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1 Spiekermann GmbH

2 PUBLIC TRANSPORT HISTORY Optimisation of the access routes to Flora/Zoo stop, Cologne (Germany) Photo: NET Engineering International SpA

3 The best reference is a job well done. Günter Spiekermann managing partner from 1969 to 1993 Spiekermann knows how to listen to the needs of its clients, because it understands all the complexities of the problems faced. It has always interpreted each design activity as a participatory procedure that involves all the stakeholders, developing avantgarde ideas with notable flexibility and constant commitment without giving up its independence. These fundamental values unite Spiekermann with the other companies in the NET Engineering International group, of which it makes part. Over the years, Spiekermann became one of the main engineering companies in the mobility and environment sectors in Germany. Thanks to its multidisciplinary approach, it can offer its clients a complete range of services that answere punctually every design need. Decision to open a new branch in Frankfurt Inauguration of the Hannover branch Spiekermann becomes part of the NET Engineering International group Inauguration of the Hamburg branch Acquires 50% of LRTC GmbH (Light Rail Transit Consultants) Inauguration of the Berlin and Magdeburg branches Competence consolidation in Structural Engineering, Tunnelling and Hydraulics Creation of the Environment department Inauguration of the Dresden branch First international projects Inauguration of the Stuttgart branch Participation in the transport planning in the Rhineland and North Westphalia general traffic plan; subsequent project award and construction supervision of some underground railway lines for light traffic in the western region of Ruhr and along the Rhine. Mr. Schlegel and Mr. Spiekermann establish Spiekermann GmbH & Co. starting from the Schlegel engineering studio opened in 1931; inauguration of the Duisburg branch

4 RAILWAY Optimisation of the internal connection system of 'Lehrter station', Berlin (Germany) Photo: Bildagentur Christian Bedeschinski

5 MOBILITY & ENVIRONMENT Mobility is one of the key factors of our life. A system of infrastructures that are interconnected and integrated in an intelligent manner is the main requirement for a public and private economic system that works well. An efficient and sustainable transport system for people and freight by road or rail, water or air, needs shared solutions that make it possible to reduce costs, guarantee complete safety and limit harmful emissions and acoustic pollution. Transport system engineering is therefore characterised by rational elements that can be planned according to the laws of physics but also by a strong component deriving from economic, social and environmental sciences. The continuous increase in traffic gives rise to the need for constant maintenance interventions and enlargement of the infrastructural network. All this must be carried out in respect of the environment, which is always involved, either directly or indirectly, by the transformations tied to the needs of mobility. Some crucial questions of our times, such as the management of our planet s natural resources, the problem of the supply of drinking water and the sustainable elimination of waste can also be added. This is because cities grow and the need for space is constantly increasing. The progressive transformation of natural and rural landscapes into urban landscapes puts the current availability of free areas at risk. The redevelopment and improvement of abandoned industrial sites represent important alternatives. Technological innovations, investments in the field of new materials, the disposal and recycling of waste and the reclamation of polluted sites offer promising solutions. Each project in the mobility and environment sectors must always consider the possible impacts both on the environmental and economic system and on the social and consensus plan. Thanks to its heritage of multidisciplinary specialisation, Spiekermann can face and completely understand every problem, no matter how difficult, always guaranteeing its clients and all stakeholders the best solution.

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7 ROADS & MOTORWAYS RAILWAY PUBLIC TRANSPORT LOGISTICS & FREIGHT AIRPORTS BUILDINGS ENVIRONMENT & WATER

8 The theme of mobility has strong repercussions on the social level, above all in Germany. The expectation of being able to reach any destination at any moment, independently from public transport timings, blends with the extremely high standards requested in terms of road infrastructure quality and safety. No other transport system can equal the flexibility offered by an efficient road network, and this flexibility is what the German economic system depends on. This is why the existing network must be continually updated to meet changing needs such as, for example, the increase in heavy traffic. To guarantee the safety and efficiency of heavy traffic flows, intelligent solutions are needed like the use of constant speeds or systems for controlling moving and stationery traffic. When new lanes are constructed to enlarge the road system, the urban settlements that are involved need suitable protection systems for acoustic pollution. This example witnesses the extreme complexity when designing roads, a complexity that Spiekermann has always known how to face in hundreds of important projects, becoming a sector reference point. ROADS & MOTORWAYS COMPETENCES Traffic surveys Mobility demand analysis Road layout tracing Traffic monitoring systems Design of traffic light systems Analysis of the efficiency of road circulation systems Consultancy in project, plan and public financing approval procedures Consensus building Road safety Environmental sustainability Rainwater drainage systems Road structures (bridges and tunnels) Urban fabric Acoustic protection Adaptation of the A52 motorway (Germany), and connection to the Dutch motorway network Photo: NET Engineering International SpA

Over long distances, the railway has always been the favourite transport system both in terms of impact on the environment (reduced emissions compared to road transport) and safety (less accidents).

