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, permit applications, BImSchG procedures, audits and operational planning in Germany
Does INOPCO support building permit applications for industrial and commercial projects?
Yes. INOPCO supports the preparation, planning and coordination of building permit applications for industrial and commercial new-build, conversion and expansion projects in Germany. This includes the assessment of technical requirements, approval feasibility, planning documentation and coordination with authorities, specialist planners and project stakeholders.
What does authorised building design mean in Germany?
Authorised building design means that the required building application documents can be prepared or submitted by a person legally authorised to do so. For clients, this is particularly relevant when a technical concept needs to become a permit-ready building application. INOPCO combines authorised building design expertise with plant engineering knowledge, structural design and industrial project experience.
When is a BImSchG approval procedure required?
A BImSchG approval procedure may be required when a facility is subject to German immission control legislation due to its 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 the technical preparation, permit planning, documentation coordination and communication with the responsible authorities.
What role does structural design play in industrial projects?
Structural design provides the technical basis for safe and economical buildings, steel structures, extensions and plant-related structures. It includes structural calculations, design verification and coordination with architectural planning, plant design and detailed design. Especially for existing buildings, production facilities and steel structures, early structural assessment is essential.
Which audits does INOPCO provide?
INOPCO supports internal audits of energy management systems according to DIN EN ISO 50001, energy audits according to DIN EN 16247-1, internal audits of environmental management systems according to DIN EN ISO 14001 and management system audits based on DIN EN ISO 19011. We also support CSRD and ESG requirements, cost-benefit analyses, life cycle analyses and regression analyses.
Which industries does INOPCO work for?
INOPCO primarily works for industrial and commercial companies, operators of regulated 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 on companies planning to establish, expand or optimise sites in Germany.
Does INOPCO support companies establishing operations in Germany?
Yes. INOPCO supports companies planning, expanding or permitting production, commercial or industrial sites in Germany. Services include technical feasibility assessments, site and utilisation concepts, building permit applications, permit planning, BImSchG-related requirements, structural design as well as operational and process planning.
What does operational planning at INOPCO include?
Operational planning includes the analysis and optimisation of existing operational processes, interfaces, spaces, resources, energy, media and material flows. The objective is to create economical, safe and future-ready operations. INOPCO considers operator obligations, process quality, lifecycle costs, technical infrastructure and practical implementation during ongoing operations.