Profile 2018 Buildings Energy & Industry Infrastructure
Growth and development page 6
Cool wooden structures page 24
Expertise for the pharmaceutical industry page 40
Competent and committed consulting At MOE, we believe that the best and most competent consulting requires dedicated employees, a positive corporate culture and attractive working conditions. Our employees’ professionalism, dedication and ability to solve customer challenges is what makes MOE successful. We work in an interdisciplinary and comprehensive manner, with an emphasis on cooperation and development. Through highly specialised knowledge and experience we create value for our customers within the business areas of Buildings, Energy & Industry and Infrastructure. Our solutions create long-term value that contributes to a more sustainable society and helps solve the challenges of the future. MOE is a company with more than 800 employees in offices spread across Denmark and subsidiaries in Norway and the Philippines. Welcome to a workplace, a business partner and a consultant. Welcome to MOE.
Christian Listov-Saabye CEO
Mikael Lyngsfeldt COO
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Content ABOUT US
3 Competent and committed consulting
9 Organisation
12 MOE Academy
6 Management Review
10 Strengthening our competencies
13 Sport and culture
8 Financial highlights
11 Expansion in Norway
14 The MOE study trip
Growth and development
MOE | Zealand
New office in Norway's largest growth zone
Career opportunities and interdisciplinary cooperation We are MOE
Hallo Hamburg!
ABOUT THE MARKET
29 Retail
Copenhagen Mall is changing
16 Culture
A Yin-Yang shaped panda habitat
18 Office buildings
30 Education
Outstanding office environments
When the school opens up to the city
22 Energy, Sustainability and indoor climate We set new standards
24 Wood buildings Cool wooden structures
26 Digital retail construction "Krystallen" is a BIM success story
20 Client Consultancy
Sky high level of client consultancy
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28 Facilities Management Effective, energy-efficient operation
32 Housing
A place to live for all generations
34 Health
Hospital construction using the PPP model
36 Swimming pool technology A swim in beautiful surroundings
38 Laboratories
Cutting edge construction at the home of innovation
44 District Heating
High end expertise for the pharmaceutical industry
HerningvĂŚrket produces more heat from wood chips
Amager bakke Steel Structures in the European Super League
52 Freght Transport
What happens if the rail ferries stop sailing?
46 Production
53 E-commerce
48 Airport
54 Sports
Industry consulting across the globe
From landside to airside
42 Energy
A cycle ride along the rampart
Strategic and economic planning of district heating
45 Machinery & Process 40 Pharma
50 Bridges & Civil Works
How does e-commerce affect road traffic?
Playing fields that help adapt to climate change
49 Airport
New airport shortcut
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MANAGEMENT REVIEW
Growth and development
Our history Expansion of H.C. Ørstedsværket
1930 The company is founded by A.J. Moe
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6,000 shelters built in Denmark
1944
Frederiksberg Rådhus inaugurated
1953
The Black Diamond inaugurated
Copenhagen Airport Landing
1969
1992
1999
A.J. Moe merges with O.H. Brødsgaard with the name Moe & Brødsgaard
2003 New office in Fredericia
2004 New office in Aarhus
Results The development of the MOE Group is characterised by growth and investment. A good market and a clear strategy have achieved growth in all three business areas – Buildings, Energy & Industry and Infrastructure. The net revenue for the year of the overall MOE Group in 2017 amounts to DKK 587 million, compared to DKK 531 million in 2016. The net revenue for the year of the parent company, MOE Denmark, amounts to DKK 560 million, compared to DKK 550 million in 2016. The ordinary profit after tax is DKK 17.3 million, compared to DKK 25.2 million in 2016, and is affected by investments in the subsidiaries and in acquisitions. The result fulfils expectations and is assessed to be satisfactory. Strategic acquisitions In 2017, MOE added another geographical location to its map when Nielsen & Risager, based in Næstved Denmark, became part of the MOE family. Nielsen & Risager has particular expertise within geotechnical engineering, civil works, water and the environment, and the supply area. Nielsen & Risager contributes 30 employees, who together with the department in Vordingborg have become the new MOE | Zealand. Close to year-end, Lars Lindgaard Ingeniør Rådgivning became part of the MOE Group. Lars Lindgaard’s employees are specialists in energy planning and client consulting and have a strong network for customers in the industrial sector. Lars Lindgaard will now be part of MOE Aarhus. During 2018, the head office in Copenhagen will be expanded to create space for 250 new employees over the next few years. Subsidiary companies MOE has strengthened its position in Norway in recent years. To continue in our growth track, we have invested in establishing yet another office in the Oslo area. The office has been opened in the Follo region, which is one of Norway’s strongest growth zones. Infrastructure has also been added to our competencies and the larger organisation supports the strategy of growth within construction, infrastructure and business.
Rødovre Centrum expanded
2005 New office in Aalborg
2009 Subsidiary in Norway
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2012 New office in Vordingborg
2013 Navneskift til MOE
The future is digital MOE has focus on development and investment in digital competencies and tools. It is important to be at the forefront of technological development in order to create future-oriented solutions for our customers. BIM and ICT streamline the collaboration processes, provide a better decision-making basis in the early stages, secure buildable projects and reduce costs. Virtual user involvement and collaboration with suppliers and contractors on ready-to-build models are in focus. CSR MOE wishes to contribute to sustainable development, both through our own conduct and the projects with which we work. We create sustainable and well-considered solutions that help to develop society and meet the challenges of the future. We are a member of the Danish Association for Responsible Construction and the Green Building Council Denmark. Our CSR policy is formulated on the basis of the principles of the UN Global Compact and Responsible Construction. We have chosen the areas which lie within our sphere of influence and our business areas. In 2018 we will continue our CSR work to integrate the UN Sustainable Development Goals in our policy areas. The best employees in the sector MOE has the best employees in the sector and has the ambition to be the best workplace. We promote an open and inclusive culture in which employees have a high degree of influence on the organisation of their own work. Our flat organisation provides short decision-making channels and decisive managers who can take decisions quickly and plan the work effectively. The development of employees’ and managers’ competencies is an area of focus. In 2017, the MOE Academy was expanded with a number of new courses. Furthermore, an executive training programme was established, with focus on developing skilled and inclusive managers. MOE is owned by executive employees ranging from the Executive Board to Corporate Technical Directors. The organisation is characterised by an entrepreneurial spirit, decisiveness and commitment.
MOE wins Amagerværket BIO4
The Blue Planet inaugurated
MOE wins Amager Bakke
The subsidiary Pacific Tech Solutions in the Philippines provides a platform for increased competitiveness and resource security and also helps to achieve our strategy of international assignments with Danish know-how.
2014 Subsidiary in the Philippines
2015 Purchase of TetraPlan
MOE wins Light rail in the Capital
2016 Purchase of Seacon
2017 Purchase of Nielsen & Risager and new office in Næstved
2018 Purchase of Lars Lindgaard Consulting Engineers 7
Financial highlights Results for the MOE Group
2014 (t. DKK)
2015 (t. DKK)
2016 (t. DKK)
2017 (t. DKK)
Net turnover
416,095
454,575
531,385
587,162
Results primary operations
21,878
25,932
32,466
22,548
Results after tax
18,581
19,535
25,249
16,298
Equity
60,526
71,950
84,549
90,779
Operating profit margin Solvency ratio
5.3
5.7
6.1
3.8
26.7
27.0
26.8
26,0
*Results from 2017 includes the subsidiary in the Philippines.
Net turnover
Operating profit margin
t. DKK 800000
% 10,0
600000
7,5
400000
5,0
200000
2,5
0
2014 2014
2015 2015
2016 2016
2017 2017
Solvency ratio
800
30
600
20
400
10
200
2014 2014
2015 2015
2014 2014
2015 2015
2016 2016
2017 2017
Average no. Full time employees
% 40
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2016 2016
2017 2017
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2014 2014
2015 2015
2016 2016
2017 2017
Organisation MOE is geographically organized with nationwide offices in Denmark and subsidiaries in Norway and the Philippines. The business areas Construction, Energy & Industry and Infrastructure are present in all offices where the professionalism and expertise can be drawn upon by the entire firm. Organisation
Board of Directors
MOE is owned by the leading employees and is the largest owner-managed consulting engineering firm in Denmark. The Board of Directors is composed of representatives from owners and employees.