9 Over long distances, the railway has always been the favourite transport system both in terms of impact on the environment (reduced emissions compared to road transport) and safety (less accidents). Considering the economic aspect, the reduction in costs tied to efficiency and service continuity can be added to the previous advantages. Similarly to the road network, the already-existing stretches of the German railway network prevalently need to be optimised and maintenance needs to be carried out, rather than create new infrastructures. The reduced potential of transport and/or network congestion represents a factor that limits economic development in specific regions. In areas where high speed transport is used often, urgent interventions for protection from atmospheric and acoustic pollution are necessary. Spiekermann adds its perfect knowledge of railway laws and standards to its specialist skills, for example the structural engineering and design of bridges and tunnels: in this manner, it can offer its clients a complete service for each design need. RAILWAY COMPETENCES Demand analysis, traffic surveys Mobility master planning Optimisation of timetables and operating model Multimodal integration Railway layout tracing Consultancy on project approval procedures Consensus building Railway superstructure Rainwater drainage systems Structures and tunnelling Stops, main and intermediate stations Power, signalling and safety systems Railway crossings safety measures Container terminal and freight transport systems Cologne-Rhine/Main high speed railway stretch (Germany) Photo: thomasmayerarchive.de

10 PUBLIC TRANSPORT Mobility is a fundamental right of every citizen. Local public transport can and must become a valid alternative to personal means of transport in relation to costs, travel times and reliability. The problems generated by traffic and the emission of polluting agents must be reduced, above all in areas with a high population density, without limiting the mobility of the people. Service efficiency depends mainly on the closeness of the stops, the filling stations and the possibility of fast changes. An effective solution, however, must also consider clear times and costs, dynamic information for the passengers and the use of modern vehicles. Naturally, the reliability of public transport is decisive for satisfying the population s needs. Time saving derives from reserved lane traffic, the use of intelligent traffic light systems and the use of interchanges. Finally, even high accessibility and management inexpensiveness are important factors for success. An optimal result goes to the advantage of the community and the environment. COMPETENCES Demand analysis, traffic surveys Mobility master planning Timetables and operating model Multimodal integration Optimisation of the urban transport system Simulation of the impacts on traffic Integration into urban landscape Layout tracing Consultancy in project approval, plans and public financing procedures Consensus building Stops, stations, technical systems, bridges and tunnels Rainwater drainage systems Signalling and safety systems, overhead contact lines and power systems Management systems (RBL or ITCS), user information systems Restructuring, modernisation and construction of new highly-accessible stops of the suspended monorail service, Wuppertal (Germany) Photo: NET Engineering International SpA

A logistics chain requires different transport routes and varied storage sites. Numerous connections between the origin and the destination are necessary.

11 A logistics chain requires different transport routes and varied storage sites. Numerous connections between the origin and the destination are necessary. The transport routes Germany has available (water, road, railway and air) and their combinations give rise to a highly complex system in which costs and time are the most critical factors. The transport of various types of freight (bulk carriers, groupage shipment, liquids, containers, dangerous freight) must be increasingly reliable, easier to plan, and better answer the clients needs by developing suitable solutions for the increasing volumes of incoming/outgoing traffic. In addition to the infrastructural network, however, platforms for loading and unloading with systems that are suitable for lifting and moving freight must also be created. System engineering, territorial, transport and mobility infrastructure planning: Spiekermann can place all its multidisciplinary skills in the logistics and freight transport sector at the service of its clients. COMPETENCES Traffic and transport analysis Simulation of impact on traffic Interports, intermodal transport hubs Freight rail yards, railway layout tracing Connection to the road and railway networks Operating model Parking and storage areas (dangerous and safe freight) Water network and supply systems Lighting Signalling and telecommunication systems Depots, workshops and other complementary buildings LOGISTICS & FREIGHT Creation of the infrastructures in the JadeWeserPort deep water port for containers in Wilhelmshaven (Germany) Photo: JadeWeserPort

12 AIRPORTS In the economy of a country, airports represent an extremely important strategy factor. Airport operators must continually face new challenges, such as respect of the increasingly stricter laws on the environment and safety. Even the technological development of aircrafts and more demanding standards on airport operations make the adaptation and enlargement of infrastructures continually necessary. No matter whether it is the construction of a new system or maintenance, each intervention, above all if airside, must be scrupulously suitable for the specific functional and operative situation. The main principle for a correct design in such complex sectors is the use of the most sophisticated programme management techniques. Guaranteeing that flight operations are carried out in total safety together with work progress is a top priority. At the same time, it is fundamental to guarantee the correct balance between economic construction management and extremely high quality and quantity standards, clearly in respect of all current regulations. Managing the complexities from general planning to the detailed design is one of Spiekermann s main specialisations. COMPETENCES Airside infrastructure: Airport master planning Runways, taxiways and aprons Technical equipment, navigation system and lighting Gates and loading bridges De-icing areas Underground supply systems Platform water drainage systems Landside infrastructure: Passenger terminals Technical and commercial hangars Electric power stations and aeronaval yards Road, motorway and railway connections People-mover systems Fast tracks and stopping areas Extension of the airport surfaces and taxiways, Frankfurt International Airport (Germany) Photo: Fraport AG

Well-designed structures must allow all the activities that are conceived to be carried out at an optimal level, balancing the requirements of solidity, functionality, aesthetics and economic

