Profi le 2020 Buildings Energy & Industry Infrastructure
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W   elcome to MOE At MOE, we create projects that contribute to solve the challenges of the future. At the dawn of the decade MOE has taken a decisive step and has become part of Artelia Group, a global and multidisciplinary engineering group with offices across 30 countries. Together with Artelia, we have created a strong European consulting company with over 5,900 employees worldwide. This provides a foundation to continue the development of our business in the Nordic region, while we are also able to deploy our core competencies to a greater degree in a global market. For MOE, it has been essential to find a partner who complement our business areas and share our values. Artelia, like MOE, is a company that is fully independent and employee-owned. Becoming part of Artelia Group brings our competencies, high level of professionalism and strong corporate culture to a new level. Thank you to our employees and customers This year, we celebrate the company's 90th anniversary. Our success is primarily due to our dedicated employees and the close cooperation with our clients. We will continue to safeguard our unique corporate culture, where values such as trust, dialogue and freedom with responsibility is the foundation of a good and inspiring working environment. We are proud to present a business that continues to grow in terms of revenue, earnings and number of employees. Welcome to a company, a business partner and a workplace. Welcome to MOE.
Christian Listov-Saabye CEO, MOE
BenoĂŽt Clocheret CEO, Artelia Chairman of the Board, MOE
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C   ontent ABOUT US 2 Welcome to MOE 6 Strategy 8 Organisation and figures 10 CSR 11 Education and career paths
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12 Artelia and MOE 14 Sports and culture 15 Study trip
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16 Project visit
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THE MARKET 17 Facilities Management 18 Timber construction 20 Research 22 Land development 24 Health 26 Transformation 28 Sports 30 Innovation 32 Energy retrofitting 34 Drones
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36 Cost Management 38 Energy savings 40 Sustainable energy production
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42 Urban development 44 3D-scanning 46 Education 48 Railways 50 Retail 52 Nature and environment 54 Traffic modelling 56 Anniversary
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STRATEGY
S ustainable ambitions in a new decade The World is evolving faster than ever, and the climate agenda is an important landmark for the world we are looking into. The climate agenda is a key indicator for the world we live in. We can and will contribute to more sustainable solutions that can make a difference in the industry and for future generations. This applies to renewable energy production, energy savings, climate adaptation and sustainable methods of transport. The building industry requires the same attention. We help set up new standards for lower energy consumption in both new and older buildings. Carbon emissions can be reduced through increased use of sustainable materials, such as wood. We have established a Knowledge Centre for Timber Construction, where a broad range of specialists are collaborating to build knowledge. Other materials will continue to account for a significant part of the buildings, which is why MOE is among the companies supporting the Sustainable Concrete Initiative. Worldwide, the UN's 17 Sustainable Development Goals have provided a common language for green visions, and this is also reflected when we develop new services and help our customers systematise their work on sustainability.
COO Mikael Lyngsfeldt and the team from MOE achiving the DGNB Gold certificat for the extension of our head office. Photo Simon Knudesen
Knowledge Center for Timber Construction Photo Thomas Mølvig
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A digital future Digitalisation is very much a characteristic at MOE and in the industry in general. Automation, BIM and ICT are key elements in the ongoing efforts to improve the quality of projects while also reducing costs. MOE has used 3D for a long time, and several additional dimensions will be integrated into our models in line with the developments. This creates significantly better conditions for the interdisciplinary coordination. With the award-winning Building 310 at the Technical University of Denmark, we are setting new standards of collaboration in the digital sphere. Errors are minimised and decisions can be made on an informed basis through 3D viewers and virtual reality. In 2019, we launched an Industrial PhD to help automate indoor climate calculations and improve the dissemination of results.
Building 310 at DTU
Legal Consulting and Cost Management The demand for knowledge and skills within legal matters and finance has increased due to the building sector’s new General Conditions for Consultancy and Description of Services. MOE wants to be one-step ahead and we have expanded our services with Legal Consulting and Cost Management. Now, MOE has two specialized teams giving internal advice and assisting our clients. Certified consultancy Concurrently, an update of the Danish Building Regulations has led to a new certification scheme for structural engineers and fire safety consultants. It is important for MOE to offer certified consultants at all levels. Several of our specialist within both fields are already certified for third party control.
Several of our specialists are certified for third party control within their areas of expertise, including Helle Bugge and Thomas Enevoldsen from Aarhus who are both Technical Directors for Fire Safety and Structures, respectively.
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 FACTS
O   rganisation and figures Organisation
Board of Directors
MOE is geographically organised with nationwide offices in Denmark and subsidiaries in Norway and in the Philippines. The business areas of Buildings, Energy & Industry and Infrastructure are present in all offices where professionalism and expertise can be drawn upon by the entire firm.
Executive Board
IT, R&D, HR, Legal, Communication
Finance
Copenhagen
Buildings
Energy & Industry
Infrastructure
Division Zealand
Division Aarhus
Division Aalborg
Division Syddanmark
MOE Norway
PTS Phillipines
Divison Building & Design Division Business & Residential Division Energy & Industry
Division Infrastructure
Subsidiaries
Projectorganisation 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 for the client and reports to the project owner.
Client
QHSE
Project Manager
Project Team
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Project Owner
Oslo Asker
Follo
Manila Aalborg
Aarhus Copenhagen
Fredericia
NĂŚstved Vordingborg
Figures for MOE Denmark A/S Revenue
TDKK 800,000
600,000
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400,000
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200,000
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Solvency ratio
% 40
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Average no. full time employees 800
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600
20
400
10
200
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Operating profit margin
% 8
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2017
2018
2019
2016
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2019
0
2016
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CSR
Our commitment to corporate social responsibility MOE want to play an active part in shaping a new world – a world that is kinder to people and more mindful of the environment. We support the principles of FN’s Global Compact and we work to protect human rights. Furthermore, we act responsibly in environmental issues. MOE has undertaken to advance the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. Our CSR policy and goals for 2020 is built on four pillars: Human Capital, Ethics, Partnerships & Innovation and Environmental Performance. MOE is a member of The Danish Association for Responsible Construction and Green Building Counsel Denmark.
Ethics
Partnerships & innovation
Human Capital
Implement Code of Conduct
Participate in at least one of the government’s climate partnerships
Ensure at least 25 % women at management level
Share our practices with our peers to create value
Less than 3 % work related absence because of sickness
More than 50 interns
Collected sickness absence below industry level
Roll out a whistle-blowing system Map compliance risks
Minimum one Business PhD Active Business partner in The Danish Cancer Society Environmental Performance
Employee turnover below industry level
Approaches in our clients’ projects : 60 % of large projects use our SDG dialogue tool 75 % of Projects Managers have completed training in our SDG dialogue tool Provide a catalogue of cutting-edge expertise services that support the SDG’s. Approach for our activities : Implement an eco-responsible purchasing policy Implement a sustainable travel policy Reduce our GHG emissions by 10 % compared to 2017 Allocate 3 % of expenses from airplane travels to reduce our emission
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30 % participation in the campaign BIKE TO WORK
Since 2013, employees and MOE have raised money for The Danish Cancer Society. Through the years we have raised DKK 650.000 to support the fight of cancer. One element in the activities is a biking-to-work challenge.
E DUCATION AND CAREER PATHS
W e promote the development o f our employees All our employees are able to develop their skills at several levels through courses and training paths in our internal training system, the MOE Academy. The participants in our project manager training learn about our systems and tools. This includes the MOE Project Model, which acts as a guide for all of our projects. Our many BIM courses can also sharpen the employees' skills in Revit, Tekla, Civil 3D, Dynamo and Rhino Grasshopper. Our four career paths act as indicators for professional and personal development, and it is also possible to switch between job functions across the various career paths.
MOE Academy
MOE Management Talents
Management training
At MOE, most managers are recruited internally. This results in managers who have the MOE culture under their skin. Our development programme, MOE Management Talents, speeds up the development of managers to match our growing needs. The programme focuses on individual development needs and group dynamics.
Our ambition is to be the best workplace in the industry with management that is both motivational and visible. We offer managers with personnel responsibilities ambitious management training that has been designed specifically for MOE. The managers' training gives them the tools to navigate the many roles and contexts in which our managers operate. The training is carried out as a combination of team training and self-development. Upon completion of the training, a personal development and execution plan is prepared.
Onboarding New employees at all the offices are invited to a welcome meeting, at which either CEO Christian Listov-Saabye or COO Mikael Lyngsfeldt provide a 360° introduction to MOE, our business areas and our culture. For us, it is important to create a foundation for the relationship between the employees and senior management, because we know that our successes rely on team spirit.
Career paths
Project management
Technical skills
BIM
Corporate governance
MOE has 20 courses in project management.
The technical career path is supported by internal and external courses aimed at improving technical skills.
We have 15 courses that develop our employees' BIM skills.
