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Overview

Optimum infrastructure, innovative construction methods and functioning transport technology are all key factors in determining a country's standard of living. Rich in tradition and highly innovative, Austrian companies offer expertise in construction, transport technology, IT, consulting and engineering.

 
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Innovation in the construction and infrastructure sector

Austrian companies are meeting the challenges of the future with innovative solutions in the field of transport technology. The Austrian construction industry is known for generating new developments and highly valuing co-operation.

The "Building of Tomorrow"

The so-called "Building of Tomorrow" has a lot of potential. Innovative technology for new buildings and the modernisation of existing buildings is used in the following areas: 

  • Energy efficiency
  • Thermal insulation
  • Solar architecture
  • Renewable energy sources
  • Ecological building materials



 For further information, please visit Building of Tomorrow

Information Technology

Austria as an information technology location is characterized by the many specialised small and medium enterprises and a high quality environment for research and development. Many businesses, from Alcatel-Lucent  to Hewlett-Packard, Siemens and Sony, enjoy the numerous advantages of Austria as an IT base. They have established international research departments and plants for the production of quality products.

Transport Technology

Technological developments in the field of transport technology are a particular concern of Austrian companies. By implementing these activities, the environmental and transport policy problems of tomorrow can be addressed today.

In areas such as railway technology Austria has the advantage of years of experience and a wealth of expertise suitable for export. With the companies Plasser&Theurer, voestalpine Bahnsysteme GmbH and VA Stahl, Austria is home to three international market leaders in the fields of track construction machinery, switch plates and specialised rails. Other Austrian companies have the necessary expertise for innovative applications in telematics, such as GPS based navigation systems and toll technology.  

 
 
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