Construction and hygiene at the highest level for premium cheese production
- Hygiene was the top priority: the refurbishment took place during ongoing cheese production, making strict cleanliness and contamination prevention absolutely essential.
- Hygienic air-lock systems were implemented to prevent dust and particles from entering the production areas, ensuring pristine air quality.
- Regular inspections, enhanced cleaning routines and continuous on-site quality checks ensured full compliance with stringent hygiene standards.
- This highly controlled approach enabled smooth, safe and uninterrupted factory operations throughout the renovation period – delivered without compromising production quality or operational continuity.
Managing the project cost structure
- Leveraging our strong expertise in cost control, value engineering and budget monitoring, we delivered this complex refurbishment – carried out under ongoing production – within the projected budget.
DGNB Gold – the world’s first dairy
- Our green building consultancy played a crucial role in supporting Vorarlberg Milch in achieving the prestigious DGNB Gold certification.
- By implementing sustainable practices and energy-efficient technologies, we significantly reduced the facility’s environmental footprint.
- We provided comprehensive guidance throughout the entire certification process, ensuring all DGNB criteria, documentation and performance standards were met.
- As a result, Vorarlberg Milch became the first dairy production facility worldwide to receive this recognition – a global milestone for sustainable food production.
Client
- Vorarlberg Milch, Feldkirch (BHM INGENIEURE – Engineering & Consulting GmbH)
Location
- Feldkirch, Austria
Period
- 2018 – 2019
Investment/construction costs
- EUR 30 million
Sector
- Logistics
- Production
- Storage
Number of projects
- Single project
Type of project
- Construction – new development (enlargement)
- Reconstruction under operation
Type of service
- Project Management – cost monitoring only
- Green Building Consulting – DGNB building certificate
Key value add
- Efficient cost, time and quality management via reconstruction under operation
- DGNB Gold for the new building – the world’s first dairy compliant with DGNB