Directors
Finance
The top management of MOE consists of the Executive Board, the leading staff functions and Division Directors from all geographies.
Buildings
Copenhagen
Administration
Zealand
Aarhus
Aalborg
Fredericia
MOE Norway
PacificTech Solutions
Energy & Indutry Infrastrukture
Subsidiaries
ASKER
FOLLO
MANILA
AALBORG
Project organisation
AARHUS NÆSTVED COPENHAGEN FREDERICIA
VORDINGBORG
MOE has a clear and manageable project organisation that ensures a short chain of command and rapid decision making. Individual projects are managed by the project manager, who leads a project team designed for the assignment. The project manager has overall responsibility in relation to the client and reports to the project owner.
Client
QHSE
Project Manager
Project Owner
Project Team
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STRENGTHENING OUR COMPETENCIES
MOE | Zealand With Nielsen & Risager on board, MOE has strengthened its regional presence and disciplines such as geotechnical engineering, harbour construction and sewage.
In 2017, MOE was able to welcome Nielsen & Risager, a company that is based in NĂŚstved in the southern part of Zealand and has high expertise in several fields. MOE has had a competent team of geotechnical engineers and drilling specialists for a long time. They can now look forward to exchanging experiences and professional sparring with their new colleagues from Nielsen & Risager, who are equally strong in this area. Like MOE, the company has special vehicles for soil testing, which means the drilling fleet has also been strengthened. Overall, we
New outlet in Greve Client Greve Spildevand A/S Contractor M.J. Eriksson
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have increased our geotechnical engineering capacity and improved our level of experience in terms of practicalities, technical calculations and laboratory testing. A special aspect where Nielsen & Risager brings new competencies to MOE is the area of port construction and other construction work towards water. This expertise has been
put to use in a 50,000 m2 exclusive residential development at Tuborg Harbour, for which our colleagues in Copenhagen have received technical assistance. Sewage Among Nielsen & Risager’s many long term customer relationships, there are quite a few supply companies. This is due to the fact that Nielsen & Risager have in depth knowledge of establishing and renovating pumping stations, treatment plants and other types of sewage plants. An area of expertise that also encompasses CRM, processing and sewage planning.
EXPANSION IN NORWAY
New office in Norway's largest growth zone We are ready for more exciting opportunities in the North.
We have strengthened our position in Norway in recent years and increased our number of employees organically. To continue the growth track, we have opened an additional office, which will be located in the Follo region. This is one of Norway's strongest growth zones with a vibrant business community and strong construction activity. The region is centrally located between Oslo and Sweden, and in the future the new Follo Line will link the region even closer to the Norwegian capital.
According to the Director of MOE in Norway, Sune Wendelboe, the location of our new office will bring exciting opportunities:
“We have good relations with several partners in the region, and we have been involved in local construction, infrastructure and business projects for a long time. The new office will place us even closer to our current and future customers,” says Sune Wendelboe.
An attractive market There are several prospect-rich areas in Norway. The country's government will invest massively in the development of the national infrastructure, and the Danish Chamber of Commerce estimates that up to 38,000 residential units will be built annually on a national level. MOE has reinforced its organisation with strong professional profiles in the infrastructure area in particular to strengthen its position locally. We now have a new department manager,Nina Neple, and technical director, Ruth Heidi Pedersen, for infrastructure.
Central Kolbotn Client Oppegård Municipality Architect Nordic - Office of Architecture
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Said Mohamed Mohamud Specialist engineer | Drainage technology Fredericia
I have been given a lot of responsibility early on and I have a high degree of freedom in my work. There is a good level of flexibility, and I think that the company listens to input from employees. We work across the entire organisation, and it doesn't matter who you are and which position you hold, everyone is heard.
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MOE ACADEMY
MANAGEMENT TRAINING
Our corporate education programme has more than 35 courses on project management, leadership, systems, tools and BIM.
Ambitious management training for all the department managers will help create a motivating and attentive working environment for all employees.
MOE ACADEMY
Career opportunities and interdisciplinary cooperation Working on large interdisciplinary projects has brought Said Mohamed Mohamud to many of our offices in Denmark and the courses in MOE Academy has contributed to his career development. At the MOE Academy, employees are trained in the various aspects of project work. The courses are divided into several levels and aim to give the project staff and project managers the tools and knowledge that are required to carry out a project. The courses are based on MOE’s project model, which is a comprehensive management tool for carrying out projects.
“I have completed project management courses. Through this I have gained knowledge that allows me to interact well with project managers with regard to the timing, quality and planning of the work – now I know The MOE Way. This gives me both co-responsibility for and ownership of the project, as well as confidence, knowing that you are doing it right,” says Said.
Knowledge sharing and best practices
Network
Said is a super user of the Civil 3D software, and he took the initiative to prepare some quick simple tutorials that can be used to share knowledge about the software, tools and configuration.
One of the things that Said appreciates at MOE is the interdisciplinary collaboration and independence of his work.
“Knowledge sharing on best practices makes a lot of sense when we cooperate with the various sites. Video works well. It can easily illustrate how to use the software and optimise nowledge sharing and learning. My ambition is for us to develop even further within 3D, BIM and VDC – it is a super exciting area that is constantly changing,” says Said.
“Because there is so much interdisciplinary work, I have been to practically every office after a year or so. In addition to the work, the annual study trip and all the social events at MOE are also very good opportunities to get to know people throughout MOE,” Said concludes.
Career paths at MOE
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
PROFESSIONALISM
BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
BIM
You can evolve into a Project Manager or a Project Director. MOE academy has more than 20 courses supporting project management.
You can evolve into specialist or a Technical Director. The professional career path is supported by internal and external courses aimed at your specific professionalism.
You can evolve within employee management. MOE also has ambitious leadership courses.
You can become a BIM operator or a BIM coordinator. MOE Academy has 15 courses to support your BIM career.
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SPORTS & CULTURE
We are MOE Join MOE Social! At MOE, your initiatives are welcome. The employees arrange and participate in numerous activities ranging from sports and culture to parties and family excur-
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sions.If you dream of creating a team for your favourite sport or if you are passionate about arranging parties, there will be plenty of opportunities to have your say
at MOE. If you like to ski, you can join the annual skiing trip along with many of your colleagues.
THE MOE STUDY TRIP
Hallo Hamburg! Every year, all employees are invited to participate in a study trip to a major European city For more than 10 years, MOE has arranged an annual study trip to a major city abroad. In 2018, our destination will be Hamburg. During the day, we go on professionally oriented excursions and look at exciting architecture and engineering. In the evenings, we dine together and there is
also an opportunity to explore the city on your own. Together with the Christmas party and skiing trip, the study trip is one of the events where you will have an opportunity to get to know your colleagues across the various disciplines and locations.
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CULTURE
A Yin-Yang shaped panda habitat
The two Chinese pandas Mao Sun and He Xing are moving to their own specially designed habitat at Copenhagen Zoo. Bjarke Ingels Group, Schønherr and MOE are behind this unique construction project, where the user involvement also encompasses two curious bears. 16
The new panda habitat for the two residents Mao Sun and He Xing will have a central location at the zoo. The habitat will not only focus on the well-being of the bears. The very nature of the panda is also behind the aesthetic considerations for the architecture.
represents two complementary and mutually dependent halves. The design also takes into account that there must be a male habitat, a female habitat, a common area and a birthing cave, if the zoo is so fortunate that the two pandas mate.
In nature, male and female pandas live separately and only meet once a year during the very brief period when the female is in heat, which is why they are called the “hermits of the forest� in Chinese. Therefore, the two pandas will be living apart most of the time, but they will still be able to sense each other.
