Existing Buildings & Heritage Conservation
Coordinating refurbishment with respect for building fabric, heritage and economic viability.
- Existing-building assessment
- Refurbishment strategy
- Heritage coordination
- Cost, schedule and risk management
Services that make construction projects controllable.
KRINGS INGENIEURE XPERTEN supports projects throughout Germany with construction management, project management, client advisory and owner’s representation, project checks and funding advice. Tendering and procurement complement our services. Funding advice and tendering and procurement are also available as dedicated service pages.
We combine technical expertise with cost, schedule and risk management – as individual services or as integrated project support.
Clear services. Personal responsibility. The whole project in view.
Our services start where decisions have the greatest impact.
Before procurement and construction, key decisions are made that shape cost, schedule, quality and risk. KRINGS INGENIEURE XPERTEN therefore starts by reviewing objectives, framework conditions and responsibilities, and derives the appropriate project organisation and service scope from them.
Our services at a glance
Our services can be commissioned individually or combined. Our particular strengths are refurbishment, listed buildings and cost-conscious construction. We support residential projects from single-family homes to apartment buildings, hotels, offices and commercial properties, and student accommodation.
Construction Management & Site Supervision
Reliable oversight of execution, quality, schedules and costs.
- Site coordination
- Quality assurance
- Schedule and cost control
- Handover and defects management
Project Management
Clear responsibilities, transparent reporting and controlled project delivery.
- Project organisation
- Cost and schedule management
- Interfaces and coordination
- Risk management
Client Advisory & Representation
Independent technical and commercial support for project owners.
- Decision support
- Project guidance
- Client representation
- Transparent reporting
Project Check
Early technical and commercial appraisal before key decisions.
- Feasibility and planning law
- Budget and viability
- Risks and opportunities
- Actionable recommendations
Funding Advisory
Assess funding options alongside project planning and financial viability.
- Funding eligibility
- New-build and refurbishment
- Requirements and deadlines
- Project integration
Tendering & Procurement
Structured scopes, comparable bids and sound procurement decisions.
- Tender documents
- Bid evaluation
- Procurement strategy
- Cost and interface control
Which service in which project phase?
KRINGS INGENIEURE XPERTEN can join at any project stage. The greatest room for influence is often at the beginning. The six phases show at a glance which questions typically come to the fore and which services are particularly relevant.
01
Project concept
Project objectives · Site / existing building · initial feasibility · cost framework · funding options
Relevant:
Project Check & Development
02
Assessment
Planning law · areas · options · commercial viability · risks · delivery model
Relevant:
Project Check · Cost, Schedule & Risk Management
03
Design
Design coordination · quality standards · interfaces · cost updates · decisions
Relevant:
Project Management & Owner’s Representation · Design Coordination
04
Procurement
Tender readiness · bills of quantities · bid review · bidder meetings · contract and interface clarification
Relevant:
Tendering & Procurement · Trade-by-trade / General Contractor / Design-Build
05
Construction
Construction coordination · quality · schedule · cost · variations · invoices · documentation
Relevant:
Construction Management & Site Supervision · Project Management
06
Handover
Inspections · defects · project documentation · handover · warranty matters
Relevant:
Construction Management & Site Supervision
Project Check & Development
With our PROJECT CHECK, we assess feasibility, planning law, areas, costs, schedule, funding, delivery model and risks.
You receive robust decision-making foundations, optimisation opportunities and the open questions that should be resolved before acquisition, design or procurement.
Assess early. Compare options. Make robust decisions.
Project Management & Owner’s Representation
Project management: We coordinate stakeholders and manage cost, schedule, quality and risk. Reporting, clear decision paths and systematic follow-up of open items keep the client able to act.
Owner’s representation: We represent the owner’s interests in dealings with designers, contractors and other stakeholders. We challenge solutions, resolve conflicts of objectives and prepare decisions across design, procurement and construction.
Typical tasks: Project organisation · Decisions · Interfaces · Cost and schedule · Changes and variations · Documentation
Design, Tendering & Procurement
Robust procurement requires clearly defined design information, unambiguous scopes and comparable bids. KRINGS INGENIEURE XPERTEN therefore connects design coordination, tendering and procurement into one continuous process – with particular attention to interfaces and later variation risks.
Design coordination
Design coordinationReview of design informationInterface clarificationDefinition of quality standards and scope boundaries
Tendering
Quantity take-offsScope descriptionsBills of quantities by tradeTender-readiness reviewDefinition of tender procedures
Procurement
Obtaining bidsFormal and technical bid reviewBid comparisonBidder meetingsClarification of deviationsAward recommendationPreparation of appointment
Delivery strategy: trade-by-trade, general contractor or design-build
The choice of delivery model affects responsibilities, interfaces, design risks and the client’s ability to manage the project.
TRADE-BY-TRADEDirect contracts with individual tradesHigh cost and scope transparencyIntensive interface coordination
GENERAL CONTRACTORConstruction bundled under one contractual partnerClearly defined scope requiredChanges and variations must be actively managed
DESIGN-BUILDDesign and construction largely under one responsibilityProject objectives and quality standards must be defined earlyClient-side control remains essential
KRINGS INGENIEURE XPERTEN evaluates the delivery models on a project-specific basis and, depending on the commission, supports strategy, tendering, negotiation, contract and interface clarification, as well as management during delivery. The decisive factor is not a preferred model, but a workable allocation of responsibility and risk for the specific project.
Construction Management & Site Supervision
During construction, design becomes built reality. KRINGS INGENIEURE XPERTEN coordinates site processes, monitors agreed quality and schedules, documents deviations and follows up required decisions.
Construction: Site and interface coordination · Schedule monitoring · Quality control · Construction progress documentation
Cost and inspections: Measurement and invoice review · Evaluation of variations within the agreed scope · Preparation and support of inspections · Defect recording and follow-up
Handover: Project documentation · Handover support · Support with warranty matters
Commercial viability does not end with construction cost.
Capital expenditure is only one part of the commercial assessment. Where relevant to the project decision, we also consider funding, operation, maintenance, energy and life cycle, and assess which standards are technically appropriate and commercially viable.
Affordable Construction
Commercial viability through early decisions, clear standards, market-oriented procurement and consistent cost management.
BIM from the Owner’s Perspective
We define which digital information is required, when, and at what quality: the Employer’s Information Requirements (EIR). This includes coordination, data review and documentation.
Funding as part of the project strategy
We align funding conditions, project concept, costs and schedule at an early stage – including for municipal projects.
Climate-Adapted Construction
Heat, water, shading, greenery, materials and operation need to be considered together. We assess impact, cost and buildability – for durable buildings and well-functioning outdoor spaces.
How we work
The scope of services is not taken mechanically from a catalogue. At the outset, we clarify the project phase, objectives, available design information, organisational model and responsibilities. From this, we develop a management and service framework tailored to the project.
01
Start early
Clarify project objectives, decision requirements and risks before unnecessary commitments are made.
02
Represent interests
Organise responsibilities and interfaces so that the client’s interests remain visible throughout the overall project.
03
Manage transparently
Maintain and address cost, schedule, risks, changes and decisions in a transparent and traceable way.
Planning a construction project?
Let’s discuss it as early as possible.
The earlier technical, commercial and organisational questions are brought together, the greater the room for action.