13 Well-designed structures must allow all the activities that are conceived to be carried out at an optimal level, balancing the requirements of solidity, functionality, aesthetics and economic efficiency. Clients, partners, users and all the other stakeholders must be involved and coordinated during the design phase. Spiekermann pays particular attention to the sustainability of construction interventions, programming the use of innovative materials and placing the efficient use of resources as its main objective. During the design process, therefore, aspects such as the lifetime and flexibility of use of the buildings to be constructed are always considered. In addition to the economic and social aspects, Spiekermann attributes great importance to the problems of the environment and the ecological quality of the structures to be designed. The accurate selection of building materials without harmful substances for health is essential in order to create healthy spaces that are people-oriented, able to satisfy the needs of clients and end-users. BUILDINGS COMPETENCES Bus and trolleybus depots Workshops for maintenance and repairs Administration offices and buildings Technical buildings Railway stations Shopping centres Acoustic and thermal insulation interventions Enlargement, rehabilitation and refurbishment of existing buildings Consultancy on renewable energy sources New depot for the suspended monorail service, Wuppertal - Vohwinkel (Germany) Photo: NET Engineering International SpA

14 ENVIRONMENTThe remediation and improvement of old industrial sites make new living spaces available. In spite of this, soil and water decontamination must also be guaranteed for abandoned areas and buildings to be used again without causing negative repercussions on the quality of life. Spiekermann puts its many years of experience in the treatment of polluting substances, the decontamination of soil and water tables, the recovery of buildings and environmental design in general at the service of the community and the environment. The design and implementation of these measures must duly consider the requests of the most varied subjects and stakeholders. Clear information and suitable project communication are fundamentally important for making consensus easier. Spiekermann s multidisciplinary experience in the construction and civil engineering fields guarantees clients optimal execution of the complex procedures that are typically needed in this field of design. The synergy Spiekermann's specialists offer help make any implementation become exemplary as far as the project quality is concerned. In addition, this added value and reduced costs go to the advantage of both the project and the client. COMPETENCES Soils and water tables environmental surveys Total and partial demolition of buildings Due diligence and preliminary evaluations of the Urbanisation, design of road networks remediation costs Safety coordination in compliance with the Improvement of abandoned industrial sites German standard on construction sites Renaturalisation projects Design and management of soils and construction wastes disposal Removal of culverts from the Emscher river restoration of the natural water environment (small lake and bounding basin), Phoenix lake, Dortmund (Germany) Photo: NET Engineering International SpA

Water is the essence of life. Rivers and lakes offer wonderful landscapes and environments that are ideal for spending free time, but at the same time they are also important transport routes.

15 Water is the essence of life. Rivers and lakes offer wonderful landscapes and environments that are ideal for spending free time, but at the same time they are also important transport routes. Water resources are subject to intensive use: protecting the water tables and correctly managing and draining the surface water are essential requirements for maintaining delicate environmental balances. In this sense, the challenge lies in suitably reconciling the requirements of economic rationality and environmental sustainability with current technical standards. In order to redevelop old plants, for example, it is fundamentally important to understand if it is better to intervene on an old system or if a new one is absolutely essential. In the sectors of restoration and protection against flooding, sustainable and far-sighted solutions must be found that consider both the aspects tied to environmental protection and the need to use the water resource, often in stark contrast with each other. Spiekermann has many years of experience in this ambit and all-round technical skills. COMPETENCES Water supply: Water purification (wells) Pipes for unpurified water Water treatment systems (drinking water, industrial water) Water supply systems Hydraulic engineering: Reservoirs for rainwater, purification tanks, etc. Flood protection systems Dams Disposal of wastewater: Drainage of wastewater and rainwater Treatment of drainage water (mechanical, physical, biological, chemical) Treatment of processed water Water-scooping plants Requests for water resource exploitation WATER

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18 Spiekermann GmbH Consulting Engineers a company of: NET Engineering International SpA It s easy when you know how may be an age-old saying, but it s not always easy to simplify and solve what seems to be a complex problem without giving rise to others that may seem almost as complex as the original. At NET Engineering International we pride ourselves on going much deeper than the obvious and coming through with solutions that work. We can be trusted every time!

19 YS AY Dresden, Turnerweg 8 T F Duisburg, Ruhrorter Straße 187 T F Düsseldorf, Fritz-Vomfelde-Straße 12 T F Hamburg, Stadtdeich 7 T F Hannover, Hildesheimer Straße 25 T F Stuttgart, Silberburgstraße 126 T F Construction works cost estimation Cost-Benefit Analysis PLANNING Definition of requirements Technical and financial consulting Value Engineering Planning / operating model, software development Recovery plans Implementation plans DESIGN Basic design Preliminary, final and construction design Project presentation Design verification PROJECT MANAGEMENT Planning Cost control Construction site logistics Technical support for financing of projects Technical support during the tender and contract stipulation phases Technical support during construction works Organisation and information management Relations with the media and public opinion CONSTRUCTION PHASE Contruction site supervision Construction works operating control Claim management Contract management Project controlling Reports on expenditure Final inspection

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