World of PORR 172/2018 PORR Updates Austrian Parliament Building in new glory General refurbishment of the historic building Bernhard Kazda Austrian Parliament Building, Vienna Image: PORR AG In February, the bidding consortium of PORR and Pittel+Brausewetter was awarded the contract to oversee the general refurbishment of the Austrian Parliament building in Vienna. Following a marathon tender and award process, the consortium prevailed as the best bidder for the extensive construction services, with a contract value of EUR 55.8 million. The Austrian Parliament Renovation Act, decided in 2014, comprises the general restoration and expansion of the building which, now more than 130 years old, is subject to stringent conservation orders. In addition to extensive restoration and retrofitting, plans for the building also include further expansions, with more areas open to the public in line with the con-temporary spirit of transparency and openness. The main technical challenges lie in expanding and further developing the basements. Both the levels beneath the Colonnad-ed Hall and the interior of the Federal Assembly and National Council Chambers require considerable underpinning in order to preserve the historic building. Construction work is set to be completed in Autumn 2020. The building is scheduled to reopen in March 2021. Project data Employer Parlamentsgebäudesanierungsgesellschaft m.b.H. Contractor PORR Bau GmbH in a consortium with Pittel+Brausewetter Holding GmbH Project type Building construction . Revitalisation Project Gerneral refurbishment and extension of the scope historic parliament building Start of February 2018 construction End of March 2021 construction Country Austria Page 1.