Area 2

Engineering & process

Permit procedures and technical projects have one thing in common: they rarely fail because of the technology. But they often fail because of communication with authorities, experts and project partners. That is exactly where I come in.

Permit procedures

Operating facility permit support

I guide you through permit procedures for operating facilities (Betriebsanlagen) under §74ff of the Austrian Trade Regulation Act (Gewerbeordnung, GewO), either in full from the project outline to the final and binding official decision (Bescheid), or selectively for individual stages. Not legal representation, but specialist technical support: I provide the documents, moderate contacts with the authority and prepare appointments.

What you get

  • Initial analysis: which type of procedure is required (simplified, ordinary, notification)?
  • Preparation and review of the technical documents for the authority
  • Coordination with experts (fire protection, noise protection, trade-law engineering)
  • Preparation for and support at the oral hearing
  • Support with meeting permit conditions and the final acceptance inspection
  • On request, ongoing support for later changes (§81 GewO)

No legal advice. I do not represent you before the authority in the legal sense. I provide the technical expertise that a sound procedure rests on.

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Every 5 or 6 years

Self-inspection under §82b GewO

Approved operating facilities (Betriebsanlagen) must be inspected at regular intervals, as a rule every five years (facilities under § 359b GewO: every six years). The inspection covers the entire facility under trade law, not just employee protection. I am qualified as an expert under §82b and carry out the inspection objectively, completely and in a way that withstands official scrutiny.

What you get

  • Complete walk-through of your approved operating facility
  • Comparison of the current state with the permit decision, supplementary decisions and conditions
  • Emissions and protection of neighbours (odour, noise, smoke, dust, vibration)
  • List of defects prioritised by urgency and legal basis
  • Inspection certificate under § 82b GewO, kept until the next inspection
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Project management

Project execution

Technical project management for investment, construction and conversion projects, from the concept and budget phase through to commissioning. The focus is on projects that need technical expertise, not on general PM consulting.

What you get

  • Project outline, budget and schedule planning in coordination with your internal departments
  • Specification and tendering of technical trades
  • Coordination of planning offices, suppliers and contractors
  • Construction supervision and on-site quality control (depending on the scope of the assignment)
  • Handover, functional test and acceptance records
  • Seamless integration with permit procedures running in parallel
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Who is this for?

For every business – from the first employee to large companies, in every industry. For example:

  • Businesses planning to build a new operating facility or extend an existing one
  • Companies without in-house project management for technical projects
  • Investment projects of any size
  • Projects that require official procedures and implementation in parallel

Frequently asked questions

How often does a §82b inspection have to take place?
In principle every five years, for facilities under § 359b GewO every six years. The permit decision for your operating facility may specify different intervals. That is the first point we check together. If the facility undergoes significant changes, an earlier inspection may become necessary.
Do I always need a lawyer for an operating facility permit procedure?
In most cases, no. The GewO does not require you to be represented. For the technical preparation and communication with the authority, an engineering office with the relevant experience is usually sufficient. Legal support is only needed for legal disputes or appeal proceedings; in such cases I work with specialised law firms.
How long does a typical permit procedure take?
By law, the simplified procedure takes up to three months and the ordinary procedure six months. In practice, you have to add preparation, queries from the authority and, where necessary, re-planning. Four to nine months from the first submission of documents to the official decision is realistic, depending on complexity and on how busy the district authority is.
When does external technical project management make sense?
Whenever the project is technically demanding and there is no full-time internal resource for it. Typical examples: plant investments in the six- or seven-figure range, extensions that require a permit, or conversions during ongoing operations. For standard construction projects, a conventional planning office is usually enough.
Which documents are needed for a permit procedure?
The core is a technical description, plans showing the machine layout and escape routes, emissions assessments (noise, exhaust air, waste) and, depending on the facility, fire protection and occupational safety concepts. The exact list depends on the type of procedure and the type of facility. As a first step, I draw up a checklist tailored to your project.

Is there a specific reason you're here? Or do you simply want to know where you stand?

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