Excursions

For the third time, EGU students from the Bachelor's and Master's degree programmes and Prof. Guzek's modules were able to get a taste of "planning air" at Planungsgruppe M+M. Mr Stüber, office manager at PGMM Leipzig, welcomed those present with an explanation of the planning services portfolio and current projects. After a tour of the office, the students were divided into groups in order to be able to focus specifically on the trades, e.g. heating technology, drinking water hygiene, ventilation technology, building automation, sprinkler technology and others.

A successful university day for the students to familiarise themselves with planning practice and to discuss collaborations and career opportunities at PGMM.

We are very grateful to be a guest at VIEGA in Großheringen again in 2026.

As part of the drinking water hygiene/water technology and TGA in practice modules, EGU students had the opportunity to learn about the digital planning and design of drinking water components, legal framework conditions, relevant applications, self-produced press samples and a factory tour. Many thanks to VIEGA for the excellent organisation.

For the third time, Bachelor's and Master's students on the EGB and EGM degree programmes in the Sanitary Engineering and Software Applications modules were able to visit KSB in Halle with Prof. Guzek. In addition to news in the design programmes and smart solutions in pump technology, a factory tour was again on the agenda.

Many thanks to KSB! We are already looking forward to next year!

From October 19 to 22, 2025, students on Prof Gero Guzek's EGB and EGM degree programmes focused on drinking water hygiene. As part of an excursion lasting several days, starting with a visit to the Mercedes-Benz Museum in Stuttgart and followed by intensive training on water treatment techniques at the company Judo in Winnenden, the students were able to find out more about drinking water hygiene and water technology. The excursion concluded with a visit to the training centre in Pfullendorf, including insights into the sound laboratory, the water tower and connection techniques.

Many thanks to Judo and Geberit!

From 30.06.2025 to 01.07.2025, students of energy, building and environmental technology from the heating technology module were guests at Wilo SE in Dortmund with Prof. Guzek. On day 1, the programme included training on drainage and pressure boosting systems. This was followed by a tour of the BVB stadium. Day 2 began with a very interesting Wilo tour of the plant on a skywalk with VR/AR support and a visit to the H2 power plant. This was followed by pump sizing with the support of Wilo sizing programmes and an app. A small highlight was the presentation by Olympic eight rowing champion Richard Schmidt on the plant's energy concept, his sporting and professional career as a student and his work at Wilo.

Many thanks to the organisation and implementation by Sam Winkler and Rüdiger Gerbert as well as the speakers!

On June 23, 2025, students on the Specialist Areas and Environmentally Friendly Building Services module took a closer look at the complex and extensive technical building equipment at the Red Bull Arena Leipzig, which is required for 45,000 spectators and 20,000 other guests attending concerts using the infield.

INNOTECH Leipzig GmbH has been extensively remodelling, renovating and expanding the arena since 2020.

We would like to thank the team from Innotech Ingenieurleistungen in Leipzig and Red Bull for the organisation and highly interesting tour.

On May 26, 2025, students of Prof. Guzek's Environmental Building Services and Specialist Areas modules were able to visit the construction site of the new RB office in Leipzig Lindenau. Prof Guzek visited the construction site with students a year ago. The building shell has now been completed and all technical systems can be put into operation. After the site inspection, INNOTECH gave the students an impressive explanation of the possibilities of commissioning management.

Red Bull Immobiliengesellschaft mbH (client) is constructing a future-oriented and sustainable new building to house the office infrastructure for the local Leipzig professional football club.

The building is being constructed on a vacant plot of land in Leipzig Lindenau, in the immediate vicinity of the Bundesliga club's existing training centre.

The timber construction, PV systems, use of rainwater and grey water and a construction method that focuses on recycling and reuse are just some of the measures that will be used in the construction of the modern building.

• Floor space: 14,500m²
• 4 floors and an underground car park

Modern and high-quality interior concept that carries the club's DNA. Activity-based working concept, so that there is a suitable place for every work activity. Various forms of retreat options are available for quiet and focussed work. A variety of meeting and conference rooms are available with different equipment and designs, so that there are different options for classic meetings, creative meetings, stand-up meetings, etc. In addition to traditional workstations, there are a variety of workspaces available, including throughout the building as well as on the roof terrace and outside.

The service phases 1-9 of Innotech Leipzig GmbH include the system groups sanitary, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, fire extinguishing systems and building automation.

We would like to thank the Innotech engineering services team for the opportunity to view the building.

Bachelor students from Professor Guzek's Heating Technology and Environmentally Friendly Building Technology modules were guests at Bosch Buderus in Markranstädt on May 15, 2025. The practical part was not neglected. A heat pump was completely dismantled by students and offered insights into the main components. The theoretical part dealt with sound pressure level requirements, installation dimensions and clearances, especially for heat pumps using propane as a refrigerant. Connectivity and online tools, hydraulics and conveying rounded off the programme.

Many thanks to the organisers Mr Jan Trojan and Mr Axel Kostezka as well as the speakers with their highly interesting contributions

In May 2025 students from the Master's module Specialist Areas of Building Services Engineering, led by Prof. Guzek, visited Viessmann in Berlin. A highly interesting tour of production was organised and heat pump test benches were visited. In addition, an extensive programme on the portfolio, current framework conditions and hydraulic circuits rounded off the subject area.

Many thanks to the organisers Mr Martin Bauer and Marcel Rößler.

