ONE ROOF

*For further information,
please see
page 53.
ViCon (Virtual Design and Construction)*
HOCHTIEF ViCon specializes in services for all phases
of the project life cycle, based on the principle of building
digitally first. With the ViCon range of processes
and technologies, our subsidiary supports construction
projects from early planning, throughout construction
and on to the operating phase. Selected data is retained
through all phases. This data is updated at each iteration,
allowing it to be reused indefinitely.
The heart of ViCon is a digital 3D computer model that
can be enhanced to a 4D model by including extra information
such as time, cost and utilization data. ViCon
considerably reduces the effort and expense of entering
and describing a problem, allowing substantially more
time for actual problem­solving on behalf of clients.
HOCHTIEF’s aim is to save time and money in project
implementation and to detect inconsistencies early on
in project planning so as to minimize risk. Clear 4D
models greatly ease communication between all parties
to a project and help in achieving the planned outcome.
Integrated with operational processes, building
information modeling becomes a highly useful tool for
all those involved.
All HOCHTIEF corporate units benefit from ViCon. Up
to the end of 2009, we had deployed the technique on
over 400 projects worldwide. The company also provides
its service to outside clients. Alongside project
managers, developers, clients and investors, the new
technology is primarily of benefit to architects and engineers.
HOCHTIEF ViCon notably became established
in the Arab region with several successful projects during
the year under review.
Business activities of the HOCHTIEF Group
We structure our business activities along the life cycle
of infrastructure projects, real estate and facilities. With
its modules of development, construction, services, and
concessions and operation, HOCHTIEF spans every link
in the construction value chain. Close global teamwork
between our corporate units enables us to serve at all
phases of highly complex projects and to create lasting
value for clients.
Present in all key construction markets—notably Europe,
the Americas, Australia, the Asia­Pacific region and the
Gulf states—HOCHTIEF is an international provider of
construction services with a global network. According to
statistics from the Engineering News­Record, HOCHTIEF
is the most international provider of construction services
in the world. The Handelsblatt Firmencheck 2009 survey
ranked HOCHTIEF as the most international German
company. Our broad standing also allows us to
compensate regional market fluctuations.
Our business activities are driven by innovation and
market demand. Areas of focus in 2009 included sustainable
projects—for example, green building, energy
efficiency and renewables—as well as infrastructure
projects. Under the banner of “One roof—all solutions,”
we also strengthened teamwork between our operational
units to further enhance our one­stop service
capability.
Every HOCHTIEF project is unique and demands cus­
tom solutions. For this reason, we take a very flexible
approach, bringing innovative strength and excellent
quality to bear in our work as long­standing, reliable
partners to our clients.
For further information on the business activities of our
operational units, please see pages 3 and 4 and pages
83–109.
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