Technical configurations of industrial properties significantly influence their performance over decades. The synergies arising from construction methods, energy and building technology, and fire protection are crucial for the efficiency, adaptability, safety and operational readiness of logistics and production buildings, as well as data centres. BUILDINX, a business platform for innovations in industrial properties, brings together providers and technical decision-makers to cover key interfaces from conception to operation.
The event will take place from 17 to 19 November 2026 at Messe Dortmund. It addresses the entire value chain of innovative properties for logistics, industry and data centres. Trade visitors will gain detailed insights into how early planning and system decisions influence the speed of realisation, investment security and scalability of a building. The spectrum ranges from construction concepts and energy supply to digitalisation and operational technology.
Construction expertise and technical solutions
Companies such as GOLDBECK, fabrikon and DEUTSCHE INDUSTRIEBAU will present their construction expertise for new builds, extensions and revitalisation at BUILDINX. GOLDBECK combines systematised construction of logistics and industrial halls with data centres and building-related services. fabrikon focuses on holistically planned, turnkey logistics properties, with rapid realisation, functionality and flexible use taking precedence. DEUTSCHE INDUSTRIEBAU complements this with modular hall and commercial construction, offering short construction times and expansion possibilities.
Further focal points of the exhibitors' offerings include energy supply, digitalisation and operational technology. HUAWEI contributes expertise in Digital Power and solutions for data centre infrastructures and critical power supplies. SPIE acts as a multi-technical service provider, covering consulting, planning, construction, operation and modernisation of technical systems. HIT HanseImmoTec concentrates on energy-efficient modernisations of existing properties, including LED lighting, photovoltaics and measures for operational optimisation. The breadth of exhibitors is also evident in specialised trades: Zumtobel combines lighting with light management, safety and emergency lighting systems to optimise energy efficiency and quality of use. WAGNER regards fire protection as an integral system comprising fire detection, fire prevention and extinguishing technology. This is particularly relevant for highly automated warehouses, industrial special uses involving hazardous materials, and data centres, where protection concepts must be integrated early into planning and operation.
Specialist programme and topics
The BUILDINX specialist programme translates technical questions into concrete project perspectives. It addresses diverse aspects of property development and use:
- —The panel "Special properties with hazardous materials: requirements for construction, permits and protection" discusses the interfaces of use, construction, permits and safety.
- —The presentation "Energy as a competitive advantage in logistics - holistic fleet electrification" highlights the connection between property, energy supply and mobility.
- —"Lighting reimagined: smart lighting for sustainable industrial and logistics buildings" focuses on sensor technology, control and services in new builds and refurbishments.
- —The lecture "From scan to project success: Digital Twin in industrial construction" demonstrates how digital inventory recording and BIM can create transparency, reduce planning risks and avoid rework.
A dedicated focus of the programme is on data centres. The panel "Data Centre Transformation: From site to sustainable digital ecosystem" traces the development from site selection and technical infrastructure to the realisation of a sustainable digital ecosystem. The BUILDINX specialist programme thus spans from logistics and industrial construction, energy, lighting, fire protection and digital planning, to the specific infrastructure and operational requirements of modern data centres. Messe Dortmund therefore offers a compact overview of solutions for the planning, construction, refurbishment and operation of modern properties for logistics, industry and data centres.