A challenging design
The solution here was a habitat inspired by the Chinese yin-yang symbol, which precisely
The round building with the double curved concrete structures will be in situ constructed This is a challenging construction task that requires at least as much technical skill on the installation side. The construction project is very installation heavy in several areas. For example, power must be wired for lighting, surveillance cameras, info stands with screens, and a restaurant. Christian Lyager is responsi-
Panda Habitat for Copenhagen Zoo Client Copenhagen Zoo Architect BIG Landscape architect Schønherr
ble for the electrical installations and says that both the aesthetics and functionality place additional demands on the installation work:
“All the installations need to be concealed,and this is no easy task when working with in situ poured concrete. In addition, there are not many suspended ceilings with space for the installations, and there are glass facades every where, even in the stalls. Of course we must also take the pandas into account. They are extremely curious by nature and take apart anything they can get a hold of. So inside the habitat we have concealed the installations inside artificial rocks.”
Natural habitat of the panda It is important to simulate the panda's natural environment, and therefore the habitat has a hilly landscape with a great wealth of plants,rocks and small streams. At the same time, the site is located at a lower level than the surrounding terrain to the south and the existing“Nordic” habitat to the east. In this respect, civil works engineer Pernille Konner has been responsible for the construction pit and sheet piling:
“My work has demanded a great deal of coordination. Both with the landscape architects and all the engineering disciplines. There are many installations in the ground. I have coordinated a great deal with our HVAC engineers, who
have been responsible for streams and a water purifying plant that ensures that all the water is recycled.” Both engineers highlight the inspiring and unconventional process. The project has to a great extent been adapted through regular dialogue with the zoo, which requires more flexibility on the part of the consultants. The dialogue with the zoo keepers has played a major role:
“There has been a lot of good and exciting input. After all, they are the ones who will be working here on a daily basis afterwards, so they know much better what the workflow will be like. It is very inspiring,” Christian Lyager concludes.
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OFFICE BUILDINGS
Outstanding office environments The new Maersk office building at Amerika Plads offers an ambitious framework to support employee satisfaction.
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Research shows that productivity may increase by 18 % when there is daylight and access/view to the surroundings
Maersk Office Building Client Maersk Architect PLH Architects
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30 %
Research shows that productivity may increase by 30 % with the right room temperature
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Research shows that productivity may increase by 23 % with the optimal lighting design customized to the work situation
In the summer of 2017, the Maersk Group was given the keys to a 13,000 m2 office building with room for 800 employees. The company has been very ambitious about the indoor climate in order to create an optimal working environment. One of those who helped meet these ambitions is Stine Holst Pedersen, who consulted on the daylight, energy, indoor climate and lighting design. A good investment Among other things, Stine's work consists of simulating daylight with Dialux and simulating indoor climate with BSim. The indoor climate simulations take a long list of factors into account, such as the number of people, ventilation and heat that is generated by various devices.
“The atrium building has a lot of natural light that contributes to the aesthetics and the level of comfort. However, the large window surfaces can also result in high temperatures during the summer months, and it is our job to solve this challenge. In this case, there have also been requirements for how often the solar shading must be used, since the desire is to prioritise daylight and indoor climate.�
Stine Holst Pedersen Specialist Energy, Indoor Climate & Lighting Design Copenhagen
Stine explains that the major focus on indoor climate may also prove to be a good investment that does more than increase employee satisfaction. Several studies have shown that a good indoor climate can increase productivity. A good indoor climate also involves acoustics. An expertise MOE has provided for this project as well. High efficiency solar cells To meet the desires for good thermal comfort, while keeping an eye on sustainability, energyefficient ventilation with cooling and high heat recovery efficiency have been used. Since the office is a low-energy building, a solar panel system has also been established on the roof. The panel has a new type of high efficiency solar cells, which produces 30 % more energy than a standard panel. LED lighting has been used throughout the office building, which has also been integrated into the specially designed cooling baffles that meet the architect's desire for a clean design.
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The building uses high-efficiency solar cells that produce 30 % more energy than standard panels.
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Sky high level of client consultancy 20
Most construction today is influenced by clear quality standards, tight budgets and schedules, all of which are of-ten subject to change multiple times throughout the process. We accomodate the needs which arise throughout. We convey things in a simple manner and ensure good cooperation between all project stakeholders. Alongside traditional client consultancy MOE offers several special services in the sector. Here are four great examples:
Project communication
Procurement consulting
In order to realise the client’s vision and goal, it is often necessary to apply a wide range of skills. MOE’s project communication staff have specialised insight and experience with communication on construction and development projects across the construction, transport, environmental and energy sectors.
Procurement can be complicated, especially when it comes to EU procurement. MOE consults on both the technical and strategic dimensions.
We understand the project dynamics and the sector. We advise on user involvement, consultations, dealing with authorities, neighbourhood communication, as well as sale and rental strategies. We are particularly experienced in improving communication between construction stakeholders on the construction site and minimising the number of errors and deficiencies.
The new Public Procurement Act opens up a number of new and exciting opportunities, such as procurement with negotiation and market dialogue. Here, money can be saved in the development budget by targeting the right market segment.
Cost Management
Legal advice
MOE has a specialised team, who ensure the optimal balance between the client’s wishes and the project’s resources.
We offer legal advice to our clients in close cooperation with our other consultants. Construction involves a number of legal matters, which span from the procurement of the task to entering various contracts and handling claims. All of which our lawyers can assist with.
Using the newest and most advanced methods, we analyse the complex factors that influence the price, thereby allowing us to identify and manage problems before they arise.
Our lawyers also function as sparring partners for our other consultants and deal with legal questions, which arise throughout a project.
Benchmarking is, of course, a vital tool and MOE has its own cost database, which draws upon our extensive project portfolio and provides a detailed basis for comparison.
Lighthouse MOE is client consultant on Lighthouse 2.0 Client Lighthouse United ApS Architect 3XN
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ENERGY, SUSTAINABILITY & INDOOR CLIMATE
We set new standards
Ambitions for sustainable construction constantly make demands for better methods and seals of approval, which will highlight the efforts made. MOE actively takes part in the development of common guidelines for the sector.
“A formula for sustainability”. This is how Green Building Council Denmark describes the certification system DGNB. As is often the case with popular expressions, there is a risk that the word sustainability is becoming too vague and randomly used. There is a need to establish clear criteria for, the definition of a sustainable building. The construction sector must live up to the same high standards and this requires professional consensus on how we measure sustainability and the methods needed to meet these ambitions. With a scheme like DGNB, builders can obtain a seal of approval based on knowledge and recognised methods. As such, sustainability can be showcased and this creates value for both customers and society. But does this mean that we can be content with simply establishing some goals and procedures? No. Because sustainable development is highly dependent on innovative input. DGNB is therefore a dynamic scheme, which constantly aligns itself with societal and technological developments. Sustainability experts at MOE, such as Peter Hesselholt, Karoline Geneser and Steffen E. Maagaard have, for a long time, contributed to the development of DGNB in Denmark and they work on several fronts to develop common standards for the industry. Optimising energy retrofitting processes If Denmark is to be CO2 neutral by 2050, much is yet to be done to energy retrofit the
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country’s many old buildings. Unfortunately, it is often the case that the expected savings from energy retrofitting are never met. MOE is a contributory author of SBI-instruction 269 ”Energy retrofitting of larger buildings – methods and procedures”. The instruction shows how to tackle the procedure correctly from the earliest phases up until operation. Corporate Technical Director for Energy Design & Indoor Climate at MOE, Steffen E. Maagaard is one of the authors and points out that clear specifications and tighter procedures go a long way.
”Regardless of how good one’s calculations are, it is important to be aware of how complex it is to achieve the desired level of energy consumption. There are several factors which are of significance and these need to be highlighted and systematised.” More accurate indoor climate calculations In the same category, MOE has contributed to preparing the new “Sector guidelines for indoor climate calculations” for InnoByg and Realdania. The guidelines were launched at the sustainability event, Building Green 2017, in Copenhagen, where they were quickly snatched up. It is now in its second edition in print. The guidelines will set a high level of professionalism and ensure that the sector will benefit from using a common approach to indoor climate calculations. Furthermore, the guidelines maintain the balance between theory and practice. For this, Steffen uses solar shading as an example.