MOE has a progamme for management training and one for management talents.
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A RTELIA AND MOE
R eady for future challenges Together, Artelia and MOE have created a new strong international player in the Nordic market. With a total of 5,900 employees and offices in more than 30 countries, a foundation for international business is in place, and the first projects are underway. Artelia and MOE have adopted a strategy that focuses on Northern Europe. Together with Artelia, MOE can further develop the business and offer new services to our customers. Artelia is bringing new skills to the Danish market, and together we offer strong capabilities in advanced high-rise buildings, marine and offshore projects, dams and large-scale infrastructure projects.
New LNG terminal – Skikda, Algeria Photo CHEC
MOE's high-end expertise in sustainable urban, residential and energy development will be made available in the international market through Artelia. A good example is the House of Denmark in Paris, where MOE consults on sustainable renovation.
Grand Paris Express Metro Photo Société du Grand Paris / Florence Joubert
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Vinhomes Golden River – Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Australia, Cambodia, Indonesia, Mexico, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam
Austria, Czech Republic, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom
Europe & Retail
Artelia Group organisation The Artelia Group is organised into 9 business units that represent the organisation's business areas and geographical presence. MOE is organised in Artelia as a business unit consisting of MOE Denmark and its subsidiaries MOE Norway and PTS in the Philippines.
Norway Philippines
CLI SHER SPRETEC
Asia, India & Americas
Water & Africa Middle East
MOE Denmark
Buildings, Greater Paris Region
Algeria, Ivory Coast, Emirates, Madagascar, Morocco, Oman, Rwanda
Mobility & Infrastructure QUADRIC SECOA
Monaco Switzerland
Buildings, French Regions & Equipment ARTELIA DĂŠveloppement
Industrial Facilities
Urban & Regional Development, France
PCSI Artelia Group offices
RFR
Switzerland
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S PORTS AND CULTURE
Let's play We have cultural and sporting activities in all shapes and forms. We are deeply serious when we say it should be fun to go to work. MOE therefore supports many activities that are based on initiatives of the employees themselves. As something completely new, we have an activity that is easy to participate in across our offices. We now have an e-sports club, which organises, among other things, Counter-Strike tournaments. At the other end of the scale, we are often represented in running events and competitions, such as triathlon and Nordic Race. There are also employees in Jutland who embark on a swim before work in both summer and winter ! Both our offices in Aarhus and Aalborg are situated by the waterfront.
Engineers on horseback playing polo.
We participate in various running events all over the country.
As something new, we offer e-sports as one of our social activities.
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MOE invites all employees to a joint Christmas party every year. At the party, the MOE band provide entertainment.
We have several events, where the family is invited as well.
 STUDY TRIP
N   ext stop ... Every year, all employees are invited to participate in a study trip to a major European city. For more than 10 years, MOE has visited different European cities. Last year, our destination was Paris and in 2020 the destination will be Prague. During the day, we go on professional excursions and see innovative architecture and engineering projects. In the evenings, we dine and party together.
Prague 2020
Paris 2019
Hamburg 2018
EXPO 2015 in Milano
Barcelona 2016
Warszawa 2017
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 PROJECT VISIT
E   xcursion to the top of Copenhagen Weeks before the official opening of Amager Bakke, we were allowed to test the CopenHill ski slopes. Back in October 2009, we won the engineering consulting contract for the building and construction work for a completely new waste-toenergy plant which replaced the old Amager Incineration Plant. Later on, Bjarke Ingels Group won the architectural competition with a convincing design proposal and the original idea of placing a ski slope on top of the plant. More than 200 MOE employees have been involved since the project took off. In 2019, it made sense to arrange the annual summer excursion to Amager Bakke. In addition to the ski slopes, the roof park also has room to accommodate many other activities for all ages. It is fitting that we are the engineers behind the only ski slope in Denmark, since the annual ski trip to Austria has been a tradition for more than 15 years.
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 FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
O   perations & Maintenance s  upported by augmented reality Amager Resource Centre (ARC) are supporting daily operations with a user-friendly FM system which uses 3D models. We are assisting ARC with digital facilities management consulting. Our specialists are helping to implement a manageable and user-friendly FM system that facilitates navigation in this highly complex building. Together with ARC, we have chosen DaluxFM, which makes it possible to link the project's 3D models of the building and the critical installations, as well as the considerable volumes of technical operating documentation. Employees can report incidents to facilities management with a helpdesk app through the activation of QR codes. Facilities management can then navigate in the 3D model. In the DaluxFM app, users can click on various components to view the
relevant data and the incidents reported or tasks initiated to the suppliers. From project to operations The experience we have gained from digital facilities management consulting has shown that there are major gains to be made from timely data structuring and handover from the project to operations. Our predefined digital facilities management concept ensures that the operational organisation gets a thorough introduction, that all parties provide the needed documentation and that delivery takes place smoothly. This ensures that the project is 100 % operational from day one.
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TIMBER CONSTRUCTION
N ew Knowledge Centre for Timber Construction Wood buildings are filling up our order book, and our experience will form the basis of new knowledge. At the request of the supplier association,Træ i Byggeriet, we have created an interdisciplinary unit covering all aspects of timber construction.
Photo Thomas Mølvig
In Aarhus, wood buildings are becoming increasingly popular. We are participating in projects such as Knudrisrækkerne, Trælasten and the 70-metre high TR3, which will be a 20-storey hybrid building. The ambition of the TR3 project is also to use waste wood and recycled concrete as much as possible. A competitive alternative Knudrisrækkerne recently broke ground, and in the future, Aarhus will have 89 public housing units in wood buildings up to five storeys. Upcycled materials will be used, especially in the façade, but the building shell itself will be a hybrid construction. The project thus shares a number of similarities with the apartment buildings at Lisbjerg Bakke, which were named Building of the Year in 2018 and has generally become a pioneer project for the construction of 3-4 storey wood buildings.
The title of the project was Sustainable Public Housing of the Future, so we first had to demonstrate that the pricing could match this sector. We succeeded, and were also able to show how to solve the typical challenges related to fire safety, acoustics and moisture during the construction period. This was largely due to a high degree of multidisciplinary collaboration.
Since MOE has helped build 65,000 m² of mass timber buildings over the last 20 years, there is a lot of experience upon which we can build. A new platform for timber expertise Our in-depth knowledge of timber construction has created the foundation for a new centre, where we combine the necessary skills in a multidisciplinary unit that will collaborate with the supplier association, Træ i Byggeriet.
We assembled a team of different specialists, who are all extremely interested in wood and represent the trades that play a role in the creation of successful wood buildings. There is a clear demand for consulting on how to solve the typical challenges, and we can offer the industry a comprehensive platform for this. With the association Træ i Byggeriet as a partner, we will have access to the specialist knowledge of the suppliers. Dagmar Øye Project Manager Knowledge Center for Timber Construction Copenhagen
The team consists of specialists in fire safety, acoustics, indoor climate, cost management, sustainability and naturally timber construction. The centre of knowledge will also ensure the development of state-of-the-art methods. MOE has developed new expertise in the field of healthy construction through innovation projects such as Realdania's Healthy Homes. In this context many new discoveries relevant to wood buildings have been made. The president of the supplier association Træ i Byggeriet and CEO of Taasinge Elementer, Martin Tholstrup, is looking forward to the collaboration :
Replacing building materials that have a more negative environmental impact with wood has an impact that we can all understand. Developing the industry's knowledge and experience in connection with timber construction requires shared knowledge and a broad professional understanding of best practise. A centre of knowledge at MOE, as one of the country's most experienced consultants in this field, is without a doubt the best thing imaginable – for the industry, for the client and especially for the climate.
Bo Pedersen Technical Director Timber Construction Aarhus
Knudrisrækkerne Client Boligkontoret Århus Contractor Q-Construction Component supplier Taasinge Elementer Architects KANT arkitekter, VEGA Landskab
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RESEARCH
ward-winning teamwork A i n the digital sphere Building 310 at DTU has set new standards for cooperation and the use of BIM. In 2019, Peder Schiønning entered the stage twice to receive awards for his efforts regarding the newest research building at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU). The first time was Peder achieving the title of Young FRI Consultant of the Year for his role as the project manager for the building. The second time was when Building 310 was named Building of the Year. This award is given by leading representatives of all the major organisations in the construction industry. At the award ceremony, it was pointed out that this is the first time that a building has primarily won based on the process. The project is also a success, since the ambitions were achieved for all the parameters. But the cooperation is unique. DTU chose to operate with a form of procurement in which the contractor was involved early on in cooperation on equal footing with the consultants. All knowledge was to be used in the project as early as possible, and this is where technology played a major part.
