Industrial Planning, Audits and Permits for Companies in Germany

INOPCO supports industrial, commercial, chemical and pharmaceutical companies as well as operators of BImSchG-regulated plants with building design, permit applications, approval procedures, structural design, audits and operational planning – in Central Germany and throughout Germany.

Industrial building design, permit applications and BImSchG procedures in Germany

> 15 Years of Project Experience

Planning, audits and operational concepts for industry, chemical and pharmaceutical production, energy-intensive sites and BImSchG-regulated plants.

BUILDING DESIGN

Concept design, permit applications, BImSchG procedures, detailed design and structural engineering for industrial and commercial buildings.

AUDITS

Energy, environmental and management system audits based on ISO 50001, ISO 14001, ISO 19011 and DIN EN 16247.

OPERATIONAL PLANNING

Process, resource, space, energy and media planning for efficient, safe and future-ready operations.

Industries and Clients

Planning, audits and operational optimisation for industry, commercial businesses and regulated facilities

Chemical, Pharmaceutical & Process Industry

We support companies in the chemical, pharmaceutical and process industries with building design, permit planning, audits and operational optimisation in technically and regulatory demanding environments.

Industry, Commerce & Manufacturing

For new-build, conversion and expansion projects, we develop permit-ready and execution-ready solutions – from concept design and building permit applications to the optimisation of existing operational processes.

Plant Operators & BImSchG-Regulated Facilities

We support operators of regulated facilities with BImSchG approval procedures, technical documentation, operator obligations, energy and environmental audits, and structured operational planning.

Sugar, Ethanol & Energy-Intensive Operations

For energy- and media-intensive production sites, we take an integrated view of material flows, energy use, operating costs and technical infrastructure.

Engineering Expertise for Complex Industrial Projects

Authorised building design, structural engineering, audits and operational understanding combined

Authorised Building Design

We combine architectural planning, building permit applications and permit planning with technical expertise for industrial and commercial building projects.

Listed Structural Engineering

Through structural design, structural calculations, steel structure design as well as formwork and reinforcement planning, we create reliable foundations for safe and execution-ready projects.

Industrial and Plant Expertise

We assess buildings, technical systems, operations, energy flows and material flows as an integrated system – especially for industrial sites, chemical and pharmaceutical facilities, and BImSchG-regulated plants.

Permit and Authority Management

We support building permit applications, BImSchG approval procedures, technical documentation and coordination with authorities, specialist planners and project stakeholders.

Energy, Environment and Sustainability

Audits according to ISO 50001, ISO 14001, ISO 19011 and DIN EN 16247 complement our planning work with reliable energy, environmental and sustainability assessments.

Site Projects in Germany

We support companies planning, expanding, permitting or optimising production, commercial and industrial sites in Germany.

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We support you in planning, approving and implementing your industrial projects in Germany.
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Services for Industrial Projects and Plant Operators

Building design, audits and operational planning for companies investing, expanding or operating in Germany
Building Design Audits Operational Planning

Building Design

Concept design, permit applications, BImSchG procedures and detailed design
Industrial building design, permit applications and BImSchG procedures in Germany

Technical ideas become permit-ready and execution-ready building projects. INOPCO supports industrial and commercial new-build, conversion and expansion projects from concept design and building permit applications to BImSchG approval procedures and detailed design – including architectural planning, structural design, steel structure design and structural calculations.
For permit applications and approval procedures in Germany, we combine authorised building design expertise with technical plant understanding, building law considerations and economic feasibility. In the early planning phase, we assess technical feasibility, approval requirements, interfaces, cost frameworks and implementation schedules.