“In many calculations it is often assumed that the shading is down for 60-80 % of the summer season. You then have a building, where you generally cannot see out. This rarely reflects the user’s actual behaviour. Therefore, we have been working to set limits that are more realistic. In general, we need to get better at focussing on a real thermal indoor climate and not just a simulated thermal indoor climate.” concludes Steffen E. Maagaard.
Steffen E. Maagaard Corporate Technical Director Energy Design & Indoor Climate Aarhus
Case study with photo from PhD defence In December 2017, Torben Østergaard defended his Business PhD, which he did in collaboration with MOE, Aalborg University and the Innovation Fund.
Torben Østergård Specialist Energy Design & Indoor Climate Aarhus
This scientific dissertation has led to the development of a unique and innovative design tool, which can show an array of options early on to give a building the optimal indoor climate and minimise energy consumption. Torben Østergård explains:
“The unknown options in the early phases are investigated by conducting thousands of simulations prior to the meetings with architects, clients or contractors. As such, we can explore the many solutions together and immediately be able to see the consequences of various design preferences. If the architect wishes to increase the glazed area by 20 %, we can now see how this will affect energy consumption and thermal comfort. We can demonstrate different ways of reaching a specific level of energy consumption, taking both indoor climate and cost into consideration.” 23
WOOD BUILDINGS
Cool wooden structures Many architects are passionate about wood, and it is also a building material that contains great potential, provided you are able to solve the challenges. We share this enthusiasm and are ready to assist with our expertise.
The Karolinelund Day Care Centre in Aalborg is expected to achieve DGNB Platinum, and one of the reasons for this is the use of certified wood. The sustainability aspect is just one of many advantages of wood as a building material, which is why we are seeing a global trend right now in this area. Building with wood is gaining ground on the other side of the Atlantic in the United States, and especially in Canada. In Europe, this is the case in countries such as Austria, Sweden and England. London is one of the cities where they are experimenting a great deal, and the height of wooden buildings is increasing.
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Approximately 40 % of the world's energy is used on construction work. The sustainable properties of wood are therefore popular.
As several studies have shown, the visual nature of wood can have a positive impact on the psyche. This is another reason why the popularity of wood buildings has grown. The lightweight materials also contribute to building faster. It requires less transport to the site and fewer lifts. In addition, the elements can quickly and easily be mounted, and there is no time consuming casting work.
Increased use of mass timber In particular, the use of mass timber as a structural material is gaining ground. Mass timber is a product where the wood is glued, nailed or connected with dowels. The structural elements acquire greater strength and stiffness than ordinary construction timber by taking advantage of the grain direction of the wood and avoiding weaknesses from knots and flaws. This will also make it easier to produce long, light elements with a high bearing capacity, which will enable the creation of spectacular architecture. 24
Kistefossdammen Day Care Centre Client Asker Municipality Architect CCO Architects
Karolinelund Day Care Centre in Aalborg Client Aalborg Municipality Contractor Lund & Staun Architect Bjerg Architecture
MOE is the engineering consultant for the construction project and the Technical Director for Wooden Structures, Bo Pedersen, is particularly pleased that they succeeded in disproving prejudice against price and moisture problems during the construction period.
“The square metre price of DKK 11,000 excl. VAT for craftsmen expenses, is at the low end of what we normally see.” Bo adds, they have tackled the moisture problems by planning the building work so that the load-bearing structural elements are erected within a period of 4 weeks for each block. The remaining and more moisture-sensitive elements were then installed under full cover. Fire safety is of course also an area of concern with wood. But MOE has quite a few fire safety specialists with good solutions that can accomodate the challenges. As our new Corporate Technical Director for Sustainability, Karoline Geneser, describes the professional environment:
“In my field, we see a great potential in wood as a building material, but there has also been some scepticism in the industry. It is very inspiring to be with a professional company where people are willing to explore new ideas”
Low CO2 footprint Approximately 40 % of the world's energy is used on building work. This is why the sustainable properties of wood are yet another reason for its popularity. Less energy is used for the production of wood products than other building materials, and wood stores CO2. In a life cycle perspective, wood can easily be recycled, while energy can be extracted by burning the wood. If you include the recycling of wood, you can actually argue that the CO2 footprint is negative. Sustainability is also about using materials locally. In Sweden they cut down 1 % of the forest over an 80-year period and continually plant new trees to replace what they cut down. The new trees can thus grow for 80 years and absorb additional CO2, while maintaining and creating new nature. Resident buildings at Lisbjerg Bakke If you really want to reap the benefits of building with wood, volume is also required. A good example of this is a new residential project at Lisbjerg Bakke with 6 buildings of three and four stories.
Lisbjerg Bakke Sustainable public housing of the future Client Al2bolig Architect Vandkunsten Architects
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DIGITAL RETAIL CONSTRUCTION
”Krystallen” is a BIM success story
Krystallen – expansion of Rødovre Centrum All engineering disciplines, construction management, client consultancy and several additional consulting services Client A/S Rødovre Centrum Arkitekt Årstiderne Arkitekter 26
Spæncom, MOE and Langkjær Stålbyg can reflect on their successful cooperation in the digital world. The shared use of BIM models gave A/S Rødovre Centrum a quicker and cheaper high-quality construction. In August 2017, the shopping centre Rødovre Centrum opened the doors to its latest expansion, Krystallen. For this building, MOE was able to provide BIM models that were so detailed that they could be used by contractors and suppliers instead of the standard 2D drawings. The models were used, amongst others, by concrete element manufacturer Spæncom and Langkjær Stålbyg, who are a steel manufacturer and installer. Two companies, who alongside MOE, stand at the forefront of digital tooling. Construction technician at Spæncom, Patrick Culleton, considers Krystallen to be a showcase example for using 3D models:
A dynamic construction process
"The level of detail in the 3D model by MOE is to date, the best I have seen. The process of modelling concrete elements for Krystallen was easier because the 3D visualisation allowed us to see the reinforcement process and bring the construction together. We easily identified and solved the problems, which would otherwise occur on the building site. The 3D model by MOE and Spæncom’s own model clearly evidenced the notion of ‘build before built'", says Patrick Culleton.
Time, price and quality
His claim is supported by project leader Peder Falkenberg from Langkjær Stålbyg:
Business manager of the Business & Home department at MOE, Per Munch Christensen, is similarly pleased with the result and highlights another positive aspect:
“The construction process in shopping centres is very dynamic. We know the overall constructions but we also design whilst building as the layout of the leases takes place concurrently. By using BIM, we have found it easier to adjust to changing circumstances. We have also been able to visualise solutions for the building’s stakeholders, the client and potential leaseholders.”
The models were also used by Aarsleff, Wicotec and JT3. Per says that this cooperative method has ensured that it was possible to keep a relatively ambitious schedule. There have been fewer errors along the way and all parties have found it easier to plan work by using the models.
“Last but not least, the models’ high level of detail made it easier for all stakeholders to provide specific prices. This gives the client a somewhat cheaper building in an otherwise tough market,” explains Per Munch Christensen.
"The 3D model made it easier for our draftsmen to finalise the drawings for construction. The level of detail also gave our installation department a better understanding of how to place and assemble the construction with regard to the surrounding building areas."
"The level of detail in the 3D model by MOE is to date, the best I have seen." - Patrick Culleton, Spæncom.
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FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
Effective, energyefficient operation MOE is the operational advisor for Sinatur Hotel & Conference We have mapped out the construction and technical conditions, digitalised and harmonised the hotels’ floor plans and implemented a common facilites management system (FM system). The aim has been to support the chain’s focus on sustainable development and provide effective, energy-efficient operation. An immersive process Choosing an FM system is a huge decision, which can have many secondary consequences. MOE facilitated a workshop for all internal stakeholders at the beginning of the process to ensure a firm basis for decision-making with full support all around. Here, all wishes, requirements and needs were covered. We focussed in particular on which data a digital facilities management system should include today and how we would ensure continuous access to all updated data.
Consulting Sinatur Hoteller The hotel chain is pursuing a climate plan and is aiming to achieve a low energy consumption. Operator Sinatur Hoteller
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Concrete plans and accurate budgets The result has been the creation of a database, containing the current and factual operational and maintenance plans, which communicates operational tasks in a simple and visual manner. At the same time, it gave the opportunity to create substantiated and accurate operational budgets, which can be communicated to the owner of the hotel chain. Operational advice at MOE We support the client’s core business by trimming the operational organisations’ FM strategies and processes. We ensure that new technologies, FM tools, BIM for FM and Big Data lead to more useful information and smarter and faster decisions.