5D project
Complex research unit
The digital tools played a crucial role in the successful cooperation. From start to finish, a common BIM model was the preferred communication platform. At several stages of the project, it was possible for all parties to use the model to visualise the building. The researchers were able to get a real spatial feel for their future laboratories, both by means of Dalux and in a virtual reality studio. Since this was a 5D project, in which the metadata on price, time and quantities were coded into the model, all the parties were given access to a very detailed decision-making basis. Last but not least, BIM had a directly practical importance, since the craftsmen could use tabelts at the construction site to check the details in the model. An interesting detail illustrating the use of BIM is that DTU saved over DKK 1 million in paper and printing.
In order to understand the challenges we have resolved in Building 310, the complexity of the building must be taken into consideration. The research building is to house DTU Energy and 3D Imaging Centre. DTU Energy conducts research in sustainable and environmentally correct energy technologies and 30 individual gas systems have been designed. The gases include flammable and toxic gases that must be handled with great care, why a gas alarm system was established. Material research through 3D imaging is performed by using X-ray and neutron canons to create images at nano level. Work on this scale requires that all external influences are completely eliminated, and special VCD constructions have been planned, while custom ventilation systems and climate chambers have been designed to control the climatic conditions.
The handover of Building 310 took place the agreed date on August 15, 2019, where the research building was fully operational. Building 310 Client DTU – Danmarks Tekniske Universitet Architect Christensen & Co. Architects
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The team behind Building 310 receives the Building of The Year-award
Laboratory ceilings
30 individual gas systems
User involvement with virtual reality
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LAND DEVELOPMENT
2 00 trees and a revitalised stream A new residential area rich in nature is on its way at Fuglsang Vest in Fredericia Municipality. We are responsible for the preparation of a fully digital project for developing a site, where a stream which has been piped will be opened up to contribute to the green element of the site. The plans for Fredericia's residential area at Fuglsang Vest consist of 101 parcels of land. The entire process started with the client inviting the parties involved on an inspirational tour of various sites to promote the development of ideas. One of the outcomes was the choice of winding roads rather than a grid-like network,
Land development Fuglsang Vest Client Fredericia Kommune
which often characterises such districts. The organic expression also harmonises well with Fredericia Municipality's vision that nature should blend into the residential area. At our office in Southern Denmark, we have BIM specialists with experience from complex construction projects, such as the New North
Zealand Hospital. Our digital ambitions quickly rose and the entire site development was prepared in 3D, down to the smallest detail. Since projects at MOE are carried out across our various offices, Mathias Bisgaard from Aarhus is responsible for the road project.
Each road should have its own expression and wind through the development. Since good technical road solutions are also to be ensured, it is a great advantage to have a 3D model that can help visualise the special courses of the roads. This has also made the construction contractor's work much easier. Mathias Bisgaard Design Engineer Infrastructure Aarhus
A life-giving vein Under ground in the western part of the construction site there is a stream that has been rerouted in a pipe, which we will open up and release with a new winding course to help create a natural area. This so-called remeandering, in which the stream will be
given a naturally meandering course, has been designed in 3D. The stream will also connect two new recipient basins, which will delay the runoff of rainwater before it discharges into the river at Himmerigshuse. The stream and the two basins form a natural area that acts like a climate adaptation. The entire design for this solution is prepared using a combination of AutoCAD Civil 3D, PowerCivil, Microstation and Mike Urban. There is no plan for planting in the area surrounding the stream, which will be left as virgin soil so that nature is given free rein. The landscape will be drawn into the development at the same time, by creating green wedges that will integrate the organic expression in the residential area and create a harmonious transition to the wild nature. This part of the project will, however, include a large-scale planting plan with 200 new trees. Even though the trees will be planted in a sporadic fashion to contribute to the wild expression, the actual placement is far from random. On the contrary, they are drawn into the model, so the underground utilities and infrastructure in general are taken into account.
Computer control The contractor at Fuglsang Vest is using our 3D model for computer control. This expertise is one of our focus areas when speeding up the digital approach to civil works.
In the case of excavation work that requires a high degree of precision and needs to be carried out efficiently, computer control has clear advantages. As we are among the pioneers in the digital field and master several BIM tools, we can provide solid and wellprepared input for computer control systems. Among the most commonly used are Leica and Trimble. Jan Richard Christensen Corporate Technical Director GIS & Data Processing in Utilities NĂŚstved
Children's Hospital Copenhagen Architects 3XN Architects, Arkitema Architects, Kristine Jensens Tegnestue
HEALTH
T he hospitals of the c apital are changing A whole series of new hospital projects are underway in the Capital Region, and MOE is participating in several projects in different roles.
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Children’s Hospital Copenhagen is the name of the new addition to Copenhagen University Hospital. The 60,000 m² building will provide far better conditions for children, adolescents, pregnant women and their families. Children’s Hospital Copenhagen will also be an innovative R&D and teaching hospital that will be setting completely new treatment standards.
MOE is concurrently providing client consultancy for the New Mental Health Bispebjerg project, which will create an optimal framework for a more coherent course of treatment, with focus on the patient, in the same manner as the Children’s Hospital Copenhagen.
In a typical hospital, the wards are divided by specialities. At Children’s Hospital Copenhagen the needs of the individual patient groups will be the guiding factor for the layout of the building. As the vision states : We will let the specialists come to the patient instead of the other way around.
In Roskilde, the New Forensic Psychiatry Centre – Sct. Hans is taking shape. The new physical framework will meet the need for additional beds and forms of therapy that will prepare the patients for life outside an institution. The building will therefore be constructed with staggered levels, giving patients a view of the beautiful surroundings, while the rooms will be grouped around green courtyards.
Recently, MOE and Erik Architects became client consultant for the project.
We are making use of our multi disciplinarity in the project review. Having access to a broad spectrum of competencies is a great advantage in general. In complex construction projects, one cannot always foresee what needs will arise, and this is just one of the aspects where flexibility becomes a core value for the client consultant.
Construction Management and Health & Safety
MOE is strong represented on site as both construction manager and health and safety coordinator. The building is being constructed by means of individual trade contracts, and this requires precise coordination and solid management. Some planning is made digitally, but the construction management team also meets every week with all the contractors. The form of contract also places corresponding demands on the health and safety coordinator.
With individual trade contracts, we coordinate all health and safety aspects to a greater degree, and there are many different parties involved. At the same time, the construction process is characterised by the fact that many trades work simultaneously, and several of them require the implementation of various measures. This requires careful preparation of the work processes and continuous follow-up. The site itself is interesting since it is on a slope of approximately 12 meters. In combination with the building's staggered levels, this helps give patients an unobstructed view of the surroundings. We must therefore think more in three dimensions when we lay out the construction site, and ensure proper access and transport routes for both personnel and materials. Katja Jungfalk Andersen Head of Department Health & Safety Copenhagen
Poul Henning Hansen Senior project Director Client Consultancy Copenhagen
New Mental Health Bispebjerg Architects FRIIS & MOLTKE Architects, PLH Architects and Møller & Grønborg
New Forensic Psychiatry Centre – Sct. Hans Architects KHR Architecture, RUBOW Architects Photo Martin Budig
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TRANSFORMATION
ustainable Danish S b uilding design on the Champs-Élysées The green transformation of the House of Denmark in Paris is one of the projects where MOE is collaborating with our colleagues at Artelia Group.
The House of Denmark, or Maison du Danemark as it is known in French, is an important showcase for Danish culture and business. The building is located on one of the world's most fashionable streets, the ChampsÉlysées, and it hosts a varied range of activities – everything from jazz concerts and art exhibitions to conferences and political debates. The first floor also features a Michelin-starred restaurant, Copenhague, which specialises in New Nordic Cuisine. Since it is an older building an extensive renovation is desired. This also presents an opportunity to make the house a model of sustainable Danish building art in a French context. In the summer of 2019, a fire broke out on the 2nd floor, where the building's art exhibitions are usually displayed. MOE and COBE Architects are responsible for the future transformation. The assignment is divided into two parts : an overall plan for the future transformation and a more urgent renovation of the second floor, so that it once again can showcase Danish works of art.
Danish/French cooperation As part of the Artelia Group which headquarters is located in France, MOE was selected for this task. According to Project Manager, Peter Hesselholt, this represents a number of clear benefits for both the client and us :
There are clearly some technical matters and local legislation where it is important to be able to draw on local expertise. I have already reviewed the building with a colleague from Artelia who has expertise in installations and technical systems. Since our task is to define the concept and initial design, it is also important to prepare the project for a detail design phase in a French context. Engaging in close sparring with Artelia is extremely valuable here. Green visions Danish design is world-renowned, while sustainable solutions have become one of Denmark's important exports. It therefore goes without saying that the building in itself should convey this combination of culture and technology. The ambitions for sustainability are high, and a massive reduction of CO₂ is on the drawing board.