Our services include:

  • - Conceptual design for commercial and industrial construction projects
  • - Technical feasibility studies for new-build, conversion and extension projects
  • - Approval planning, building applications and support with BImSchG procedures
  • - Plant and factory design, taking into account technical processes, material flows and energy flows
  • - Detailed design for building, steel structure and plant environment projects
  • - Structural design including structural analysis
  • - Steel structure design as well as formwork and reinforcement design
  • - Tender and contract management
  • - Project management, project control and liaison with authorities
  • - Documentation, including project history files and project-related as-built documentation
  • - BIM-compatible design and IFC-based data exchange

Depending on the project, we align our planning work with the relevant HOAI service phases and create a consistent planning basis from the initial concept to an execution-ready solution.

Audits

Energy, environmental and sustainability processes in focus
Energy audits, environmental audits and management system audits

Audits, analyses and evidence-based assessments create transparency regarding the effectiveness of your energy, environmental and sustainability processes. Based on recognised standards and methods, we assess structures, workflows and key figures, identify deviations and improvement potential, and create a sound basis for compliant, efficient and sustainable improvements.

Our services include:

  • - Internal audits of energy management systems according to DIN EN ISO 50001
  • - Energy audits according to DIN EN 16247-1, for example in the context of legal requirements and BAFA-relevant documentation
  • - Internal audits of environmental management systems according to DIN EN ISO 14001
  • - Management system audits based on DIN EN ISO 19011
  • - Certification support – preparation for external audits, initial certification and recertification
  • - GAP analyses – comparison of target and actual status prior to the implementation or recertification of management systems
  • - Support for sustainability reporting in the context of CSRD and ESG requirements
  • - Cost-benefit analyses for energy-related investments, e.g. according to DIN EN 17463 / VALERI
  • - Life cycle analyses to assess environmental impacts
  • - Regression analyses to evaluate energy performance indicators, influencing factors and savings potential

Operational Planning

Understand processes. Optimise operations. Secure the future.
Operational planning and process optimisation for industrial companies

INOPCO supports industrial and commercial companies in the integrated planning and optimisation of existing operational processes, spaces, resources and technical infrastructure. We analyse processes, interfaces, energy, media and material flows and develop viable concepts for economical, safe and future-ready operations.
The focus is on operator obligations, process quality, resource use, lifecycle costs and practical implementation during ongoing operations. This creates reliable decision-making foundations for organisational, technical and structural improvements.

Our services include:

  • - Operational and utilisation concepts, e.g. logistics, space or site concepts
  • - Analysis and optimisation of existing operational processes
  • - Assessment of time, material, personnel and information flows
  • - Evaluation of operational interfaces between production, logistics, technical services, maintenance and administration
  • - Optimisation of resource use regarding personnel, space, equipment, energy and media
  • - Identification and allocation of energy and media consumption
  • - Assessment of operator obligations and organisational requirements
  • - Lifecycle and economic feasibility assessments
  • - Benchmark analyses, SWOT analyses and root cause analyses
  • - Development of action plans with prioritisation, implementation effort and expected impact
  • - Support during the implementation of optimisation measures in ongoing operations

Selected References

Project examples from industrial planning, permitting, AwSV, energy management and audits
Biorefinery Saxony-Anhalt with building permit, execution planning and building design

Biorefinery Saxony-Anhalt

Building permit application, authority management, execution planning, structural engineering, MEP and building design for a large industrial project.

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AwSV planning for a WHG tank farm and process plant

AwSV / WHG Tank Farm

Auditable AwSV concept, retention volume, sealed surfaces, FD concrete and technical verification.

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ISO 50001 energy management system for a hospital

ISO 50001 in a Hospital

Implementation of an energy management system, energy review, indicators and certification preparation.

