Construction Management Services
Our engineers and designers combine their knowledge of proven construction methods, site logistics and scheduling for all types of civil engineering, building construction and civil engineering projects and support internal project teams and external clients in the scheduling and management of their planning and construction processes.
The development of integrated schedules for an optimal and at all times controllable planning and construction process is our core competence. At our offices in Hamburg, Berlin, Essen, Düsseldorf and Frankfurt, we work for our clients throughout Germany and, if required, beyond. Because we understand that the best scheduling is not worth much without effective communication, we are pleased to integrate our services seamlessly into your BIM process.
Our work planners / schedulers also ensure smooth construction processes and adherence to the planned deadlines on site during project execution. Whether classic PMBoK, agile (e.g. Scrum) or using lean construction management methods and tools - we keep the overview and recognize the potential impact on the overall project even in the event of minor deviations.
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Work preparation
The groundwork for successful project execution is laid early on in the classic areas covered by work preparation. Multifaceted software tools support client-specific visualizations, and facilitate internal and external communication. Our integrated approach to work preparation is rounded out with effective scheduling and schedule controlling.
Main service components:
- Construction site set-up planning
- Construction phase/workflow planning incl. visualizations
- Construction method technology
- Logistics concepts
- Designing temporary aids to construction
Scheduling and resource planning / schedule controlling
Ever more ambitious construction deadlines under complex conditions call for scheduling and schedule steering experts to ensure that our clients’ specified project targets are stably and securely achieved. In providing resource-oriented scheduling, we consider all of the important project processes, and all logistical parameters. This includes the phases of design, approval, tender and award, construction, commissioning and final inspection and, where required, the relocation process.
Together with our project partners, we put effective schedule controlling in place and, where potential divergences are identified, we develop effective countermeasures early on.
We create clear, integrated 4D models to illustrate, check, communicate and secure the construction process.
Main service components:
- Scheduling feasibility studies/construction time optimization
- Integrated, resource-oriented master/detail schedule incl. all preparatory processes from concept phase to handover
- Practical scheduling (target/actual comparisons) including trend and divergence analyses
- Commissioning and final inspection planning
- Model-based scheduling (4D)
- Construction process steering using Last Planner
- Path-time diagrams
- Schedule Risk Analysis
Project steering / project management
Practical, customized project steering provides clients and their project teams with professional support exactly where they need it. Our experienced employees possess broad-based experience from many completed projects, covering the entire spectrum of project steering and project management issues from the early concept phase through to handover. By means of project-specific solutions and active controlling, we and the client’s team ensure stable processes, thus jointly achieving the project’s objectives.
Main service components:
- Specification for project steering as specified in Section 205 AHO such as:
- Project-specific set-up and workflow organization
- Scheduling, capacities and logistics
- Payment plans/fund flow plans
- Quick checks/ Second opinion
- Opportunity and risk assessments
- Advice on contract wording (scheduling/resources/interfaces)
- Logistics management
- Advice on collaboration tools
- Consulting and implementation of lean construction management methods

Dr. Gabriele Ehrhardt
HOCHTIEF Engineering GmbH, Consult Construction Management Services
Lyoner Strasse 25
D-60528 Frankfurt on Main
Tel.: +49 172 6600328
Gaby.Ehrhardt@hochtief.de