We are currently involved in a creative brainstorming process, where we are discussing the client's visions and the architects' various design proposals. In a more technical context, we are looking at aspects such as the building envelope, energy supply and cooling and ventilation principles. Since one of our tasks is to plan how the building will develop over time, we are looking for solutions that will also be sustainable in the future. We must also ensure that the urgent renovation project on the second floor is compatible with such a future. Peter Hesselholt Head of Department Special Skills Copenhagen
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SPORT
xpansion E o f a popular venue MOE is helping to realize the new plans for Gigantium in Aalborg, which accommodates several sports and many other activities.
Gigantium is a huge asset for the city and a popular venue for the professional sporting scene in Denmark. We are excited to take part in the future development by realizing the client’s vision for this project. Mads Vangsgaard Forretningschef Aalborg
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Gigantium is primarily the home of a multifunctional arena of approximately 11,000 m². However, there is also a smaller hall, two ice rinks and a swimming pool. The arena is mainly used for major sporting events, such as the European Women's and Men's Handball Championship. At the other end of the spectrum, the arena accommodates numerous concerts, large events and trade fairs. It, therefore, makes sense that the upcoming expansion of the centre will encompass a new main entrance that welcomes visitors. The 4,300 m² expansion also creates room for two new sports halls, a fitness centre and service facilities.
Gigantium is a huge asset for the city and a popular venue for the professional sporting scene in Denmark. We are excited to take part in the future development by realizing
the client’s vision for this project. Athletes and spectators will have a more elegant entrance, and we are creating new facilities to the benefit of many users, says Business Manager for Buildings in Aalborg, Mads Vangsgaard. A space for sound and crowds The two halls in the project will accommodate different types of sports, but they will also host small concerts and trade fairs. Therefore, the design of optimal acoustic solutions are a part of our services on the project. Gigantium is meant to house big crowds, which makes expertise in fire safety another important contribution of ours. Fire protection systems is a big part of the project and we use CFD calculations to simulate fire development and evacuation.
A local sports advisor Building sports facilities is not a new discipline to our office in Aalborg. A good example is Game Street Mekka Aalborg. Here, an old concrete factory has been rebuild; thus, bringing together basketball, parkour, climbing and other street activities. Furthermore, this project was a finalist in the category Sports Architecture when the international architecture site, ArchDaily, held their Building of the Year Awards 2020.
Expansion of Gigantium Client Aalborg Kommune Turnkey contractor TL Byg Architect Kjaer & Richter
INNOVATION
ew research N will automate indoor climate calculations and strengthen communication An Industrial PhD at MOE will build upon our development of simulation tools, which make it easy to explore a myriad of solutions for an optimal building design with a low energy consumption. Indoor climate parameters will now be included in the equation, and the results will be distributed to our partners in a smarter way.
For The new SIMAC in southern Denmark, we used our specially developed simulation tool, MIBS, to create an optimal balance between aesthetics and the requirements for energy. Architects C.F. Møller Architects and EFFEKT Arkitekter Client Fonden Svendborg Maritime Uddannelsescenter
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It is clear that far more advanced calculations are required if the indoor climate is to be integrated, and that will be an important part of my job. Nanna Dyrup Svane Specialist Energy Design & Indoor Climate Copenhagen
With the new Multivariable Building Simulations (MIBS) method, we established a platform for the BeDesigner tool, in which the design team can explore the entire solution spectrum when the optimal façade design is to be found. By making thousands of automated simulations, the complex interaction between everything ranging from the façade and ventilation solutions to the glass areas and room sizes is analysed. The method can immediately show how an adjustment in the design will affect the other design parameters and what the impact will be on the energy consumption. Nanna Dyrup Svane is the main person behind the Industrial PhD that will take this development one step further. The output will now include indoor climate parameters, such as the atmospheric indoor climate (CO₂), the thermal indoor climate (temperature) and daylight.
BeDesigner includes the indoor climate requirements for residential housing. However, we should also be able to find answers for more complex buildings. Even an office building with an atrium in the middle can be challenging if we are to comply with the requirements of the building regulations. Furthermore, many buildings are designed in accordance with different sustainability certification systems with even more demanding requirements. It is clear that far more advanced calculations are required if the indoor climate is to be integrated, and that will be an important part of my job, says Nanna.
Better and smarter communication Nanna has been in the industry for 8 years and knows from experience that the distribution of the calculation results is often the greatest challenge. Nanna will therefore analyse and optimise the communication flow in which technical knowledge is exchanged.
Indoor climate calculations are an advanced topic and there is no doubt that an effort can be made to distribute the results more intuitively. In this respect, I would also like to look at how we can optimise and distribute the knowledge and measures we have concluded in our analysis to the parties who will use the results in their work. Today, communication is still based on PDFs to a large extent, and this often results in both duplicate work and misunderstandings. Among other things, we should start using the BIM model actively to share knowledge. A link to BIM As Nanna points out, one last important aspect of the PhD is to create a far better exchange of information between BIM models and indoor climate programmes, such as BSim. It should be possible to create automated and quality-assured data extraction from BIM models aimed at the specific simulation tools. On the other hand, we will be looking at how the results can be made more visible in the digital building models, thereby creating a common communication platform.
The principal advisor and Corporate Technical Director for Energy Design and Indoor Climate, Steffen Maagaard, sees great potential in the project :
With MIBS, we laid the cornerstone for a paradigm shift that is necessary if we are to ensure the perfect balance between architectural visions and the increasing demands on energy consumption, sustainability and indoor climate. It is a tremendous benefit to be able to vary many design parameters simultaneously and thus map the entire creative scope. Nanna's PhD will be an important step in this development, and her sharpened focus on an improved distribution of results and a better link to BIM will strengthen our position as the architect's and client's preferred sparring partner. Steffen Maagaard Corporate Technical Director Energy Design & Indoor Climate Aarhus
The Industrial PhD project is a collaborative initiative between MOE, Aalborg University and the Danish Building Research Institute, and it is supported by Denmark Innovation Fund. 31
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ENERGY RETROFITTING
W ith respect for the cultural heritage If our ambitions in the environmental and climate field are to be met, it will require a comprehensive upgrade of the existing building mass. However, the aesthetics must also be taken into account when we lower the CO₂ emissions from the country's older buildings. In Copenhagen, we are participating in the modernisation of five residential towers worthy of preservation. The aim is to significantly lower their energy consumption and enable the 434 residential units to meet today's standards. Søndermarken's 16-storey high-rise buildings were built between 1951 and 1954, which is an era that has made Denmark world-famous for its design and architecture.
It is a key part of the renovation project to ensure that the changes are carried out with due consideration to the unique characteristics of the buildings. The buildings are typical of their time and were not built with the same precision as today. In some cases, the façade has a horizontal deviation of up to 20 cm, while the floor height varies by up to 15 cm. Both of these aspects have had a major impact on our design work. In addition to the façades and roofs, the major renovation project encompasses everything from all installations to the treatment of black mould. Optimisation of processes MOE wishes to take an active part in the development of this area. We are co-author of the Danish Building Research Institute's Instruction 269 : Energy retrofitting of
large buildings – method and process. This publication provides an understanding of how to approach the process correctly, from the earliest stages up until the subsequent operation of the building. We see far too often that the expected savings are not realised. Therefore, the instructions focus on what methods can be used and which documents and requirements are associated with the individual stages, not to mention how the information should flow from stage to stage to ensure an optimal and streamlined process. No matter how good the calculations are, it is important to clarify how complex it is to achieve the desired energy consumption.
KAB Søndermarken Client Frederiksberg Forenede Boligselskaber, represented by KAB. Architect JJW ARKITEKTER.
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U   p and above yet  incredibly close When registering major projects, our drones create an overview alongside valuable details. In the future, the Greater Copenhagen Light Rail will pass through Lyngby city centre. This creates the need for new traffic links in the city and paved the way large road project at Firskovvej. The area represents a traffic hub for both local residents and businesses. At the same time a
major underground rainwater basin and district heating were developed. Concurrently, we had to the light rail project into account. As the engineer and construction manager for the road project, we were thus responsible for a major coordination task in relation to the other construction projects and a host of cable and pipe owners. The major changes in the area also prompted the municipality to focus on the dissemination of information to the many stakeholders. Our Project Communication & Process Department was an adviser for the entire communication strategy, and one of the many initiatives was to use our drones to create information videos. During the construction phase, the creation of the new infrastructure could therefore be followed,
and answers were provided at the same time with regard to the progress of the project, any problems and the future situation. The videos were published on the municipality's digital platforms, such as Facebook and elsewhere. A valuable mini study It made good sense to explore the drones' additional qualities, as their cameras provide high-resolution images and data, which we can use to make 3D-models. This capability turned out to provide a good basis for recording data and inspection.