RETAIL
Copenhagen Mall is changing MOE is engineer and design phase manager for the upcoming expansion of the shopping centre at Copenhagen Harbour. Kalvebod Brygge is undergoing a massive development that also includes the upcoming Sydhavn Metro Line, which will have a station at Copenhagen Mall. This has contributed to the shopping centre's ambitious expansion plans, which will integrate the new station and give the centre a new look. MOE is the design phase manager for a new retail area of 15,000 m2 and responsible for the engineering of most of the construction work. It is a complex project that also involves beautification of the restaurant area and extensive renovation of the main entrance. There are many interfaces with other stakeholders, such as Metroselskabet, utility owners and the surrounding landowners.
Permanent consultant
Design phase management
Dan Ung is assistant design phase manager for the expansion and been on the site for a long time, since the development of Copenhagen Mall is an ongoing process:
As construction projects are becoming more complex, the need for competent interdisciplinary coordination is increasing. Especially because of the new digital reality, where ICT and the exchange of 3D models represents a large part of most planning processes. This is a discipline MOE is strengthening and offers as a special service.
“Copenhagen Mall is changing all the time. New leases are being established and there are ongoing renewals. We often work both as a consultant to the client and as a construction manager. Our work also consists of a long list of operational tasks – we have, for example, assisted with the installation of LED lighting in all the public areas.�
Dan Ung Senior Consultant | Retail Copenhagen
Fisketorvet Copenhagen Mall Client Unibail-Rodamco Architect Schmidt Hammer Lassen
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EDUCATION
When When the the school school The renovation of Kildevæld School includes the development of a new cultural centre to benefit the local community.
These days, Copenhagen invests highly in improving the physical dimensions of the city’s schools. MOE functioned as a client consultant for the complete renovations of Amager Fælled School, Grøndalsvænge School and Christianshavn School. Kildevæld School, not least, is simultaneously being extended to house Kildevæld cultural centre. The new extension echoes the ambitions of the recent primary school reform, which aims to create a better synergy between school and the local community. The centre is part of area improvements in Skt Kjelds Kvarter, where Kildevæld school constitutes a natural gathering point. The new extension is to be used for teaching and centre for the local community outside school hours. The cultural centre will include a small library, a café, a sports hall with changing rooms, meeting rooms and workshop spaces, which local stakeholders themselves will play a part in developing.
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Several stakeholders The nature of the new multifunctional space at Kildevæld School is also reflected in the project’s many stakeholders at Copenhagen Muncipality.
“The constant dialogue between users and stakeholders has been a central component of our role as client consultant during the initial phase. The process has been very unique and complex because there are so many parties involved. The school’s management and board are also representing the user group. It has been very exciting to be a part of such a process, in particular because I think that it is a huge advantage to integrate a comprehensive renovation with neighbourhood improvements,” says Ida Greisen, the client consultant on the project.
opens opens up up to the to the city city Construction management and health and safety Ida continues by saying that MOE’s client consultants have been able to draw upon their in-house specialists to scrutinise the project. This includes construction managers, health and safety coordinators and commissioning consultants. MOE is also currently responsible for the construction management and health and safety on the project. By involving the advisers early on, it has been possible to examine the materials from the outset and positively impact the project’s basis.
Kildevæld School Client Byggeri København Architect Kant Architects in collaboration with Effekt Architects Landscape Architect Thing & Brandt landskab
“As we are constructing a space for children, we have a number of special measures to protect them from the physical conditions. It is also important to point out that a successful working environment in school projects involves cooperation between construction management, school management and users. Communication constitutes a central component. It is important to think in terms of simple messages when talking about the process. We ultimately need to convey that the end result is very positive and worth all the effort.”
Bekir Tas is a health and safety coordinator on the project and explains that building schools requires special measures, even though the safety procedures are essentially the same as on other building sites. There is a great deal of logistical planning in deliveries to the building site, so that these do not take place during the time that the children arrive at the school or are dropped off by their parents.
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HOUSING
A place to live for all generations Cactus Towers for young people and senior housing with a view of the sea
Kalvebod Brygge is undergoing major changes. MOE is currently taking part in the construction of a 44,000 m2 office building and a CABINN hotel with 1,250 rooms. In the future, the entire strip of new buildings will be connected by a long green trail, which will emerge as an elevated public park that will wind through the buildings from Bernstorffsvej to Kalvebod Pladsvej. Now the time has come for our third project on this stretch of land. Cactus Towers is the name of the two high-rises that are 60 and 80 metres high and form the framework for 500 housing units for young people. The project will be constructed through a collaboration between MOE, Bjarke Ingels Group and Høpfner 32
Projects. The same team that is responsible for the award-winning Ørestad Trilogy with “Bjerget”, “VM-Husene” and “8–tallet”. Environmental consulting When constructing on a site in the middle of the city, the environment is an important element. For example, the ground may be contaminated from earlier construction projects and industry. Housing falls under what is called “sensitive land use”, where there are strict regulations for risk analysis of the soil and groundwater. MOE consults on how to handle the soil and groundwater in this connection. This work starts with preclassification where samples are
taken and sent to chemical analysis. When the test results are known, excavation plans are then prepared for how the soil is to be handled. In addition, the authorities, environmental supervision, etc. are involved in connection with the disposal of any contaminated soil. A special environmental aspect of Cactus Towers is waste management. The city location means that there is little space for waste solutions. The task here is analysing the expected resident behaviour when disposing of their rubbish. The lack of space is also a challenge when rubbish trucks must enter the area and empty the containers. The environmental consultants
Cactus Towers Client Høpfner Projects Aps Achitect BIG
have therefore received assistance from the traffic planners at MOE Tetraplan. A rich life as a senior in Nyborg On the other side of the Great Belt, we are also helping to create a good framework for the older generation. At an old ferry berth in Nyborg, 39 general senior housing units are being constructed, with an expression inspired by classic boathouses. All the units have plenty of natural light and views of the sea. There is direct access to the footpaths along the seafront promenade, and the entire community is connected by a shared communal house with space for joint activities and socialising.
Senior housing in Nyborg Client Boligforeningen AB HolmegĂĽrden Architects SKALA Architects, Vallentin Haugland Illustration SKALA Architects
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HEALTH
Hospital construction using the PPP model Vejle's new psychiatric hospital is one of the first Danish hospitals built by means of a Public-Private Partnership (PPP). Amid the beautiful nature of Grejsdalen, the Region of South Denmark has established a new psychiatric hospital, which is connected to Vejle Hospital by means of a 200-metre-long walkway. The construction project includes an accident and emergency department, mobile emergency room, children's and young people’s department and 100 psychiatric beds. The 17,000 m² building is divided into eight clustered buildings that are connected by recreational courtyards and communal areas. Quick construction and efficient workflows The psychiatric hospital has been built by means of a public-private partnership, where
New psychiatric hospital in Vejle Client Region of South Denmark Architect Arkitema
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a private team has built the hospital, invested in the project and will be responsible for operating and maintaining it for the next 25 years. The PPP team consists of the three investors PKA, PensionDanmark and Sampension, while MT Højgaard is the contractor and DEAS is responsible for the operations. Arkitema drafted the healing architecture, and MOE consulted on the installation work. One of the fundamental ideas behind PPP is to make it more economically attractive and quicker to
solve public construction and civil engineering tasks. The psychiatric hospital has also been realised several years earlier than if the Region of South Denmark were responsible for the construction themselves. The Business Director for Building at MOE Aarhus, Jakob Mariager, highlights another positive aspect of the process:
When the overall economy becomes an issue, one can easily imagine that there will be an additional focus on the circular economy. Sustainable construction is gaining ground everywhere in general, and MOE is making a great effort to be at the forefront here. This also applies to disciplines such as LCA and LCC.
Advantages in PPP
The opportunity to combine municipal and private projects into new innovative solutions.
