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Sustainability certifications for buildings: requirements, benefits, and funding opportunities
QNG, DGNB certification, and more: Find out which sustainability certifications matter, what government certifications cover, and when they are required for BEG funding.
Matterhorn-Gotthard Railway: Renovation of the highest station
The Matterhorn-Gotthard Railway is rebuilding its highest station to make it accessible. The challenging conversion is being planned by Schällibaum – with ALLPLAN Civil.
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German Design Award for BHKW Leipzig North-West
Because its façade is a work of art, the German Design Award 2023 goes to the Leipzig North-West combined heat and power plant.
Hidden Gems: 4 Underrated Features in ALLPLAN That Will Change Your Workflow
Architectural visualization expert, Pietro Massai, shares his top four powerful yet underutilized Allplan features for improved site analysis, rendering, and collaboration.
Seamless Design to Delivery: Combining ALLPLAN and SCIA Engineer
Explore how the seamless collaboration between Allplan and SCIA Engineer supports innovation in engineering projects across the globe. More on our Blog.
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A love letter to concrete
Find out how Heidelberg Materials demonstrated the versatility of concrete as an attractive building material in the construction of its corporate headquarters.
The Top 5 Blogs of 2025
A look at the five ALLPLAN blogs that captured the most interest from readers in 2025, spanning technology, standards, and sustainability.
Reactivation of the Siemensbahn: KREBS+KIEFER relies on ALLPLAN
BIM Champion 2025 KREBS+KIEFER is drawing on its full planning capabilities for the "Reactivation of the Siemensbahn" project – and making intensive use of ALLPLAN in BIM planning.
From Design to Field: How ALLPLAN Civil Streamlined a Complex Highway Project in Romania
From design to field, ALLPLAN Civil enabled a connected workflow for Romania’s complex Sibiu-Făgăraș Highway project.
Architectural Icons Built with Precast Concrete
Explore six iconic buildings that showcase the creativity and precision of precast concrete in modern architecture.
Where’s the AI for Engineers? Practical Tools and Applications
See how is AI being applied to real engineering workflows, from automation to model enrichment, visualization, and sustainability planning.
Designing for Net Zero: Sustainability in ALLPLAN 2026
ALLPLAN 2026 equips AEC teams with tools for sustainable design – from carbon optioneering and resource efficiency to automated compliance.
Recycled Cement: A Breakthrough for Sustainability
A new innovation from the University of Cambridge is a breakthrough in recycling waste concrete into zero-emissions cement.
The 20 most expensive buildings in the world: from super mosques to luxury casinos
Which buildings cost the most? The 20 most expensive buildings in the world – from super mosques to mega hotels ► Read now.
Future-proof multi-generational living in a courtyard development
A future-proof housing development in Traunstein demonstrates how 3D modelling in ALLPLAN ensures consistent quality and seamless collaboration.
Why Data-Driven Decisions Are Reshaping the Future of AEC
Early, data-driven decisions are transforming AEC workflows. See how, and explore the benefits and future trends in our latest blog.
ALLPLAN 2026: Smarter Workflows, Sustainable Design, and Seamless Collaboration from Concept to Construction
ALLPLAN 2026’s new features enable smarter workflows, sustainable design, and seamless collaboration from concept to construction – see how.
ALLPLAN BLOG - The blog for everyone in the construction industry
Hello and welcome to the ALLPLAN Blog! The blog for everyone in the construction industry. Can we be honest? Does the world really need another blog? We asked ourselves this question before we launched the ALLPLAN BLOG in 2016. After intensive self-reflection, we came to a clear conclusion: No. However, what we felt was still missing was a format that represented the AEC industry in all its diversity - from architecture and urban planning to civil engineering and infrastructure, materials science, new technologies, production methods and construction methods.
We are as passionate about aesthetic form as we are about sustainable substance - and above all about the successful combination of both aspects. We are particularly interested in innovative ideas, concepts, processes and projects that improve construction. In doing so, we take a look at practice, but also at research and teaching. Our contributions are aimed at professionals such as architects, urban planners and engineers, as well as building owners, developers and general planners, whose needs and requirements represent the beginning of better building. Of course, anyone who finds their way to our site out of curiosity or by chance is also very welcome. Because the construction/AEC industry is too fascinating and beautiful not to share it with everyone.