We concluded that the data recorded by the drones was able to provide a sufficiently detailed 3D surface capable of helping us to get an overview of the consequences when combined with Civil 3D and Mike Urban. Lotte Byrnak Senior Design Engineer Roads Copenhagen
In the vast majority of cases, we can record data with a drone much more quickly and more precisely than manual pavement registration, and over a larger area. Daniel Sommerlund Wolf Engineer and Drone Operator Copenhagen
By combining several thousand images in high resolution, we are creating a 3D-model suitable for planning and design puporses.
What is interesting about using a drone to create a 3D model was to see whether the level of detail was sufficient to assess the consequences of a given change. For instance, if I find a place where the space between the roadway and kerbstone is for some reason greater than it should be, it is easy to assess whether there is a need for more asphalt when you are in the field. However, it may be difficult to assess the consequences in relation to drainage. We concluded that the data recorded by the drones were able to provide a sufficiently detailed 3D surface capable of helping us to get an overview of the consequences when combined with Civil 3D and Mike Urban. This enables us to quickly establish an overview of the matter. In addition, the
3D model can be used during the execution phase for surveying, assessment of progress, excavation volumes and much more, says Construction Manager Lotte Byrnak. Outdoor areas at the Copenhagen University Hospital This experience proved to be valuable, since we have subsequently been tasked with carrying out a comprehensive survey of the areas surrounding Copenhagen University Hospital. The survey encompasses the pavements, signage, manhole covers, cycle stands, various surfaces and many other conditions.
In the Firskovvej project, we were able to systematically test photo recording with a drone
from different altitudes. This enabled us to create a number of 3D models with varying levels of detail that we could present to Copenhagen University Hospital. Once we have reconciled the wishes and needs for the application of a 3D model, we can better assess the level of detail that is appropriate to solve the task at hand. In the vast majority of cases, we can record data with a drone in a large area, much more quickly and more precisely than manual pavement registration. By calibrating the 3D model according to defined fixed points, we can also create measurable terrain models or contour cards, which can be used, for example, to assess the scope of impending construction work, says Daniel Sommerlund Wolf, who is an engineer and trained drone pilot. 35
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W   e value new visions Tunnelfabrikken will be the new cultural epicentre in Northern Copenhagen. Since the idea phase, our Cost Management team has been responsible for pricing the unconventional renovation project and various proposals for the building's activities.
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We became involved at an early stage to create a detailed decision base. At Tunnelfabrikken, the client was enabled to assess various alternatives and make important choices. Our calculations resulted in a solid amount of data that our client used to build a business case. Rune Worm Christensen Team Leader Cost Management Copenhagen
The ideas-man Klaus Kastbjeg and his company Unionkul are renowned for having a creative and innovative approach to abandoned industrial sites. Unionkul, for example, is one of the driving forces behind the future transformation of Papirøen. One of his newest ideas is Tunnelfabrikken. It is a radical transformation of an old tunnel factory in Copenhagen, which will be launched in collaboration with NREP and By & Havn. The huge hall in the Nordhavn area of Copenhagen was once used to manufacture elements for the Øresund Tunnel. To put it mildly, there are quite a few unused square metres. The vision is for the hall to house all sorts of cultural activities, and the first step was to engage the architects from Arcgency to design the aesthetic solutions and propose various possible uses. At an early stage, MOE Cost Management was tasked with pricing the various rough designs and technical building solutions in order to create an overall picture of the project's economic potential.
The abandoned tunnel factory is 261 metres long and 125 metres wide, and therefore has ample space for the establishment of new activities. Client NREP, Unionkul and By & Havn Architect Arcgency Landskabe architect SLA
We became involved at an early stage to create a detailed decision base. At Tunnelfabrikken, the client was enabled to assess various alternatives and make important choices. Our calculations resulted in a solid amount of data that our client used to build a business case. It is custom to make a rough assessment of a total square meter price, but in this case, we provided the client with precise pricing data before the construction programme, says the group leader for MOE Cost Management, Rune Worm Christensen, adding that it was possible to produce a tender price list at an extremely early stage of the project.
Benchmarking via the cost database As Rune points out, Tunnelfabrikken is not an off-the-shelf item. It therefore required a different approach to the financial calculations. However, the cost database that the team has created from historical figures from previous MOE projects has been used.
It made no sense to use other projects where a hall was rebuilt as our basis. We had to delve much deeper into the data and look at the different functions and what they entail from a technical building perspective. After we divided the building into smaller categories, we could start our benchmarking, which would allow us to see the bigger picture, says Rune. He adds that it was highly beneficial to be able to draw on a large network of specialists at MOE to investigate the engineering aspects, which provided an insight into where adjustments could be made in order to minimise the expenses. At the forefront with new guidelines Finally, Rune thinks that the project is a good example of how MOE has prepared for the changing view of financial management found in the updated version of the General Conditions for Consultancy (ABR 18).
In the past, you had to report the finances upon the completion of every phase. With ABR 18, however, you have to update the budgets on an ongoing basis and keep a close eye on any changes. This practice certainly requires that we master the skills we have built up in our Cost Management team, Rune concludes.
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ENERGY SAVINGS
G reater energy efficiency f or the industry The demands for more sustainable forms of production are steadily increasing. We help industrial enterprises identify possible energy savings and navigate the complex rules and regulations in this area.
Production unit at Grundfos Photo Grundfos
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The potential for energy efficiency improvements may be found in each individual element of the company's production : it may be in the transport systems, the individual process steps, the storage, or the utility installations, such as ventilation and compressed air. Often, operational optimisation in itself is energy-saving and competitiveness-enhancing, and represents a general environmental gain to the benefit of CSR and any sustainability goals. Our energy consultants have the expertise to analyse the entire process from A-Z and provide a solid basis for decision-making – both identifying the points of impact and providing an overall picture. The business is thus given an overview of possible savings and can use this to choose which operational efficiency improvements can best be implemented in their production line. Consequently, we help propose how the selected solutions can be implemented. Strategic energy substitution However, our advice on energy savings does not just concern technical processes. This area is highly regulated by laws, rules and taxes that are difficult to navigate around, and the
nature of which are continuously changing. The system for CO₂ quotas is just one of many examples. This means that there is a need for good knowledge in this field, which we have built up through our extensive experience. Our certified energy consultants are specialists in systematising the work process for mandatory energy audit, ensuring that it is adapted to the individual company. At the same time, it is important to make a long-term perspective, as the future will present additional and new demands. Here we can help establish a strategy that is at the forefront of development. Many companies are facing the need for an energy shift to more sustainable sources of energy and less energy-consuming processes. Certified energy management If the company wants continuous improvement, we also help them implement energy management that is adapted to the company's own business processes. In addition to the obvious energy and production benefits, another aspect of energy management is that it can increase eligibility for tax subsidies. At present, this mainly concerns PSO tax and surplus heat. Furthermore, energy management replaces the mandatory EU energy certification process for large enterprises. Grundfos One of the companies we have helped become more energy efficient is Grundfos.
The company is the world's largest manufacturer of pumps, which are also the most energy efficient globally. Pumping accounts for a significant share of the world's electricity consumption – so energy efficiency makes a noticeable difference here. In addition to contributing to the sustainable agenda on the product side, Grundfos has looked internally at what they could do and have reduced the total CO₂ output by around 30 % since 2008, even though the company has increased production by around 40 %. In this context, the company has sought specialist knowledge from various external consultants, including MOE. Working in close cooperation with Grundfos, we have developed and used a model to anchor work on energy efficiency to the individual factories, while creating an overview of the opportunities to reduce energy consumption at the same time. Lead Senior in Group EHS, Klaus E. Christensen, sees great value in obtaining assistance from external consultants :
Grundfos has an ambition to reduce CO₂ emissions by 50 % compared to 2008 by 2025. If we are to achieve this goal, work on sustainability must be implemented throughout the business, and we also need to enter the machine room and analyse the individual components. That is why we need experts who are more proficient than us in various niche areas, says Klaus E. Christensen
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District cooling for Aalborg University Hospital Client Aalborg Forsyning Photo Aalborg Portland
A cooling resource that is d rawn up from the depths of a lake When the new Aalborg University Hospital is completed, it will be cooled with water from the chalk lake at Aalborg Portland. This is a solution that results in massive savings economically and in the carbon balance.
The cement manufacturer Aalborg Portland uses massive quantities of chalk in its production process. Many excavations have over time formed a chalk lake at the company's facilities, and this will now provide district cooling for the new Aalborg University Hospital. The water near the bottom of the more than 30 metre deep lake has a temperature ranging between 4 and 14 degrees throughout the year. This is a resource that in the future will provide electricity savings of approximately 80 % compared with an ordinary cooling system. The 170,000 m² hospital at Gistrup will make use of the cooling for patient rooms, personnel and clinical facilities and medical equipment. Moreover, a total of 500 to 700 tonnes of carbon dioxide will be saved per year by using a climate-friendly solution.
