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The guiding principle of our team: Through transparency and collaboration at eye level, we achieve enthusiasm and joy in building again.

Diverse team of PLACE Strategy GmbH, experts for innovative location and development consulting.

Our Mission

We structure, visualize and digitize processes in the construction industry to enable transparent and effective communication. As a pioneer, we are leading the construction industry into the digital age and ensuring that everyone involved knows what needs to be done at all times.

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Dr.-Ing. René Huppertz

Managing Director

René specializes in holistic process consulting with a focus on the lean philosophy for planning and construction projects as well as passing on his in-depth knowledge in seminars and training courses. He attaches particular importance to individual advice and practical, sustainable solutions. He is a networker through and through, which is why he promotes the areas of marketing and sales as well as the development of sustainable partnerships. René is also responsible for the Cologne location.

Dr.-Ing. René Huppertz

Managing Director

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Dennis Lenhard

Managing Director

As Managing Director, Dennis is a key figure in our company. He is responsible for sales and development and brings a wealth of experience and know-how to the construction industry. With a keen sense of market trends and innovative solutions, he drives our company forward and supports our customers in achieving their goals.

Dennis Lenhard

Managing Director

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Kevin King

Managing Director

Kevin specializes in holistic process consulting as well as real estate optimization in the real estate and construction industry. With many years of experience and extensive expertise, he supports our customers in optimizing planning and construction processes. In doing so, he places particular emphasis on individual consulting as well as practical solutions.

Kevin King

Managing Director

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Janine Pavel presents lean construction solutions in a workshop setting.

Janine Pavel

Sales assistance

As a sales assistant, Janine is a valuable support for our team and the management. With her commercial training and organizational talent, she not only coordinates sales activities, but is also actively involved in acquiring new customers. Thanks to her efficient and structured way of working, she helps to optimize our sales processes and relieve the management of strategic tasks.

Janine Pavel

Sales assistance

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Samuel Bauerle leads a lean construction workshop for the consulting team.

Samuel Bauerle

Senior consultant

Samuel is responsible for project management. With his many years of experience and in-depth knowledge, he is a valuable part of our team. He works closely with our clients to achieve their goals and successfully complete their projects. Samuel's strategic thinking and effective communication skills enable him to efficiently plan and coordinate complex projects. With a passion for innovation and process optimization, Samuel is always looking for new ways to support our clients.

Samuel Bauerle

Senior consultant

Sara Maurer, Lean Construction Consultant at PLACE, expert team for construction projects.

Sara Maurer leads a lean construction workshop as an experienced consultant in the PLACE team.

Sara Maurer

Senior Consultant

Sara is a senior consultant in the field of lean construction and, as an architect, brings in-depth specialist knowledge and strong communication skills. With a clear eye for process optimization and an empathetic approach, she ensures that projects are implemented efficiently and in a goal-oriented manner.

Sara Maurer

Senior Consultant

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Sharuga Vigneswaran

Consultant

Sharuga is responsible for innovation and digitalization at our company. With her many years of experience and her deep understanding of modern technologies and the lean philosophy as such, she is a key driver of future-oriented developments in our company. She works closely with our customers and project teams to advance sustainable solutions, optimize processes and implement innovations in a targeted manner. Thanks to her strategic thinking and strong communication skills, she brings fresh impetus and plays an active role in shaping change.

Sharuga Vigneswaran

Consultant

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Joel Kaufmann moderates a lean construction workshop at PLACE - team introduction and process optimization.

Joel Kaufmann

Consultant

Joel oversees numerous plant construction projects and contributes his extensive experience, particularly in the large-scale FAIR project in Darmstadt. With his structured approach and expertise in lean construction, he ensures that projects are planned efficiently and implemented successfully. Joel works closely with our clients to coordinate complex requirements and jointly develop optimal solutions. His analytical mindset and clear communication make him a valued point of contact for all project stakeholders. With a passion for innovative approaches and continuous improvement, Joel provides impetus for the further development of our projects and processes.

Joel Kaufmann

Consultant

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Paul Weihrich

Consultant & Strategy

Paul is an expert in business development. With his experience and knowledge in strategic planning and implementation of business models, he helps us provide the best possible solutions to our clients. Paul is an integral part of our team and helps us achieve our vision of more efficient and sustainable construction processes.

Paul Weihrich

Consultant & Strategy

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Jan Uhrberg

Consultant

Jan is a consultant at PLACE Strategy and supports the team in the areas of lean meetings, documentation and process optimization. He is currently studying industrial engineering, which enables him to contribute his commercial and technical expertise to the projects. Thanks to his wide-ranging experience, he can quickly grasp operational processes and develop practical, innovative solutions that have a lasting effect.

Jan Uhrberg

Consultant

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Jan Scharf

Consultant

Jan is a Junior Consultant at PLACE Strategy and is studying industrial engineering with a specialization in construction. Through his involvement in various construction projects, he has already gained valuable practical experience and developed a deep understanding of construction processes. Involvement in student initiatives enabled him to further expand his knowledge of innovation management, coordination and organization. He also has experience in lean management and project management, which he incorporates into project work in a targeted manner. With his structured and solution-oriented way of working, Jan supports the team in the efficient implementation of construction projects.

Jan Scharf

Consultant

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Maren Vehring

Consultant

As a junior consultant Maren supports the team in the implementation of projects in the field of lean construction. Thanks to her degree in industrial engineering with a specialization in construction, she combines technical and economic understanding and brings this combination to project work in a targeted manner. Her initial experience in various construction projects has given her a broad understanding of the processes and challenges of construction practice. Her current focus is on infrastructure projects, where she contributes to the efficient design of processes with commitment and analytical thinking.

Maren Vehring

Consultant

Our Guiding principles

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Problems
understand
Develop solutions.

01

Understanding problems,
Develop solutions

Our interdisciplinary team combines experience from development, planning, execution & operation of real estate. We understand the problems of our customers and can develop and implement targeted solutions.

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02

We understand
us as a multiplier.

02

We understand
us as a multiplier

In our projects, we achieve long-term success with our customers through sustainable process optimization. In doing so, we rely on a relationship based on partnership.

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Construction industry
meets digitization

03

Construction industry
meets digitization

As a construction & process experienced team we know the challenges of the construction industry. The combination with our software partner Yolean from Sweden lets us understand and optimally solve your problems.