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Welcome to the World of PORR.

Discover exciting blog articles on trend topics in the construction industry. Along with technical background information on our diverse projects in the fields of structural and civil engineering, infrastructure, environmental technology as well as design and engineering.

Join us on our journey. And let us inspire you.

Welcome to the World of PORR. Discover exciting blog articles on trend topics in the construction industry. Along with technical background information on our diverse projects.

Sustainability
LeopoldQuartier: We are building on cooperation
Sustainability
LeopoldQuartier: We are building on cooperation LeopoldQuartier: We are building on cooperation

The LeopoldQuartier in Vienna is being built using a timber-hybrid construction method. And Green and Lean through and through - in construction and operation. One key to success: good cooperation.

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Top 5: Curious houses
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Top 5: Curious houses Top 5: Curious houses

There are buildings that don't even exist. At least that's what you might think. Whether crooked, squashed or upside down - the buildings in our top 5 are real. Well, almost.

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At the pinnacle of architecture
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At the pinnacle of architecture At the pinnacle of architecture

PORR is building a new mountain station and viewing tower on the Titlis glacier in Switzerland. Even ice and snow can't stop us.

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Sustainability
Top 5: Unusual building materials
Sustainability
Top 5: Unusual building materials Top 5: Unusual building materials

From mushrooms to popcorn - research is constantly testing new building materials. And while they are unlikely to replace steel and concrete any time soon, it is worth taking a look outside the box.

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Railway Construction: There is a train to Gradistea
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Railway Construction: There is a train to Gradistea Railway Construction: There is a train to Gradistea

It is as old as PORR: in 1869, the first railway line from Bucharest to Giurgiu opened in Romania. 155 years later, we are modernising this important connection – including Slab Track Austria.

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Welcome to PORR's Ressources Competence Centre
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Welcome to PORR's Ressources Competence Centre Welcome to PORR's Ressources Competence Centre

As a production facility and service centre for all of PORR markets, the Resources Competence Centre is unique. A report from Vienna-Simmering.

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Top 7: The most impressive construction site treasures
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Top 7: The most impressive construction site treasures Top 7: The most impressive construction site treasures

Gold coins, paintings, graves - construction work often brings to light true treasures from days long gone. This also applies to PORR projects. Here are our top 7.

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FAIR: An unique building project
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FAIR: An unique building project FAIR: An unique building project

When the FAIR accelerator centre in Darmstadt is completed, it will be one of the largest research projects in the world. PORR is also innovative, having used a special type of concrete.

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Sustainability
Inclusion: building for all needs
Sustainability
Inclusion: building for all needs Inclusion: building for all needs

As a construction company, you build for all people. The idea of inclusion must therefore always be taken into account. We show you how to do this and what to look out for.

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How to: Renovation of taxiways
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How to: Renovation of taxiways How to: Renovation of taxiways

When you renovate taxiways, you need flawless organisation that leaves nothing to chance. And a lot of experience. PORR Verkehrswegebau GmbH shows how it's done.

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Digitalisation
Building simulation: A look into the future
Digitalisation
Building simulation: A look into the future Building simulation: A look into the future

Without a crystal ball, but using specialised software, pde Integrale Planung can look into the future. And simulate the conditions in buildings in order to optimise them in advance.

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Sustainability
Modular construction: Hype with limits
Sustainability
Modular construction: Hype with limits Modular construction: Hype with limits

Prefabricated modules are intended to drive forward sustainable, affordable construction. We show the advantages, best practices and the limits.

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Sustainability
We are driving forward the circular economy
Sustainability
We are driving forward the circular economy We are driving forward the circular economy

The construction industry is gradually becoming more sustainable. At PORR, we are driving change. Our experts explain what we are already doing and what we are looking forward to.

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Diversity: The Esperanto construction site
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Diversity: The Esperanto construction site Diversity: The Esperanto construction site

A PORR team comprising twelve different nationalities dug through 2.3km of rock while also overcoming language barriers.

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Sustainability
Top 3: Buildings for eternity
Sustainability
Top 3: Buildings for eternity Top 3: Buildings for eternity

In Rome, A Coruna in Spain and Ikaruga in Japan are three of the oldest buildings in the world that are still in use. We show you which ones they are. And what makes them so durable.

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