Day 1: Tuesday, 10th March 2026

Panel 2: Prefabrication – The Future of Construction

17 Optimizing floor systems using precast elements – CO2 equivalents according to the DAfStb GHG guideline in the overall project context
Optimierung von Deckensystemen mit Fertigteilen – CO2-Äquivalente nach DAfStb-THG-Richtlinie im Gesamtprojektkontext
Sarah-Maria Haug, M. Sc.; Dr.-Ing. Matthias Hillebrand
18 New product standards for precast concrete elements
Neue Produktnormen für Betonfertigteile
Dipl.-Ing. Mathias Tillmann
19 RC concrete in prefabrication – practical report from a prefabrication plant on consistent use
RC-Beton in der Vorfertigung – Praxisbericht eines Fertigteilwerkes zum konsequenten Einsatz
Martin Risse, M. Sc.; Timo Gließner, B. Eng.
20 The Ecoelement: 100% natural aggregate substitution and practical use
Das EcoElement mit 100 % Natursteinersatz – Die praktische Anwendung
Sebastian Koch, B. Sc.; Wolfgang Büscher
21 Resource-efficient architectural concrete
Ressourcenschonender Architekturbeton
Dipl.-Ing. Jens Geffert
22 Project report on St. Johannis Church in Ellrich
Projektbericht zur St. Johannis-Kirche in Ellrich
Marcel Keilholz
23 New FPC sample manual for precast concrete elements
Neues WPK-Musterhandbuch für Betonfertigteile
Dipl.-Ing. Mathias Tillmann
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