06Services · ESG & sustainability

Building with responsibility.

For us, ESG is not marketing — it is methodology. We bring environmental, social and governance thinking into every planning phase, from the material data sheet to the neighbourhood assembly.

— Three pillars

What ESG really means in construction.

We treat the three pillars not as a checklist but as a stance. Concretely, that means:

01 — Environmental

Ecologically resilient building

Lifecycle assessment, embodied energy, circular materials. We evaluate components not only by U-value, but also by origin, CO₂ balance and disassembly. Photovoltaics and heat pumps are standard for us, not add-ons.

02 — Social

Neighbourhoods you want to stay in

Building has impact — on tenants, neighbourhoods, districts. We pay attention to dwell quality, accessibility, daylight, noise protection and shared spaces. Tenant electricity and shared outdoor areas are frequent components.

03 — Governance

Transparently documented

Complete site diaries, full material records, audit-ready funding and energy certificates. On request we accompany you through DGNB or QNG certification — including every record and audit.

— Certifications

Evidence that counts.

We guide you through the formal requirements — from funding confirmation to audit report.

01

QNG certificate

Quality Seal for Sustainable Buildings — the basis for KfW Efficiency House funding with NH bonus.

02

DGNB pre-certification

German Sustainable Building Council — on request from planning through to audit support.

03

BEG/KfW

Eligible planning under the Federal Funding for Efficient Buildings — residential and non-residential.

04

GEG certificate

Building Energy Act certificate including every energy balance and ventilation concept.

— Engagement

Let's sharpen your ESG profile.

We assess your project for funding eligibility, certification potential and lifecycle metrics — free of charge in the initial conversation.

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