32 - Drees & Sommer

PROJECT CONTROL FOR SPORTS FACILITIES
Professional management enabled realization
in record time: The Chiemgau-Arena was rendered
fit for competitions within a few months
An elegant concept from the start
Right at the beginning of the project,
the Ruhpolding Municipal Council commissioned
Drees & Sommer to develop
a master plan. In doing so, the client
consciously chose a company with
extensive experience in winter sports.
For example, the project managers were
able to demonstrate expertise from
project control of the 2005 Nordic Ski
World Cup in Oberstdorf.
Now, as then, the experts were impressive
in every respect. Together
with the principal and users they were
able to translate all requirements and
wishes into an elegant overall concept.
The proposed measures were coordinated
with subsidy providers and
approval authorities at an early stage,
leading to optimal cost and schedule
stability.
One of the many unique features
of Ruhpolding was the fact that the
construction site was located in a
water protection area, a landscape
conservation area, a nature reserve,
and a flora & fauna habitat. This meant
that further close coordination with the
appropriate regulatory authorities was
of great importance. With the support
of additional consultants and specialists,
Drees & Sommer coordinated timely
building approval involving a total of
some 30 permits. An active on-site
presence resulted in project managers
quickly establishing a rapport with all
parties involved.
Professional project organization and
control
To complete all construction work in
2010 and ensure completion in time
for the 2011 World Championship,
demolition began immediately after the
last day of competition in March 2010.
Drees & Sommer supported the Municipality
of Ruhpolding with project leadhouse
functions and project control
services for all individual subprojects,
delivering systematic project organization
as well as schedule and cost
planning. The professional control of the
project team and construction processes
ensured adherence both to the budget
and to the ambitious schedule. After a
construction period of only ten months,
training and competition resumed at the
Chiemgau-Arena as planned and the
Master plan: Well planned is half built
2011 World Cup was successfully hosted.
The Chiemgau-Arena is now a shining
example of environmental protection
and operational cost savings: All new
buildings obtain their heat energy via
groundwater heat pumps. So bring
on the Biathlon World Championship!
Ruhpolding is very well prepared.
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