With HPC your project stays on the right track

HECK+PARTNER

The core expertise of HPC encompasses construction claims management, dispute resolution and litigation support services. HPC also provides a wide range of construction management services. Clients range from owners, contractors, engineers, architects and government agencies, to insurance companies, law firms and financial institutions.

HPC experts have extensive experience concerning international and domestic public and private sector projects and are integrally involved in research and teaching at renowned technical universities. These activities include specialized continuing education seminars that are tailored to client needs.

Who are we?

HPC is a team of talented civil engineers that specialise in construction management and construction claims evaluation. Our goal is to provide cost effective, objective, equitable and efficient solutions for our clients.

HPC is a member of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) and is your partner for all construction management and claims resolution needs.

Quality is our identity

What characterises us

We are here to support you with our expertise from the bidding phase to completion and beyond.

When it comes to advice, support, and assessment, we work as experts for clients and contractors.

We act with impartiality, objectivity and neutrality.

If required, we also offer legal evaluation of your circumstances through our excellent cooperation partners.

Providing technical skills in project execution is getting the job done only have way. A successful project requires effective construction management. We are your partner for a successful project execution.

Univ.-Prof. Dr.-Ing. Detlef Heck

Executive Partner

Our Services

Prior to Commencement of Contractual Works

  • Consultation during the bidding phase

  • Consultation on calculation according to ÖNORM B 2061

  • Calculation and verification of average wage prices

  • Assistance with procurement issues

  • Support in drafting contracts

  • Bid review according to BVergG and in-depth examination of offers

During Project Execution

  • Technical support during site preparation

  • Optimization of construction means and methods

  • Documentation

  • Evaluation of claims concerning:

    • Schedule acceleration

    • Change orders

    • Construction delays

    • Differing site conditions

    • Design and construction defects

    • Force majeure

    • Labour productivity

    • Contract suspension and termination

After Project Completion

  • Defect management

  • Warranty management

  • Closing invoice audit

  • Insurance management

  • Bank guarantee

  • Best Practice resp. case study (optimization for future projects)

  • Assistance in handling insolvencies

Documentation & Scheduling

HPC offers customized documentation systems for your construction project.

We specialise in analysing and validating construction schedule delay and disruption.

We use various comparative tools (time impact analysis, windows delay analysis, daily delay measure, total float allocation, cumulative impact of changes, CPM schedule analysis, longest path analysis, as-built, as-planned vs. as-built analysis, collapsed as-built, measured mile)

Building Information Modeling

  • Construction process documentation
  • Performance status determination
  • Use of BIM to support the resolution of complex issues
  • Project modeling in BIM
  • Visualization of project processes

Digital Documentation

A good documentation is always the base of claiming additional costs.

Our team is here right from the beginning to support you in setting up an adequate documentation concept that meets your expectations, so that you can additionally score points with immaculate documentation

If required, we will happily support you on-site.

Schedule planning and construction processes

We are here to support you in creating, evaluating and optimizing construction schedules.

Additionally, we offer expert services to determine any additional amount of process-related costs.

Compliance

Are you aiming to score points in tenders by being DIN ISO 37001 (management system for combating corruption) certified?

We are available to give support and advice while introducing a Compliant Management System. 

Mediation

Dealing with conflicts during the procedure can be time, as well as cost-intensive, and usually has negative consequences for the business relationship.

Mediation is an efficient and effective tool for solving conflicts to the satisfaction and acceptance of both parties. 

Our experienced business mediators are here to support you.

Training

We offer training courses and workshops that are also tailored to you and your needs.

Our HPC training model and individual modules from it can be used at any time. Our training expertise includes claim management, lean construction, project management, all topics related to risk management, construction disruptions, legal and fundamental issues.

Organizational development

We accompany change processes by reconsidering, developing and sustainably implementing and living culture, structures and processes with the greatest possible participation of those affected.

Clear communication, responsibilities, resources, interfaces and development of the people involved as individuals and teams are essential.

Leadership and team development

We support teams and managers in permanently improving collaboration, (further) developing the leadership/corporate culture, clarifying roles and responsibilities and strengthening team spirit.

Construction project management

We assist in the effective organization, coordination and monitoring of all activities required to complete a construction project.