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How cold water travels MOE is the consultant to the client Aalborg Supply for the lake water heat exchanger building and the cooling distribution centre, each of which plays an important role in the comprehensive system. The cold water from the bottom of the lake is pumped up into the lake water heat exchanger building first. The heat exchanger uses the cold from the lake to cool the water in the piping that runs to and from the cooling distribution centre at the hospital. The systems are thus separate, and the water in the piping contains corrosion protection and is softened, so that the pipes do not corrode or become blocked by lime deposits etc.
The water is transported approximately 3.5 km to the hospital's 800 m² cooling distribution centre. The water is delivered at a temperature of 12 degrees, and is returned in the direction of the lake water heat exchanger station at a temperature of 18 degrees. The cycle is completed when the heat is diverted by the heat exchanger into the surface water of the chalk lake. The plant is expected to become operational in mid-2021.
SUSTAINABLE E NERGY PRODUCTION
Halskov straw-fired heating plant Client SK Varme A/S Architect Arkikon Photo Martin Schubert
A green energy source that c an be harvested year after year The residents of Halskov now have access to district heating by means of a new straw-fired heating plant, which also supplies large parts of Korsør.
Pipeline under the harbour
Straw is an annual crop and can thus be sown, harvested and burned in a recurring annual cycle. It is also a local resource, and straw as a fuel is therefore close to being 100 % carbon neutral. One of the places where straw is converted into green energy is at the Halskov straw-fired heating plant in northern Korsør. Before the plant opened in the spring of 2019, the residents
of Halskov had to do without district heating, and now the new plant supplies a considerable portion of Korsør. Since agriculture is abundant in West Zealand, there are many suppliers of straw in the local area. MOE has participated on several fronts in the creation of the new plant that SK Varme is responsible for. We were the lead consultant for the building, client consultant for machinery, and construction manager for the overall project.
Since central and southern Korsør were also to benefit from the new heating plant, it was necessary to establish a connection between the city's existing district heating network and the new network in Halskov. However, Halskov and the rest of Korsør are separated by water, and MOE was tasked with studying different approaches to the connection. The solution was to lay a transmission line under Korsør Harbour by directional boring. This was a task that resulted in a lot of curious onlookers along the harbour, since the 225-metre-long district heating pipe was pulled through in one piece.
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URBAN DEVELOPMENT
A vibrant neighbourhood u nfolds on Paper Island The island of Christiansholm, better known as Paper Island, is about to undergo a massive transformation that MOE is helping to realise.
Paper Island – Christiansholm Client Danica Ejendomsselskab Architect COBE Architects
The Black Diamond, Amager Bakke and the Royal Danish Playhouse are all to be found among the MOE projects that grace Copenhagen's inner harbour. And the new development on Christiansholm means that we will once again be making a significant contribution to this popular harbour area.
In addition to apartments, general housing and a hotel, the new buildings will also form the framework for a market hall for shops, cafés, restaurants and cultural life. These outward-facing functions will contribute to a creative and vibrant urban space, emphasised by a public promenade along the quayside.
A cultural meeting place
It will be possible to admire the features of the area from its buildings through the huge expanses of glass. The design of the façades will therefore be optimised to ensure the right balance between daylight, energy and indoor climate.
For many years, Christiansholm was home to paper warehouses, earning it the nickname of ‘paper island’. Paper ceased to be stored here in 2012, paving the way for the buildings to accommodate cultural activities on a temporary basis, such as the Experimentarium and the immensely popular Copenhagen Street Food. COBE Architects put together the master plan for the area. A major feature of the plan is to build on the intrinsic qualities of urban life that have set the mood here since 2012.
A versatile engineering job You may be given the impression that there will be a tremendous mix of buildings. And you would be right, as this is an element of great
importance to the engineering side of the project. The design has to be adapted to the varying requirements for the different building types. The level of ambition for comfort and energy efficient solutions is high, and several of the buildings are expected to achieve Gold DGNB certification. Our sustainability specialists are responsible for this process. Last but not least, we are dealing with an entire neighbourhood, where MOE designs the infrastructure including roads and sewers. We will therefore bring our skills within the fields of environment, traffic planning, geotechnical engineering and climate adaptation.
3 D-SCANNING
W hen pellets need a softer landing Emissions of wood dust from Amager Power Plant's conveyor belt must be minimised. The aim is to reduce the polution factor and make use of the dust as fuel in the production of energy. Our Machinery & Process specialists are responsible for creating a new design for the flow of the pellets.
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The Amager Power Plant is in the process of converting exclusively to biomass, which MOE is helping to execute at the new BIO 4 Block. At the same time, we are optimising the existing energy production in Block 1, where pellets are fired. The pellets are transported to the plant by boat, and then by conveyor belt from the quay to the top of a storage silo that houses an intermediate storage area, with a distribution centre at the top, aptly named the Penthouse. From here, the pellets are either taken directly down to the intermediate storage area or directly to the long-term storage area by means of a separate conveyor belt. At several places in this transport process, wood dust is readily whirled up when large amounts of pellets fall, for example, down onto a conveyor belt. Wood dust can be explosive in a worst case scenario, and otherwise poses a health risk from inhalation. Our task is therefore to create a less dusty flow of the pellets, and the Penthouse is the transport hub at the core of this project.
Laser scanning and Tekla
A simulated wood pellet flow
The process will hopefully be optimised with as little intervention as possible. To create the best possible picture of the existing framework, we have performed a laser scan of the entire Penthouse and what is referred to as the Pit. The latter is a concrete channel at the basement level, where the pellets are taken from the intermediate storage and transported to the boiler.
MOE has teamed up with Force Technology, which is responsible for simulating wood pellet flows by means of CFD calculations. The results will be used first and foremost to assess the impact force when the pellets collide with a given surface or object on their way through the drop channels connecting two conveyor belts or a conveyor belt with a storage intake.
With our scan, we will be able to define where there is a risk of design collisions and what leeway we have to work with in the new design solution. Whenever possible, we will recycle the existing materials and avoid removing too many elements. Laser scanning is an exceptional tool to ensure a transition from the old 2D approach to the 3D world in which we now operate, says Torben Michael Olsen, project manager in our Machinery & Process Department. Initially, AutoCAD ReCap is used to process the point cloud from the laser scan, and we have created a 3D model in Tekla based on this.
The point cloud itself is the raw material, and it takes a lot of work to translate the many scan points into recognisable profiles. That is why we must also be good at prioritisation. We only need to define the work areas we need, and let the rest indicate simple delimited volumes that show the elements we need to navigate around Peter Mortensen Corporate Technical Director BIM-Tekla Copenhagen
From the knowledge provided by the CFD calculations, we can design the optimal wood pellet drop channel solution. Roughly speaking, the pellets will now be guided out of the drop channels in the same direction as the conveyor belt, which will transport the pellets further, and ensure a softer landing in relation to the present vertical drop, says Torben. Dust as a resource The CFD calculations will also be used to assess the emission of dust, and this serves several purposes.
Once we have the design of the channel in place, we will look at where new extraction points can be placed to avoid the escape of dust as much as possible. Instead of the existing local filters, we will create new extraction hoods that will be connected to central dust filters so that dust can be collected more efficiently and gently returned to the pellets so that it ends up in the boiler. There's no need to let the dust go to waste. There is energy in dust, so it must enter the boiler for combustion. Torben Michael Olsen Project Manager Machinery & Process Copenhagen
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EDUCATION
A house of learning f or the maritime world The leading maritime educational institution in Denmark gains a new multifunctional venue at Svendborg Port.
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Svendborg International Maritime Academy trains marine officers and marine engineers, while more experienced profiles can strengthen their skills by using the academy’s supplementary maritime training facilities. Demand for more study places is steadily increasing. The idea behind The new SIMAC project is to meet this demand and ensure an innovative and inspiring learning environment. The 12,500 m² building complex is located at Nordre Kaj in Svendborg Port, creating space for around 1,000 students and 100 teachers. Like being at sea The complex includes classrooms, two auditoriums, communal areas, laboratories/ workshops, administration and technical rooms. The crowning glory is a simulator centre on three levels. At the base is
the engine room, which is characterised by authentic acoustic and temperature conditions. At the top is the bridge, from where the vessel is navigated. Here, projectors are used to create a visual and lifelike experience of being at sea. There is also a workshop with a 5-cylinder diesel engine. This means that some parts of the complex require a lot of installations. Multifunctionality also makes high demands of the acoustic solutions, since this is an atrium building accommodating space for concentration and contemplation. A rustic look The building’s architecture cultivates an industrial expression in which the structures stand out as exposed, raw concrete surfaces.
All of the technical installations are visible and easily accessible, as this supports the aesthetic expression and may be used for learning purposes. The fact that all materials are clearly visible required special focus on the details and subtleties of the project design. The façade is characterised by large glass sections, to signal transparency and ensure daylight. In order to create optimal balance between aesthetics and the requirements for energy and indoor climate, we used our specially developed simulation tool, MIBS. At an early stage, the tool enables the team to compare and combine interdependent parameters, determine how the affect each other and identify the most crucial points in relation to building performance.
