Cooperation Instead of Confrontation in the Building Sector

Wolfgang Kradischnig

Cooperation Instead of Confrontation – Moving from Competition to Collaboration in Construction Projects - Construction projects are usually viewed as technical and economic challenges. The fact that the human factor and how people interact within the social system of a construction project is the most crucial factor for success is only slowly becoming apparent to those in the construction industry. This presentation will examine the fundamentals of collaborative partnerships, as well as various implementation models and tools—designed to foster cooperation among stakeholders—and specific project examples.

Wolfgang Kradischnig is a consulting engineer specializing in industrial engineering in the construction sector, as well as CEO and co-owner of the international DELTA Group.
His professional focus lies in integrated and collaborative planning, digitalization and AI in the construction industry, as well as the sustainable and life-cycle analysis of buildings. In addition, he is actively involved at the national and international levels in professional associations, trade groups, and expert committees dedicated to innovation, sustainability, and improving the framework conditions for the construction and real estate industries; Among other things, he is a founding member of KOO.BAU, a community that is reimagining collaboration—in projects, organizations, and the industry as a whole.