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The ideal city should be both sustainable and worth living in. But that is easier said than planned. Digital models can help make it possible.

Gas, coal, oil - fossil energy has long been out of date. Geothermal energy is a sustainable alternative. And PORR is an expert in this field.

She turns old into new. Or at least as good as new. That’s because Patricia Mair is a young site manager in the field of revitalisation. What she likes about this job, she tells in this interview.

PORR worked with Andritz Hydro GmbH to design and construct a gate at Albern Harbour in Vienna to protect against flooding, all during active port operation.

How PORR and STRABAG are building the U2 in Vienna together and with several departments. A report from the construction site at Matzleinsdorfer Platz.

For the Meidling Trauma Hospital in Vienna, multiple PORR departments worked closely together to build a new helicopter landing pad.

The Metaverse is the next chapter in the history of the internet. Like the smartphone or the internet itself, this virtual reality with endless possibilities will change everything.

Angelina Marko is responsible for ensuring safety on PORR construction sites. In the interview, she reveals why she enjoys her job so much and describes her experiences as a woman in this industry.

There’s something in the air. Ozone, nitrogen dioxide and sulphur dioxide for example. And yet, with the right construction materials you can significantly improve the air quality in cities.

PORR has built the BMW Group Campus, spanning over 12,000 m², in Salzburg. With BIM, LEAN Construction it was possible to deliver the project on time.

City or country – that’s a choice you don’t need to make. More and more space is being made for nature in urban settings. And that has a lot of advantages. For people. And for the environment.

Electricity from renewable energy sources has long been seen as an immature alternative with potential for improvement. But investing in wind power now makes a lot of sense. At all levels.

Sea levels are rising. And sooner rather than later, coastal cities will have to respond. Some have already done so. And there are multiple exciting concepts for the worst-case scenario as well.

Jvan Tresch is a Swiss Master in lead climbing, he’s defeated many new big wall routes all over the world and he uses his talent for his work in the Rock Team at PORR SUISSE AG.

Sustainable buildings as a chip off the old block? Wood is gaining popularity as a construction material. With a lot of benefits. Primarily for the environment.