The new SIMAC Client The SMUC Foundation, supported by the A.P. Møller Foundation, Dampskibsselskabet Orient’s Foundation, the Danish Maritime Fund, the Lauritzen Foundation and Sydfyns Elforsynings Almennyttige Fond. Architects C.F. Møller Architects in collaboration with EFFEKT Architects
RAILWAYS
B eneath the surface o f the light rail bridges The light rail network along Ring Road 3 will give public transport in Greater Copenhagen a massive boost. Digital bridge design is one of the many skills that MOE offers. When Greater Copenhagen Light Rail is completed, it will stretch from Lyngby in the north to Ishøj in the south. The passengers will be able to board at 29 stations, six of which link the light rail to the S-train network. Aarsleff, MOE and the Spanish company IDOM are responsible for the construction work on two of the sectors, which cover a length of 18 km out of 28 km in total. This major infrastructure project has many technical facets, and our bridge expertise is one of them. In Brøndby the light rail will cross the Holbæk Motorway. This will require two new bridges for the light rail – one in each direction. In conjunction with this, a bridge for cyclists and pedestrians will also be built. The two light rail bridges will of course have the greatest load-bearing capacity, but all three bridges will be characterised by a slimline appearance. The actual bridges are made of steel and manufactured in a workshop, while the substructure consists of concrete columns in the central reservation of the Holbæk Motorway and concrete abutments at the ends of the bridges. In all three cases, the bridge will arrive in two finished sections, which will be lifted into place and constructed on site.
based on parametric input, where geometric changes can simply be made by changing the geometric input. The model and drawings are then automatically updated with the modified input parameter. The geometry is built up in Rhino/Grasshopper, and is then exported to Tekla. The same method is used for the concrete components, and here we have even gone one step further. The reinforcements in the concrete columns and abutments have also been modelled in 3D. This provides better reinforcement drawings and anticipates a number of problems that could easily arise on the construction site. According to Bridge Engineer Kasper Munk Mortensen, there is another collateral strategic benefit :
In Denmark, the contractor produces cutting and bending lists for the reinforcements. However, in Norway and Sweden, this is the responsibility of the engineer. Since our 3D models allow automation of this process, we are able to develop an established practice that will be of value to the other Nordic countries. Kasper Munk Mortensen Design Engineer Bridges Copenhagen
Rhino, Grasshopper and Tekla Our bridge department has made good use of their digital tools on this project. Especially in regards to the BIM models of the three steel bridges. The level of detail is extremely high, so the contractor can manufacture the bridges directly from the model with few adjustments. The bridges have been engineered using a parametric design. This means the models are 48
Greater Copenhagen Light Rail is expected to open to passengers by 2025, and in addition to the bridge design, MOE is contributing expertise in roads, traffic planning, geotechnical engineering, drainage, installations, the environment and rail engineering.
RETAIL
D esign management of today The transformation of Fisketorvet – Copenhagen Mall enables us to demonstrate an approach to design management that focuses on digital tools and interdisciplinary coordination. Ambitions are high for the upcoming transformation of Fisketorvet. The renovation and expansion of the shopping centre will create space for a larger restaurant area, while a new office building and new hotel along Kalvebod Brygge will be constructed at the same time. Like the existing centre, the entire development will be sustainability certified in accordance with BREEAM, which is just one of our many tasks for the project. The various disciplines require that the design management team focuses on strong interdisciplinary coordination :
Tenants in the retail industry record their highest earnings at certain times of the year, which is why the renovation and expansion of an operational shopping centre places extra high demands on the planning and coordination of the execution – not only in relation to time, but especially in relation to reducing the disturbance that the tenants will experience. Simon Chresten Dencker Technical Director Project Management Copenhagen
Many external considerations Fisketorvet has an extremely central location, which increases the number of stakeholders. Radius has a main line into Copenhagen on the building site, just as HOFOR has district heating lines in an area now expropriated in connection with the metro construction. Together with the 15 other owners of cables and pipes on the site, they must be coordinated in the project and planning of the execution. In addition, part of the expansion is located on top of the future Havneholmen metro station, which also places very specific demands on the design management team. Simon Dencker points out :
The shell for the new offices must be completed by a specific date, otherwise the opportunity to construct the building will be lost.
Therefore we must be adaptable, and ensure that client decisions are made in due time. A unified digital platform It is no coincidence that the design manager is often portrayed as the conductor, and at Fisketorvet we can rightly talk about an entire symphony orchestra. However, there is one crucial difference : the musical score is never fixed and continuous variations and improvisation must be taken into account. This is where
Fisketorvet – Copenhagen Mall Client Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield Architect Schmidt Hammer Lassen Architects
a detailed BIM model comes into the picture. This is a model we have created by converting old 2D drawings of Fisketorvet to 3D. The aggregated model was prepared in Revizto, which can extract information directly from Revit and Tekla, with minor adjustments. It can also integrate the 2D drawings used by certain disciplines.
All the disciplines are represented in a unified model that can handle issues, which are comments and questions that may
arise in connection with the individual details. Having a single communication platform allows us to reduce the countless number of e-mails, where information is easily lost, and the client can therefore make decisions quicker and more efficiently, says Simon. Key aspects such as time and finances are also included in the model :
Earlier on, you had to create a small comic strip to illustrate the demolition rate. Today, we can easily make a short video based on our model. This is faster, smarter and more illustrative. In addition, our cost management team can extract all necessary information from the model, Simon confirms.
Changing design management In view of the complexity of the project, the design management consists of an entire team :
In the past, it was more of a one-man performance. But today there are so many areas of responsibility that a single person could not cover them all, and it must therefore be regarded as a team effort. This also reflects the increased complexity that characterises construction today. Christian Elkjær Tind Nielsen Head of Department Client Consultancy Copenhagen
Fælledby is the title of the winning proposal in the competition for a new urban district on Amager Common in Copenhagen. There is a strong popular desire to preserve the nature in the area, and this is precisely the aspect that permeates the master plan drawn up by MOE, Henning Larsen Architects and Coop. Where the ambitions of the master plan go beyond the ordinary is the strategic access to urban nature. Our nature consultants have previously participated in designating the area as a possible building site, as it represents the part of the common which is poorest in species. However, the existing flora and fauna will still be preserved, and the vision is to maintain the biodiversity and attract even more species through various measures. The intention is also for the development to be certified for DGNB Platinum. The buildings will be built of wood, and MOE has defined the principles for this. Natural corridors and new habitats The development is divided into three small villages, separated by natural corridors. These passages are a minimum of 20 metres wide and the common's animals will be able to pass through or hide in the scrub-like vegetation. As opposed to the wild vegetation of the corridors, there will be a more strategic focus in the three villages, each of which will be built around a pond.
Large quantities of soil will be filled in before the three villages are constructed. We are helping to select a soil quality that will support a number of wild plant species. We strive to preserve habitats for local species including butterflies such as the white-letter hairstreak and the burnet moth while crating habitats for new species tha are not present in the area today. Nature is not dictated, but the more we make use of expert knowledge on the preferences of individual species the more likely these species will establish themselves. Hans Ohrt Senior Project Director Environment & Nature Copenhagen
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Natural plant beds with a diverse composition will be constructed between the houses, and nest boxes will be placed in and around the buildings, which could attract bats, swifts, swallows and falcons – animals that are not currently found on Amager Common.
The surrounding nature helps to frame the edge zones and the plantings in the free areas of the islands, which translates into various natural typologies. It deals with the open salt meadow and dense scrub that creeps into the common and further into the open areas between the buildings, says Consultant and Landscape Architect, Pernille Snedker Egegaard. In addition, our nature consultants have used their expertise to designate specific areas that should be kept completely free to provide breeding and resting places for the animals on the common, including larks and lapwings. Cloudburst roads between the villages The landfill under the three villages has a double function, since rainwater management is part of the plan.
When we raise the villages in this way, the corridors become depressions that can act as cloudburst protection. The water from general rainfall is diverted by green solutions for the local diversion of rainwater, such as rainbeds, green roofs and façades consisting of native species, which supports biodiversity. The rainwater is then channelled into the pond and the open corridors, which leads it further along the existing flow routes to the south, north and east. This preserves the water balance of the existing biotopes in the neighbouring areas. The main road, which connects the three islands, has been designed as a cloudburst road that leads water down to the corridors, which act as rainwater basins. Pernille Snedker Egegaard Consultant & Landscape Architect Environment & Nature Copenhagen
Fælledby Client By & Havn Architect Henning Larsen Architects
N ATURE AND ENVIRONMENT
T hree small villages a midst natural surroundings A sustainable community with natural corridors is the fundamental concept for a new master plan for Vejlands Kvarter on Amager Common. The ambition is to create the best possible conditions for biodiversity.