Our Team

Univ.-Prof. Dr.-Ing. Detlef Heck

Contract and Construction Manager
Executive Partner

detlef.heck@heck-partner.com
+43 (0) 316 8900 58-13

  • Studies, TU Darmstadt (1991-1997)
 
  • Züblin Ground Engineering, Stuttgart (1997-2006) ​
 
  • PhD Programme, TU Darmstadt with Prof. Christoph Motzko and Prof. Eberhard Schubert (2000-2004)
 
  • Professor for construction & construction industry, TU Graz (since 2006)
 
  • CEO of profacto.GmbH, Graz (2007-2019)
 
  • Co-publisher of bau aktuell (since 2009)
 
  • Generally sworn and court-certified expert for calculation, tendering, procurement, construction management and construction accounting.

  • Fees of architects, civil engineers, and builders

BM Dipl.-Ing. Erik Torlutter

Contract and Construction Manager

erik.torlutter@heck-partner.com
+43 (0) 316 8900 58-14

  • Civil Engineering, TU Graz (1994-2002), Universidad Politécnica de València (1999-2000)
  • Controlling, KFU Graz (2013)
  • Mediation training Wirtschaftsmediator & Streitlöser DGA-Bau-Zert ® (2021-2022)
  • Construction supervisor, construction management, structural engineer in a civil engineering office, (2003-2012)
  • profacto. GmbH, Graz (2012-2019)
  • General sworn and court-certified expert (72.03)
  • Builder & engineering consultant for construction

Dipl.-Ing. Dr. techn. Florian Müller

Contract and Construction Manager

florian.mueller@heck-partner.com
+43 (0) 316 8900 58-12

  • Civil Engineering, TU Graz (2014-2021)
  • Civil Engineering, University of Tokyo (2013-2014)
  • Promotion in civil engineering, TU Graz (2015-2021)
  • Mediation training (2021-2022)
  • External lecturer, TU Graz

Mag. iur Dipl.-Ing Markus Allram

Baubetriebler, eingetragener Mediator

markus.allram@heck-partner.com
+43 (0) 316 8900 58-17

  • Law, TU Graz (2013-2019)
  • Civil Engineering, TU Graz (2014-2021)
  • Mediation training, Uni Graz (2022-2023)
  • Real estate trustee-property developer (2023)
  • Real estate trustee - real estate agent (2024)

DDipl.-Ing. Karin Kienberger

Construction manager, currently on maternity leave

karin.kienberger@heck-partner.com
+43 (0) 316 8900 58-16

  • Civil Engineering, TU Graz (2014-2019)
  • Strabag AG (2020-2021)
  • Julius Berger Nigeria Plc (2021-2022)
  • Specialization in BIM and Lean Construction, TILOS

Mag.(FH) Daniela Aschenbrenner, MSc

Secretary, Executive Assistant

office@heck-partner.com
+43 (0) 316 8900 58-10

  • International Logistics, FH Steyr (2000-2005)
  • Mediation and Conflict Management (2006-2007)
  • Certified Changemanager, Graz (2024)
  • Coach, Supervisor, Org.Develop.(2024-2026)
  •  KPMG Linz (2006-2007)
  •  Integrated Consulting Group (2007-2010)

Our publications 2020-2024

Haftung und Schadenersatz – Serie: Das erfolgreiche Bauprojekt Teil 6

Bedeutung der Übernahme – Serie: Das erfolgreiche Bauprojekt Teil 5

Die mangelhafte Bauleistung – Serie: Das erfolgreiche Bauprojekt Teil 4

Die Bauzeit – Serie: Das erfolgreiche Bauprojekt Teil 3

Vertragsarten und Vergütungsregelung – Serie: Das erfolgreiche Bauprojekt Teil 2

Die Rolle der am Bau Beteiligten – Serie: Das erfolgreiche Bauprojekt Teil 1

Das rechtlich und wirtschaftlich erfolgreiche Bauprojekt

Basiswissen Bauvertrag

Contact

H+P Consult GmbH

Katzianergasse 1
8010 Graz
Austria

+43 316 89 00 58 – 10

office@heck-partner.com

www.heck-partner.com

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