In January 2025 Bachelor's students from the Energy and Building Technology module in Sanitary Engineering once again had the opportunity to experience drinking water hygiene first-hand. On the first day, topics relating to drinking water technology were taught in theory, followed by practical sessions on pressing techniques. On the second day, there was an intensive course in the VIPTOOL design programme, followed by a tour of the factory. We would like to thank the seminar leader Mrs Ehrlich, Mr Ruben Bruske and Mr Kay Rothe for the great event.

We wish Mr Ruben Bruske all the best in his well-deserved retirement!

On December 3, 2024, Bachelor's and Master's students on the Energy, Building and Environmental Engineering course had the opportunity to experience pump production, digital tools and test benches live. A great, entertaining day was also offered with the chance to start a career in technical sales, product development or IT at one of the leading manufacturers of pumps and valves.

Many thanks to the KSB organisation team!

Once again this year, students on the Energy, Building and Environmental Engineering Master's programme were able to gain valuable insights into everyday planning as part of the course TGA in der Praxis. A challenging programme was on the agenda for the visit to PGMM(PDF).

Many thanks to Ms Otzipka, Mr Stüber and all the speakers for organising the excursion to PGMM!

From November 10 to 13, 2024, EGB Bachelor students were able to find out about market trends in drinking water hygiene and water technology. The programme started in Winnenden at the company Judo with water treatment technologies and a factory visit. On the following days, they went to the Geberit training centre in Pfullendorf, also with a well-rounded programme on the basics of planning and construction of water technology, fire protection, live exercises in pipe connection techniques, a demonstration of the wastewater tower and a visit to the production facility. After a lot of intellectual input, the physical balance for the students was provided in the evening by the "Flying Fox" cable car and the subsequent quad bike tour in the quarry, all in the dark at 3°C and with plenty of adrenalin. Nobody chickened out.

A big thank you goes to the organising team from Judo and Geberit!

On June 10, 2024, students on the Energy, Building and Environmental Engineering course were able to gain an insight into the world of heat generators as part of an excursion. The programme included hybrid heat generators in the small and large output range, heat pumps and their hydraulic integration as well as connectivity with the company's own APP connectPro.

We would like to thank the Bosch Buderus team for inviting us to Markranstädt.

On May 27, 2024, EGU students from the Faculty of Engineering were able to visit the new RB office building in Leipzig.

Red Bull Immobiliengesellschaft mbH (client) is constructing a future-oriented and sustainable new building to house the office infrastructure for the local Leipzig professional football club.

The building is being constructed on a vacant plot of land in Leipzig Lindenau, in the immediate vicinity of the Bundesliga club's existing training centre.

The timber construction, PV systems, use of rainwater and grey water and a construction method that focuses on recycling and reuse are just some of the measures that will be used in the construction of the modern building.

• Floor space: 14,500m²
• 4 floors and an underground car park

Modern and high-quality interior concept that carries the club's DNA. Activity-based working concept, so that there is a suitable place for every work activity. Various forms of retreat options are available for quiet and focussed work. A variety of meeting and conference rooms are available with different equipment and designs, so that there are various options for classic meetings, creative meetings, stand-up meetings, etc. In addition to traditional workstations, there are a variety of workspaces available, including throughout the building as well as on the roof terrace and outside.

The service phases 1-9 of Innotech Leipzig GmbH include the system groups sanitary, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, fire extinguishing systems and building automation.

We would like to thank the Innotech engineering services team for the opportunity to view the building.

The excursion to Viessmann in Allendorf (Eder) took place from April 22 to 23, 2024 as part of the heating technology module. Starting with a factory tour through the production and storage areas for heat generators and an introduction to heating technology, the second day was characterised by basic training for hybrid and bivalent heat pump solutions.

We would like to thank the Viessmann organisation team, especially Martin Bauer and Marcus Horn.

On January 15 and 16 in 2024, students on the EGU Bachelor's and Master's degree courses were guests at VIEGA in Großheringen. In addition to interesting insights into the production of pipe fittings, the entire product portfolio for intelligent installation applications could be examined in the exhibition. The two-day excursion was rounded off by specialist explanations for planning using the design programme, a practical section on "press connections" and a theoretical section on drinking water hygiene. Many thanks to Mr Bruske and his TEAM for making the seminar trip possible!

On November 20, 2023, students from various building energy technology modules visited pump manufacturer KSB in Halle an der Saale. After an impressive introductory lecture on the company's portfolio and the presentation of design tools for pumps and valves for building services engineering, the students were able to gain an insight into KSB's production and testing laboratory during a tour of the factory. Many thanks to KSB!

On November 14, 2023, students on the Energy, Building and Environmental Engineering course were guests at the M+M planning group's university day in Leipzig. Authorised signatory and site manager Uwe Stüber gave a lively and extremely entertaining presentation on day-to-day planning in the planning office, based on the cost groups according to DIN 276.

On November 13, 2023, students on the Energy, Building and Environmental Engineering course were given an insight into the training laboratory at Judo Wasseraufbereitung GmbH in Markleeberg. Michael Albrecht from Judo gave the students from the Faculty of Engineering an impressive demonstration of water treatment techniques, particularly for deionised water.

In the brand new Bosch Junkers training centre in Chemnitz on November 6 in 2023, students on the Energy, Building and Environmental Technology course at the Faculty of Engineering were able to gain an impression of new strategies for the energy transition. Speaker Lutz Lochau presented modern hybrid solutions for heating and cooling operation that are in line with the Building Energy Act to the students in Prof Guzek's seminar group.