The vision for flora and fauna at Fælledby
TRAFFIC MODELLING
W e identify the b enefits of new transport projects MOE Tetraplan is often responsible for analysing future traffic flows when the social importance of major investments in new infrastructure is to be illustrated.
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A new tunnel connection between Denmark and Sweden is on the drawing board. More specifically, linking Helsingør with Helsingborg, since both sides of the strait see the benefit of an additional fixed connection. The plan is still at a very early stage, where two different options are being assessed in order to give politicians the best possible basis for making a decision. The options being studied are a connection just for vehicles and a road connection combined with a rail connection for passenger transport. This requires a comprehensive analysis of the expected number of vehicles and public transport travellers. MOE Tetraplan is responsible for this task on the Danish side. This involves using the The Danish National Transport Model, which has been designed to analyse traffic movements at the national level and to and from our neighbouring countries.
Our calculations will of course be used to assess mobility and possible bottlenecks.
But they must also provide data for a socioeconomic analysis of different pricing scenarios for a fixed connection, where we will, for instance, look at how different pricing will affect the traffic on the fixed connection and the Øresund Bridge.
It is not the first time that MOE Tetraplan is testing its abilities in this discipline. In the past the department has helped the Danish Road Directorate assess how a possible expansion of the Central Jutland motorways would match the needs of businesses and tourist attractions.
As Marie points out, the calculations in the traffic model are very extensive. As an illustration, it takes an entire week for a powerful computer to calculate each scenario.
It is important to point out that accessibility must be understood from both sides. A business likes to be close to its workers, but on the other hand, workers also like to have as many businesses as possible to choose from. That is why we analyse both aspects, concludes Marie Bangsbo Andersen.
A shorter distance to work ? The traffic model calculations are used for an additional exercise, when assessing the overall benefit of such an investment. It makes good sense to map out, to what extent the scenarios in question will increase the accessibility to businesses, tourist attractions and educational institutions. Businesses can acquire better access to manpower, while it will give students easier access to a larger selection of educational institutions.
Marie Bangsbo Andersen Consultant Transport Planning Copenhagen
Improvement in access to labor as a result of new motorways in central Jutland. Change in % : <2 2-5 5-10 Two scenarios for the Helsingør-Helsingborg fixed link
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ANNIVERSARY
9 0 years in the business The history of MOE from 1930 to 2020. In 1930, civil engineer A.J. Moe was commissioned to design an extension to the H.C. Ørsted Power Station. Throughout the 90 years that have passed since this assignment, MOE has designed energy-generating plants all over Denmark, including iconic projects such as the Avedøre Power Station and Amager Bakke.
H.C Ørsted Power Station
We have thus taken part in the development of the energy sector and the introduction of sustainable technologies. Over the years, we have designed all the blocks at the Amager Power Plant, and subsequently participated in the conversion of Blocks 1 and 2 from coal to biomass. The new biomass-fired block BIO4 is the crowning glory that ensures the green conversion of the plant.
Avedøre Power Station Architects Jørgen Hauxner and Claus Bjarrum
BIO4 – Amager Power Station Client HOFOR Architect Gottlieb Paludan Architects
Timeline Expansion of H.C. Ørstedsværket
1930 The company is founded by A.J. Moe
6,000 shelters built in Denmark
1944
Frederiksberg Town Hall inaugurated
1953
1969
Rødovre Centrum expanded
The Black Diamond inaugurated
Copenhagen Airport runway
1992
1999
A.J. Moe merges with O.H. Brødsgaard under the name Moe & Brødsgaard
2003 New office in Fredericia
2004 New office in Aarhus
2005 New office in Aalborg
Rehearsal rooms in a bunker from World War II Photo Hovedstadens Beredskab
Bunker under construction
World War II and 6,000 bunkers Large concrete structures were the core competency of the small company that had already made a mark as one of the country's leading consultants for large power plants. That is why A.J. Moe was given the unique task to build 6,000 shelters all over Denmark during Second World War. The company was responsible for preparing the design of the
Subsidiary in Norway
2010
Today, the bunkers are a part of the urban landscape in many places, where they form small green ridges in an otherwise flat Danish landscape. They are often used as rehearsal
MOE wins Amagerværket BIO4
The Blue Planet inaugurated
MOE wins Amager Bakke
2009
bunkers and designed a considerable portion of them itself, while the rest were designed in collaboration with a nationwide network of other engineering firms.
2012 New office in Vordingborg
2013 Name change to MOE
2014 Subsidiary, PTS, in the Philippines
2015 Acquisition of Tetraplan
rooms or other creative purposes, and currently MOE is in the process of creating a museum bunker in Frederiksberg. MOE even has its own bunker located at the office in Næstved.
MOE wins two contracts for Greater Copenhagen Light rail
The residential project AARhus broke ground
2016 Acquisition of Seacon
2017 Acquisition of Nielsen & Risager and a new office in Næstved
2018 Acquisition of Lars Lindgaard Consulting Engineers
The panda habitat in Copenhagen Zoo inaugurated
2019 MOE joins Artelia Group
The merger and Copenhagen Airport The Vilhelm Lauritzen Terminal – Copenhagen Airport
In 1992, A.J. Moe merged with O.H. Brødsgaard. This added an exciting chapter to our history and a new professional DNA which still applies today. O.H. Brødsgaard had a long-term relationship with Copenhagen Airport, stretching all the way back to the Vilhelm Lauritzen Terminal from 1939. The company was the engineer for the terminal, and many years later MOE participated in moving the historic building in conjunction with the expansion of the airport in 1999. Today, the terminal is used for special events, such as state visits or the celebration of victorious Danish athletes returning from various international tournaments. O.H. Brødsgaard was the engineer for the massive expansion of the runways in the 1960-70s, which was the largest construction project at the time. This helped lay the foundation for infrastructure as one of our three major business areas. Throughout time, MOE has contributed to countless building and construction projects at Copenhagen Airport, and we are still strongly represented there.
Runway – Copenhagen Airport Extension of Pier C – Copenhagen Airport Architect Schmidt Hammer Lassen Architects Photo Fritz Hansen
All our fire consultants at the fire training ground at Copenhagen Airport
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The Blue Planet Architect 3XN Photo Adam Mørk
Rødovre Centrum – Shopping Centre Architect Kieler Architects Photo Brahl Fotografi
A black diamond and a blue planet In 1999, the new addition to The Royal Danish Libary known as The Black Diamond opened the doors. This marked the beginning of an era of MOE working as a consultant on a broad spectrum of groundbreaking iconic buildings in collaboration with world-renowned Danish architects. The engineering design of the spectacular architecture from the turn of the millennium onwards has made its mark on our work methods, where creative innovation is required to translate the vision of the architects into buildable reality. MOE has been at the forefront of the field in the use of BIM and ICT. A good example of this is The Danish National Aquarium, The Blue Planet, which is world-renowned for its organic expression, which mimics circular water currents, the movement of fish shoals and the galaxies of the universe. The unique shape and double-curved façades did not allow the use of standard solutions, and the digital tools were taken to new heights in the calculation of advanced building geometry. Development and growth In parallel to this, we expanded our business significantly throughout the first decade of the century, with many new consulting services
UN17 Village Client NREP Architects Lendager Group, Årstiderne Arkitekter Photo TMRW
The Black Diamond Architect Schmidt Hammer Lassen Architects
and customer segments. Client consulting became an important discipline, and with projects such as Rødovre Centrum, we became Denmark's largest retail consultant. From 2003, MOE acquired a series of engineering companies in major Danish cities, which gave us nationwide coverage. In 2009, MOE acquired Polyplan in Norway that became our first subsidiary. The development of the company resulted in a massive employee growth, which meant that the head office was moved to a new, sustainable and DGNB certified domicile in Gladsaxe in 2013. The building was designed by MOE in collaboration with Schmidt Hammer Lassen Architects.
International ambitions MOE has its roots in the expansion of the H.C. Ørsted Power Plant. Today, 90 years later, our biggest project to date, Amager Bakke has opened its doors. The plant is one of the world's cleanest waste-to-energy plants, and is also a recreational urban area. Today MOE is a company with more than 900 employees. The unique MOE culture remains an important foundation, and we maintain our values, such as trust, dialogue and freedom under responsibility, while social events help create close relationships across the company. In 2019, MOE joined Artelia Group. Over the years, MOE has evolved from a traditional engineering company to an international multidisciplinary consulting group.
Since then, the subsidiary, Pacific Tech Solutions (PTS) followed in the Philippines. PTS is a platform for increased competitiveness and resource reliability in the Danish market, and is also a local consultant solving projects in the fields of sustainable energy and buildings in the Philippines.
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