Exchange on brownfield development, digital twins and geothermal energy in Hanover
On Monday, 16 February 2025, Anja Ritschel – Head of Economic and Environmental Affairs of the City of Hanover – visited the Hanover branch of the
M&P Engineering Company Ltd.– Member of the SIERA Alliance and M&P Energy GmbH.
The visit offered the opportunity for an intensive professional exchange on current major projects, innovative engineering services and the strategic development of Hanover as a business location. The managing directors and several experts presented key areas of expertise and discussed current challenges in brownfield development.
As part of the SIERA Alliance is committed to the M&P Engineering Company Ltd. in particular for sustainable land development, digital planning technologies and future-orientated energy concepts.
Hannover as a business location and sustainable land development
Hannover is continuously developing as a modern business and innovation centre. At the same time, the requirements for sustainable land reactivation, remediation of contaminated sites and energy-efficient new construction projects are increasing.
Brownfield development in Hanover in particular is becoming increasingly important. Areas formerly used for industrial or commercial purposes must be analysed, evaluated and re-planned, taking into account possible contaminated sites and suspected explosive ordnance sites.
The M&P Engineering Company Ltd. – Member of the SIERA Alliance supports these processes with an interdisciplinary approach that combines technical expertise, digital solutions and sustainable energy concepts.
Professionally managing brownfield development in Hanover
Brownfield projects place high demands on planning and realisation. These include
- Historical research and aerial photo analysis
- Assessment of possible explosive ordnance contamination
- Analysis of contaminated building parts
- Digital documentation of inventory structures
- Integration of sustainable energy concepts
These service areas were presented in detail during the visit. The solutions presented show how complex brownfield developments can be realised in a structured and secure manner.
Further information on the Hanover branch:
👉 M&P Ingenieurgesellschaft mbH – Hanover location
Aerial image analysis as part of explosive ordnance research
A central instrument for analysing areas is the evaluation of aerial photographs as part of explosive ordnance research.
Historical aerial photographs make it possible to identify possible suspected areas and create a sound basis for
- Risk assessment
- Planning security
- Voting by authorities
- Building preparation
Particularly in economically strong regions such as Hanover, this systematic preliminary investigation is a decisive factor for reliable project development.
Digital twins for contaminated building parts
Another focus was the presentation of special software for generating a digital twin for visualising contaminated building parts.
Enabling digital twins:
- Precise visualisation of complex building structures
- Precise localisation of stressed components
- Structured reorganisation planning
- Efficient coordination between project participants
The M&P Engineering Company Ltd. – Member of the SIERA Alliance makes targeted use of digital technologies to increase transparency and efficiency in planning and refurbishment processes.
Geothermal energy in large-volume construction projects
In addition to analysing areas and buildings, energy concepts for the use of geothermal energy in the course of large-scale construction projects were presented.
Geothermal systems offer:
- Sustainable energy supply
- Reduction of fossil fuels
- Long-term security of supply
- Contribution to CO₂ reduction
The early integration of such energy concepts plays an important role, particularly in larger construction projects in urban areas such as Hanover.
Overview of the areas of expertise presented
| Field of expertise | Technological approach | Project advantage |
| Brownfield development Hanover | Holistic project support | Sustainable land reactivation |
| Aerial photo analysis & explosive ordnance search | Historical image analysis | Planning security |
| Digital twins in the construction industry | Software-supported building modelling | Transparent refurbishment |
| Large-scale geothermal projects | Sustainable energy concepts | Energy efficiency |
This combination of technical analysis, digitalisation and energy concepts illustrates the interdisciplinary expertise of the M&P Engineering Company Ltd. – Member of the SIERA Alliance.
Dialogue between administration and engineering practice
Anja Ritschel’s visit emphasises the importance of constructive exchange between the political level and technical practice.
The topics discussed included:
- Sustainable urban development in Hanover
- Economic attractiveness of the location
- Innovative technologies in land reactivation
- Energy-efficient large-scale projects
Such discussions promote the strategic further development of urban infrastructure.
The visit by the Head of Economic and Environmental Affairs to the
M&P Engineering Company Ltd. – Member of the SIERA Alliance
was characterised by innovation, sustainability and dialogue based on partnership.
The services presented – from brownfield development and digital twins to geothermal concepts – demonstrate the range of modern engineering expertise in the context of sustainable urban development.
Engineering for a Better Tomorrow.
Call To Action
Are you planning a brownfield project in Hanover or do you need support with digital twins or sustainable energy concepts?