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Energy audit according to DIN EN 16247 for a Germany-wide retail branch operator

Energy Audit DIN EN 16247

Energy audit obligation, multi-site approach, audit report and energy efficiency measures for branch networks.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Answers on building design, approval planning, BImSchG, GEG, ISO 50001, energy audits, logistics and operational planning
Does INOPCO support building permit applications and approval planning for industrial projects?
Yes. INOPCO supports the preparation, planning and compilation of building permit applications for commercial and industrial new-build, conversion and expansion projects. This includes design documentation, technical coordination, approval capability, document coordination and communication with authorities and project stakeholders. Examples include the BImSchG-relevant new construction of a production facility and the building permit and building design for a biorefinery.
When is a BImSchG procedure relevant for industrial facilities?
A BImSchG procedure can become relevant when facilities require approval under German immission control law due to their type, size or potential impact on people, the environment or neighbouring areas. This often applies to industrial, chemical, pharmaceutical, energy-intensive or process engineering facilities. INOPCO supports technical preparation, approval planning, document coordination and coordination with the responsible authorities. A relevant reference is the new construction of a BImSchG-relevant production facility.
What role does structural engineering play in conversions and expansions of existing industrial facilities?
Structural engineering provides the basis for safe and economical buildings, steel structures, extensions and technical plant environments. Especially for existing buildings, production facilities, roof openings, new loads, silos, pipe bridges or steel platforms, early structural assessment is essential. Examples include the building design for filter press replacement, the grain silo expansion in a bioethanol plant and the equipment layout and piping design for a distillation column.
Does INOPCO prepare GEG verifications for industrial and non-residential buildings?
Yes. INOPCO prepares energy performance verifications for industrial and non-residential buildings, particularly for new-build projects, extensions and approval-relevant planning. This includes zoning, user profiles, building data, calculation according to DIN V 18599 and coordination with architecture, building services, building physics and approval planning. A relevant reference is the GEG verification for a new industrial and non-residential building in the chemical industry.
Does INOPCO support ISO 50001, internal audits and energy management systems?
Yes. INOPCO supports companies in introducing, developing and auditing energy management systems according to DIN EN ISO 50001. This includes gap analyses, workshops, energy reviews, energy objectives, SEUs, EnPIs, regression analyses, management reviews, internal audits and certification preparation. Relevant references include the ISO 50001 workshops in the chemical industry, the implementation of an energy management system in a hospital and the internal ISO 50001 audit in the chemical industry.
Does INOPCO carry out energy audits according to DIN EN 16247?
Yes. INOPCO supports companies with energy audits according to DIN EN 16247, including data collection, site analysis, energy review, development of efficiency measures, economic evaluation and audit reporting. The services are suitable for both production sites and companies with multiple locations. Examples include the energy audit for a non-food production site in the chemical products sector and the energy audit for a Germany-wide retail branch operator.
Does INOPCO prepare logistics concepts for chemical industry sites and production companies?
Yes. INOPCO prepares logistics concepts for industrial and chemical industry sites, including delivery, collection, storage, transport, time slots, loading points, routes, intermediate storage, material groups, capacities and approval-related issues. Operational efficiency, site infrastructure, material properties, immission control and documentation obligations are considered together. A relevant reference is the logistics concept for a chemical industry production site.
Does INOPCO support AwSV / WHG-related planning and verification?
Yes. INOPCO supports technical planning and verification for AwSV- and WHG-relevant plant areas, especially tank farms, retention systems, process plants, storage areas and interfaces with approval and execution planning. A relevant reference is the AwSV-compliant planning of a WHG tank farm and process plant.
Which industries does INOPCO work for?
INOPCO primarily works for industrial and commercial companies, operators of approval-relevant facilities and companies in the chemical, pharmaceutical, process, sugar, ethanol and energy-intensive production sectors. A particular focus is on projects in Central Germany as well as companies establishing, expanding or optimising sites in Germany. An overview is available on the projects and references page.
Does INOPCO support companies with site establishment, expansion or optimisation in Germany?
Yes. INOPCO supports companies planning, expanding or approving production, commercial or industrial sites in Germany. This includes technical feasibility assessments, site and usage concepts, building permit applications, approval planning, BImSchG-relevant issues, structural engineering, operational planning, logistics concepts and energy performance verifications. Examples include the biorefinery in Saxony-Anhalt, the BImSchG-relevant new construction of a production facility and the logistics concept for a chemical industry site.