Jakob Mariager Forretningschef | Byggeri Aarhus
A better overall economy, improved quality in construction, cheaper and better operation and maintenance in a long term perspective.
Improved risk sharing between the municipality and the PPP-company.
Since the PPP partners were given responsibility for the project from the start, we clarified the expectations and the needs of the users very early in the process. The Region of South Denmark has also been very keen on defining their desires and requirements for the construction project. At MOE, we quickly obtained a solid foundation to work with when we started to dimension the technical installations, and we have experienced fewer changes during the project and the implementation.�
Future-proof solutions Allowing the same team to be responsible for both the construction and subsequent operation has also resulted in good professional synergy, where the operational aspects have been incorporated into the technical solutions. Another key vision of the PPP model is precisely that the supplier is given a great deal of leeway, but also a strong incentive to create long-term comprehensive solutions for the operation and maintenance. From an engineering perspective, this has placed special demands on the design of the technical solutions.
SLAGELSE HOSPITAL The PPP model is also being used for the expansion of Slagelse Hospital, which includes, the framework for women's and children's functions, delivery rooms, gynaecology and obstetrics. The 18,000 m² expansion also creates space for 140 new beds for the hospital's other functions. The project is being realised by the same team that is responsible for the psychiatric hospital in Vejle. The only difference is that Industriens Pension is also an investor. The hospital is certified DGNB Gold.
Slagelse Hospital Client Region of Zealand Architect Arkitema
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INDOOR SWIMMING POOL TECHNOLOGY
A swim in beautiful surroundings Arena Ulstein in Norway is completed, and in Denmark we have started to design two sustainable indoor swimming pools.
Frederikssund Public Indoor Swimming Pool Client Frederikssund Municipality Architects Bayarch Architects, GPP architects
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Arena Ulstein Client Ulstein Municipality Architects Lund+Slaatto Architects, Nils Tveit Architects
On the Norwegian island of Hareidlandet lies the town of Ulsteinvik, which opened the doors to a new forum for culture and sports in the autumn of 2017. The newly built Arena Ulstein contains a swimming pool, a multipurpose room and a library. MOE delivered expertise in the field of swimming pool technology in particular. This is a specialist area that is also being used in Denmark, where we are par-ticipating in the construction of two indoor swimming pools in Frederikssund and Amager. While Arena Ulstein overlooks the Norwegian mountains, the two Danish indoor swimming pools both overlook green areas that can be seen through large sections of glass. Energy-efficient solutions Indoor swimming pools generally have high energy consumption. That is why it is important for the technical installations to be built with a view to minimising the consumption. In both Frederikssund and Vestamager, there were extra high demands on the sustainability aspect. Energy-optimal water treatment plants and ventilation systems with a high degree of heat recovery will be used. LED lighting with automatic light control has been used, and all the technical installations are controlled and monitored by the CTS system. The buildings are insulated optimally and constructed with triple energy glazing, and there are solar panels on the roofs.
Vestamager Public Indoor Swimming Pool Client TĂĽrnby Municipality Architects GPP Architects, Erik Nord Architects
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LABORATORIES
Cutting edge construction at the home of innovation New methods of cooperation, advanced technical solutions and user immersion with virtual reality. Construction of the new Building 310 at the Technical University of Denmark – DTU is groundbreaking in several ways.
MOE has a history of being co-creator in building the Technical University of Denmark. One of the most recent ventures is Building 310. At around 9,300 m2, it will be a large research centre and a laboratory unit for DTU Energy and 3D Imaging Center. A breakthrough in the value chain The project was procured through competitive dialogue, where all stakeholders were involved from an early stage and negotiations on the type of construction were held throughout. The idea is to draw both the contractor’s and consultant's skills into the design phase. This can be a great advantage for complex constructions, such as Building 310, which has many interfaces and technically
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complicated solutions, says project leader Peder Schiønning:
"The team clarified the interfaces and solutions at an early stage in the process. As engineers, we have been able to present technical requirements and propose solutions, whilst the entrepreneur has been able to offer input using their detailed expertise. For example, this can cover the contractor’s preferred choice of fire dampers, steel stairwell or external façades.” 5D and virtual reality A great deal of the cooperation takes place in the digital world. The BIM models contain large amounts of information and, as such, we are dealing with a 5D project, where time
and economy represent the other two dimensions outside standard 3D geometry. The models are utilised for pricing, quantity extraction and scheduling. As Peder Schiønning puts it:
Our approach is to integrate all informations in the model
Peder Schiønning Project Manager Laboratories & Health Copenhagen
User input is also relevant. The team has used virtual reality, allowing future users to evaluate the interior design of the rooms from an early stage. This can be a huge advantage, since it can be relatively challenging to move a simple sink or gas outlet in a building full of installations, numerous connections and highly desirable wall space. Vibration requirements and temperature stability The 3D Imaging Center is one of the new user groups and it demands certain technical requirements. The research uses x-ray and neutron cannons to illuminate different surfaces. Take a windmill blade, which has withstood wind and weather conditions outdoors. With 3D imaging, it is possible to look at how the material behaves at nanolevel. For this to be effective, there cannot be the slightest hint of vibration in the rooms. To meet these high demands for vibration (compliance with VC-D), the structural engineers have designed powerful machinery bases with unique structures, not in contact with other structural elements and thus completely inde-
pendent from the overall building. At the same time, climate conditions must also be kept very stable, so as not to affect the objects during experimentation. Therefore, the installation team has designed a highly advanced ventilation system, which can recirculate, dehumidify and regulate the temperature in two stages via hot and cold surfaces in order to obtain the desired air supply. This takes place in combination with cooling limits and extractor vents to provide the correct distribution across the room. Radiation also requires the right safety measures This includes both shields and special installation ducts into the rooms, so that the ventilation canals do not become a weak point in the construction. 30 different gasses Another large user group is DTU Energy, which researches energy conversion methods, such as fuel cells. This involves all types of gasses, including flammable and poisonous ones, which must be treated with the highest level of precision and caution in the design phase.
“Just keeping track of 30 different types of gas is something of a challenge to the installations. Especially since many of the gasses need to be treated differently. Several gasses also need to be disposed of in a special way, using ventilation systems and direct extraction, whilst taking the tightly-knit DTU campus into consideration. On top of this, our electrical engineers have developed a special gas alarm system, which alerts users and shuts down the systems as soon as it detects just a few gas molecules,” explains Peder Schiønning.
Building 310 at Technical University of Denmark, DTU Client DTU Architect Christensen & Co. Contractor MT Højgaard
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PHARMA
High end expertise for the pharmaceutical industry Pharmaceutical products are Denmark’s largest export product, and MOE helps create the clinical cleanrooms where production takes place.
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Cleanroom technology is not just a highly advanced branch of the installation disciplines. It also requires an in-depth knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices worldwide. Henrik Dam, who is the Technical Director for Cleanrooms at MOE, has such insight. Henrik works with everything from hospital pharmacies to operating theatres and regularly functions as a consultant for Novo Nordisk.
“What we often help our clients with is the qualification and validation of cleanrooms. This applies, for example, to activities such as risk assessments, requirement specifications and validation plans. The entire documentation is a very large part of my work, since pharmaceutical production is subject to strict requirements and procedures for good reason.” Uniformity and monitoring are key concepts for the companies. MOE has developed a good product knowledge of the monitoring systems that measure and generate logs of values, such as the temperature, air exchange rate and relative humidity. Here the consulting encompasses supply and implementation among other things.
Design of cleanrooms MOE has built up expertise in the pharma industry through many years of experience from designing cleanrooms. For an HVAC and plumbing engineer like Henrik, it's all about how to create a good air exchange and the right pressure conditions, enabling you to quickly purify the rooms. The environment must be furnished as clinically as possible without too many horizontal surfaces, which can be a challenge in an installation-heavy building with complex technical equipment. One must at the same time have an eye for the users’ behaviour, since this is a major factor for sterility. Commissioning Tests and testing of the technical installations is a sought-after expertise, as operational reliability is an extremely important factor for pharmaceutical companies. Strong competencies are required within a discipline like commissioning:
"Commissioning can be viewed as a kind of stress test of the system or a professional sandbox, where we test out many different scenarios. An example here would be the simu-
lation of an electrical outage, where we turn on and off the automation and check that everything is working as it should.” Documentation is also an important factor, as it concerns formulating the right test criteria according to different standards. Therefore, Henrik emphasises, continuous research in the cleanroom field is very important in general, so that one can stay in the forefront of this very innovative industry.
