz Consult is regarded as a pioneer in BIM technology. The company is headquartered in Graz and has branches in Vienna, Linz, and Villach. Projects are carried out worldwide, including in the USA, with a strong presence in the DACH region. In 2023, Lorenz Consult generated revenues of EUR 12.4 million.
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Photo Caption: Conversion of existing buildings: Projects in hospital and cleanroom environments.
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