The Institute for Federal Real Estate (BImA), together with its participating partners, has celebrated the traditional topping-out ceremony for the new research building of the Federal Institute for Materials Research and Testing (BAM) in Berlin. With the completion of structural works, the scheme at the established science and technology location Berlin-Adlershof reaches a significant milestone in the overall development process.
The topping-out ceremony took place just under 14 months after the ceremonial laying of the foundation stone. This on-schedule construction progress highlights the structured coordination between the Institute for Federal Real Estate as the central property manager for the federal government and the partners involved. Reaching the completion of the shell sends a clear signal that delivery is proceeding on schedule.
Infrastructure for federal institutions in Adlershof
The new research building purposefully expands the infrastructural foundation of the Federal Institute for Materials Research and Testing at the Adlershof site. As an established hub for research institutes and technology companies, the Berlin science location offers the appropriate environment for the federal institute's materials science remit.
For BImA, this construction measure forms part of its continuous management of specialised properties for federal institutions. Constructing sophisticated buildings for research places distinct demands on the building fabric and requires precise coordination between all parties involved to ensure modern working conditions for future users.
Transition to the next fit-out phase
With the load-bearing structures completed just under 14 months after the start of construction, attention is now turning to the subsequent trades. Following the topping-out ceremony, work on the building envelope and the interior fit-out will commence in order to prepare the building step by step for BAM's future research operations.