At MOE, we do a great deal to keep our finger on the pulse in relation to technological developments and what rules and standards are on the way. I soak up all the knowledge I can when I visit the companies. In addition, it is all about staying well-informed from scientific literature and seeking sparring partners in the professional networks
Henrik Dam Technical Director | Cleanrooms, HVAC & Plumbing Aalborg
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ENERGY
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Peter Madsen Nordestgaard Technical Director | Steel Copenhagen
"The multifunctional industrial design is an ambitious vision of how a green energy plant can be combined with recreational areas that encourage adventure, play and movement (...) the plant exhibits a superb use of steel – both as visible material and as optimised structural steel." Thus wrote the judging committee when Amager Bakke was awarded an Award of Merit by the European Convention for Constructional Steelworks in 2017. This is the second time the engineering aspects of the project have been awarded. In 2015, the construction project also won the Tekla Global BIM Award for the use of digital tools. 7,500 tonnes of steel
Amager Bakke Client ARC Architect BIG Landscape architect SLA
The challenges of the spectacular construction are certainly not hard to spot. MOE has planned and designed power plants for more than 85 years, which is a complicated affair in itself. However, this is the first time we have helped to create a ski slope. The roof slopes in all directions to make it perfect for skiing. The city park is also designed to accommodate up to 1,500 people. Therefore, the roof requires equal parts of flexibility and robustness. Here, the special characteristics of steel have proven to be useful and as the Technical Director for Steel at MOE, Peter Madsen Nordestgaard, puts it:
If anything, Amager Bakke has illustrated how steel is a very malleable material that allows you to realise highly original ideas. Street kitchen on the top of Copenhagen Peter is the project manager for Amager Bakke and has thus been involved in the design process for the roof park, which is the brainchild of the Bjarke Ingels Group with the assistance of the landscape architects from SLA. In addition to the famous ski slopes, space has been provided for a viewing platform, activity trails, a street kitchen and an 85-metre climbing wall on the side of the building. SLA has focused on designing a varied piece of urban nature, which contributes to both the aesthetics and biodiversity in the area. The design therefore contains many different types of vegetation including trees.
“One of our tasks has been to calculate how to anchor trees well and safely on the sloping terrain. Especially because the wind conditions are characterised by the fact that we are at a higher altitude. I think it shows very well, that this project has been characterised by special engineering tasks in every phase,” concludes Peter Madsen Nordestgaard as he starts to wax his skis.
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Herningværket Client Ørsted Photo Copyright Ørsted A/S The project is sponsored by the 3 district heating companies Eniig Varme, Energi Ikast Varme and Sunds Vand- & Varmeværk
DISTRICT HEATING
Strategic and economic planning of district heating We provide clients with a solid basis for decision making In the field of district heating, MOE is helping clients evaluate whether new ideas can be implemented. To produce the right basis for decision making, it is necessary to conduct a thorough analysis of the potential savings, seen in relation to the company’s existing economy and production facilities. However, as district heating specialist Laurits Tækkemand Nissen puts it, there are a number of complicated laws in addition to this, which form the framework for building a new facility. This is where the consultant takes on a crucial role in the early phase:
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Surplus industry energy One of the projects, which MOE has contributed to launch, is with Aalborg Varme. They seek to utilise surplus energy from various industrial businesses. Alongside the initial analyses and project evaluations, Laurits has used his special expertise in EnergyPRO. By using this programme, MOE has contributed to developing models, which simulate Aalborg Varme’s energy system.
"When you add new technology, you have to see how it interacts with the rest of the system, and the models in Energy Pro are an effective tool for this.” Laurits adds. Recently, MOE won 2 of the 9 framework agreements for Aalborg Varme. This also attests to our success in the district heating sector.
Laurits Tækkemand Nissen Project Manager | District Heating Aalborg
We help clients to navigate the complex energy-political landscape, so that they can develop some good projects, which are suitable for the present and future supply of district heating.
MACHINERY & PROCESS
Herningværket produces more heat from wood chips MOE is assisting Ørsted in the creation of a new flue gas condensation plant at Herningværket, to make the sustainable energy production deliver 10-20 % more district heating using the same fuel.
When wood chips are burned at a biomass fuelled heating plant, they generate flue gas, which constitutes another resource in addition to the heat produced from the plant’s boilers. In the case of Herningværket, flue gas has a temperature of around 160-170 degrees when it passes through the chimney and herein lies the potential. The flue gas contains a lot of moisture and when that is condensed, cleaned and cooled, you can make use of the extra energy resource. MOE is helping Ørsted to establish a complete facility for flue gas condensation at Herningværket. When the facility is finished, the plant will have an increase in heating capacity equivalent to 40 megawatts. This means it can produce 10-20 % more district heating using the same amount of fuel.
Buildings and machinery The task at Herningværket relies on two components. MOE is the engineer for the construction work and also provides machinery and processing expertise. For the machinery and process part, the task implies an overall layout for installing machines and connecting them to the existing plant. MOE takes on the role of client consultant, where we are responsible for procuring the machine components, negotiating deals, managing contracts etc.
Several sustainable heating plants On Zealand, MOE is contributing to the creation of three biomass-fuelled heating plants, from empty field to the finished production facilities. The three clients are Maribo Varmeværk, Egedal Fjernvarme and SK Varme. SK Varme’s new plant in Halskov is straw fired and the project also involves a transmission cable, which travels underneath Korsør harbour. Maribo and Egedal will have wood chip-fired plants and MOE is also responsible for creating the adjacent district heating network for these.
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PRODUCTION
Industry consulting A new paint factory in the Philippines was constructed in collaboration between MOE and our Philippine subsidiary, PacificTech Solutions.
Jotun - Paint factory Client Jotun A/S
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across the globe The Norwegian company Jotun is a global player in developing the highest quality of paint. For example, the company has delivered paint on several occasions to the Eiffel Tower in Paris. Jotun is constantly expanding in Asia and, in light of this, the company has opened a new factory in the Philippines. The factory can produce up to 5 million liters of paint annually, which are mainly used for ships, buildings and marine installations. A total of 6 buildings were built, the largest of which are the administration building and production hall. PacificTech Solutions was responsible for the design and communication with the authorities on the project, whilst MOE assisted with the construction management. We stationed a construction manager there, who was on site each day from the outset.
Morten Fabrin CEO | PTS Manila
Multiple international projects PacificTech Solutions assists in the design of a number of Danish MOE projects, which both helps to secure resources and reduce project costs. However, as the Jotun building shows, the Philippine company also improves MOE’s global standing. Especially as PacificTech Solutions has many international clients and carries out projects worldwide. In the industrial sector alone, the company contributes to the construction of factories for globally recognised brands, such as Heineken and Nestlé.
For Jotun, it has been a question of adjusting their project to meet both the Philippines’ requirements and European standards. It has therefore been a great advantage to draw upon the combination of a Danish construction manager and a company with local knowledge.
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AIRPORT
From landside to airside HVAC engineer Mette Veith Schroeder has contributed to MOE projects in all corners of Copenhagen Airport. One of Mette’s first special tasks at Copenhagen Airport was a garage for the snowploughs, which keep the landing strip free from snow. The machines need to thaw once they have been in use because they get filled with ice and snow.
“There are 6 snow ploughs and they need to be ready within half an hour. The first step was therefore to estimate how much ice had gathered on the vehicles and how much heat was needed to thaw them out. As an engineering student, you are used to having the quantities provided to you but in this case, you had to be creative.” In addition to heating fans, they also needed to install effective ventilation, which reduces the carbon monoxide pollution caused by the machines’ exhaust. The garage has a specially designed system, which automatically opens doors, switches off the heating, runs the ventilation system and vice versa.
