Alpine wins 2011 Solid Bautech Prize

Once a year, Solid construction magazine awards the Solid Building Technology Prize. An independent jury rated the construction projects submitted in the national and international project categories, focusing on excellence in building technology. The project size was not decisive. Alpine Vienna "Steg-Ast" project won the 2011 Solid Bautech Prize in the National Projects category. "This project was especially challenging due to the difficulty in using a certain white cement,“ explained Karl Gruber, Member of the Management at Alpine GmbH, elated with the achievement together with his team. The 38-meter footbridge in Astgasse was commissioned by the City Council's Department 29. It connects Vienna's 13th and 14th district across the Vienna River, providing a safe crossing for pedestrians and bicyclists. The award is further proof of Alpine's creativity in construction. The Austrian Alpine company, a member of the FCC Group, is a global player. With a construction output of EUR 3.2 billion in 2010 and a staff of 15,100, Alpine is the second largest construction company in Austria. (alpine.at)