Millimeter Precise Monitoring of Bridges With InSAR InSAR (Interferometric Synthetic Aperture Radar) is emerging as one of the most powerful technologies for modern infrastructure maintenance. As explained by Alois Vorwagner from the Austrian Institute of Technology (AIT), InSAR enables—for the first time—cost-efficient, large-scale and millimeter-accurate monitoring of bridges, roads and Read more…
Structural Diagnostics & Acoustic Emission (AE) Monitoring for Prestressing Steel Corrosion Guest: Gregor Schacht (Managing Director, Marx Krontal Partner – MKP)Topics: Stepwise structural diagnostics, prestressing/concrete behavior, stress corrosion cracking (SCC), acoustic emission (AE) monitoring, data evaluation & actions, examples (incl. Carola Bridge Dresden) Why Structural Diagnostics? MKP’s mission is to Read more…
Alar Jost, CEO of beyondBIM makes one thing clear: real digitalization in construction demands open, cloud-based data structures, standardized interfaces, and a shift in mindset across all project phases. The following summarizes the podcast interview Digitalization in Construction: Thinking Beyond BIM In the conversation with Alar Jost, one thing becomes Read more…
with expert Stefan Cadosch, former SIA president and CEO of AI-startup keeValue AG Summary In this episode, Johannes Lohner talks with Stefan Cadosch – architect, former president of the Swiss Society of Engineers and Architects (SIA), and now CEO of Key Value AG. The discussion focuses on how building data Read more…
with expert Severin Werner of LPM AG Summary In this episode of Concretely, Johannes Lohner talks to Severin Werner, an experienced chemist and expert surveyor at LPM, about coatings in the construction industry. The focus is on common weaknesses during application, causes of structural damage, moisture measurement methods, and how Read more…
Zusammenfassung Prüfinstitute spielen eine zentrale Rolle in der Qualitätssicherung und Werterhaltung von Bauwerken. Aldo Rancati, Leiter der akkreditierten Prüfstelle Tecnotest, gibt im Gespräch mit Johannes Lohner Einblicke in Kontrollprüfungen während der Bauphase und detaillierte Zustandsuntersuchungen bestehender Bauwerke. Dabei wird deutlich: Nur durch präzise Prüfmethoden lassen sich Fehlentscheidungen vermeiden und nachhaltige Read more…
with Christoph Mauderli from Mauderli AG Your browser does not support the audio element. Introduction The company Mauderli, led by Christoph Mauderli, has established itself as a pioneer in the field of innovative building materials in recent years. In particular, the use of Ultra High Performance Fiber Reinforced Compound (UHPFRC) Read more…
with Professor Eugen Brühwiler Summary The second part of our exploration into Ultra-High-Performance Fiber-Reinforced Concrete (UHPFRC) delves into the market dynamics, challenges of adoption, and comparisons with other composite materials. UHPFRC offers innovative opportunities for engineers, asset owners, and contractors but also demands a shift in mindset and approach for Read more…
With expert Edgar Kälin, CEO of his namesake engineering firm Summary In this episode of Podcast Concretely, the Ultra-High-Performance Fiber-Reinforced Compound (UHPFRC)—is introduced as a material that is revolutionizing structural preservation. Edgar Kälin, managing director of his eponymous engineering firm, shares his extensive experience with the material and explains its Read more…
with Professor Rade Hajdin, CEO of IMC (Infrastructure Maintenance Consultants) in Zürich “Innovative Technologies” Summary In this podcast episode, Johannes Lohner welcomes Professor Rade Hajdin, CEO of a leading consultancy in infrastructure management,. Professor Hajdin has extensive experience in the research and application of technologies in construction and emphasizes the Read more…