A380 stand and expansion of Finger C Client Copenhagen Airports Architect for Finger C SHL
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Heavyweight ventilation Aircraft stands are also an area, where ventilation engineers play an integral role. When a plane arrives at a stand, it requires ventilation. All aeroplanes are therefore connected to a ventilation system, which is attached to the undercarriage of the aircraft via ventilation shafts in the ground. Mette contributed to the design of the new aircraft stand for the world’s largest passenger plane, the Airbus 380, which can be attached to 4 ventilation systems, allowing the airports mightiest heavyweight to ventilate over a short period of time. Mette was also a professional coordinator for HVAC during the recent expansion of Finger C, making it possible to receive passengers from the Airbus 380, which requires boarding on two levels.
It was an exciting case in many
Mette Veith Schroeder Design Engineer | HVAC Copenhagen
ways. All installations are visible and placed meticulously above the lighting in the ceiling. This required close cooperation with the architect and a great deal of precision in the design phase. We also had to adhere to very strict safety measures in the construction phase, due to intercontinental flights to and from finger C.
AIRPORT
New airport shortcut The new metro bridge at Copenhagen Airport will ease congestion by connecting the metro station with security and Terminal 2.
Metro Bridge Client Copenhagen Airport Architects TNT Architects, Vilhelm Lauritzen Architects
Terminal 3 is probably the busiest area in Copenhagen Airport. One of the reasons is that around 25 percent of passengers arrive at the terminal by metro. Furthermore, according to the airport’s own calculations, more than two million of these passengers each year are just passing through the terminal. Many need to go to Terminal 2, whilst others have checked in at home and therefore head directly to security.
For a long time now, the airport has seen a steady rise in the number of passengers and with its numerous planned expansions, it will, in the future, be able to serve up to 40 million passengers annually. The metro bridge is one of many important new additions, set to improve flow and passenger orientation. The bridge, which is approximately 100 m long, has direct access from the Metro at the northern end of Terminal 3 and connects to the existing
southern platform. From here, passengers can either go to security on the same level or head down to Terminal 2 on the ground floor. The bridge is designed to look simple and fit-forpurpose. It will be based on traditional Danish architecture, which has long been one of the airport’s key facets.
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BRIDGES AND CIVIL WORKS
A cycle ride along the rampart Bridges and paths are to be built along historic ramparts in different parts of Denmark.
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Fredericia Fortress The rampart around Fredericia is Northern Europe’s best preserved defensive rampart and will now be redrawn by MOE, Erik Brandt Dam Arkitekter, landscape architect Charlotte Skibsted and Cornelius + Vöge ApS. The team will cooperate with professor Martin Zerlang, who will place the project into a historic context. History of Fredericia Due to its strategic placement at Lillebælt’s narrowest point, Fredericia was originally built as a fortress by Frederik III in 1650. The team’s architectural goal is to create a clear, visual divide between the original fortress
rampart and the infrastructure, which belongs to the much more recent industrial town, as both parts constitute an important element of Fredericia’s identity. New infrastructure The fortress will have a comprehensive path around the rampart, and new gates will be erected. The route will be joined by a footbridge and the current dams will be replaced with vertical cofferdams, where the newer roads and railway cross the moat. To simplify access to the rampart, there will be new lighting and a path along the foot of the rampart.
THE HUSUM LINK Unlike Fredericia fortress, Vestvolden never really had any military significance. However, the large-scale construction project has become a popular piece of landscape architecture and this will be put to use with the Husum Link. For this, an approximately 30 m long footbridge will be recreated over Vestvolden, which will function as a central link in a new 2 km route for pedestrians and cyclists. The idea behind the Husum Link is to make it easier for light traffic to travel from the north of the town to the south and to ensure a better connection between Tingbjerg and Husum. This is an important part of the area’s town development strategy. Both the bridge and the cycle path will be designed in 3D and the assignment will be completed in cooperation with Thing & Brandt landscape architects. The whole project also includes our expertise in geotechnics, environment, traffic, roads and drainage.
The Husum Link Client Copenhagen Municipality
Research has shown that cyclists are more willing to ride long distances if the trip goes through green areas
Fredericia Fortress Client Fredericia Municipality Architects Erik Brandt Dam Architects, Charlotte Skibsted Landskab, Cornelius+Vög
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FREIGHT TRANSPORT
What happens if the rail ferries stop sailing? In the future, Sweden may become dependent on the route through Denmark as the only link for rail freight to and from Europe. But what if the Ă˜resund Bridge was to suddenly be blocked? MOE Tetraplan is studying scenarios like this for Region SkĂĽne.
The rail ferries that currently sail between Sweden and Germany, transport approximately 1.5 million tonnes of rail freight annually. This freight is usually heavy goods, such as wood, paper and steel. The remaining 7 million tonnes go through Denmark and by rail over the Danish bridges. Potentially, there could easily be room for the last 1.5 million tonnes on the route, and from a purely economic point of view it is certainly worth considering, since ferry transport is a very expensive option. The environmental impact is also far greater than trains, which are based on green electricity. There are therefore several distinct advantages to discontinuing the rail ferries, but also a number of significant risks that should be taken into consideration.
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Security of supply versus costs History has shown that the railway line through Denmark may break down, which may cause problems for Swedish companies exporting to Europe in particular. Therefore, the ferries have a certain justification as extra security of supply. If the ferries stop sailing, it may be a risk factor that the Ă˜resund Bridge closes due to an unforeseen event. The dilemma that forms the crux of the matter is whether the probability of a breakdown in the Danish infrastructure is commensurate with the additional cost that the continued operation of the ferries entails. The purpose of MOE Tetraplan's analysis is therefore to reduce the guesswork and provide a much more qualified basis for decision making.
E-COMMERCE
How does e-commerce affect road traffic? MOE Tetraplan has helped the Danish Road Directorate to develop a picture of whether the increase in e-commerce can have a decisive impact on the development of traffic. As more products are purchased online, the volume of parcel transport is increasing. Through desk studies, interviews and data collection, MOE Tetraplan has analysed how this may affect road traffic. The analysis encompasses everything from the number of e-packages and e-commerce logistics chains to driving patterns for delivery. Thus, we have followed the journey of the packages to the end customer. We found that approximately 107 million e-packages were delivered in Denmark in 2015, and that they were distributed by 5,000 to 7,000 delivery vans. The
107 million In 2015, approximately 107 million e-packages were delivered in Denmark.
impact of e-commerce was found to be the greatest on traffic in and around the largest cities, where the consumption is concentrated. However, although the analysis shows that the increase in traffic may be of some significance, it is not expected to have a decisive impact on the infrastructure. Future trends E-commerce is expected to double by 2020, and one of the factors that one should be aware of is customer behaviour. Because the impact on traffic can be controlled by the
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5,000-7,000 delivery vans were responsible for distribution in 2015.
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suppliers’ ability to combine packages in to larger deliveries and fewer runs. This is one aspect that is greatly influenced by customer demand for short delivery times and preferences with respect to the delivery methods. E-commerce for groceries is a bit of a joker here. The delivery vans can only carry relatively few deliveries, and there is a high level of competition with respect to time frames and fast deliveries. However, although e-commerce is generally popular with Danish consumers, we do not see the same trend for groceries at all.
E-commerce is expected to double by 2020.
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E-commerce for groceries is a bit of a joker.
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SPORTS
Playing fields that help adapt to climate change Frederiksberg is one of Northern Europe's most densely built municipalities, and multifunctional solutions are therefore highly appreciated. When space is at a premium, one has to think creatively. At Frederiksberg, MOE is helping to give a sports facility an important dual function. As most people know, extreme cloudbursts have increased in strength, and therefore there is a need for effective climate adaptation measures. 129 mm Six natural grass fields will be replaced by six artificial grass fields, which will also function as 91 mm delay basins. This solution makes it possible to retain up to 24,000 m3 of rainwater, which will 64 mm be stored above and below the fields before being routed to the sewage system.
Frederiksberg Sports Facility Client Frederiksberg Municipality Architect Niels LĂźtzen Landskabsarkitekter Aps
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24.000 m3 of rainwater will be stored above and below the fields before being routed to the sewage system.
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