Lifecycle

Life-cycle-oriented planning – creating value throughout the entire useful life of your property

The life cycle of a building is at the heart of gbd SUSTAIN. For us at
, a life-cycle approach means that every project is conceived from the very beginning with its entire lifespan in mind—from manufacturing, construction, and commissioning, through operation and maintenance, replacement and renovation, all the way to demolition, disposal, reuse, and recycling. Sustainability is not an afterthought here, but rather the strategic foundation for functional, economical, and value-retaining buildings.

Our consulting services combine regulatory compliance, planning, and economic efficiency: ESG strategies, the EU Taxonomy, the Green Deal, and national incentive programs are translated into concrete project objectives. At the same time, we develop material- and system-specific concepts that integrate the circular economy, energy efficiency, building physics, and social aspects.

Using a modular, interdisciplinary approach, we ensure that sustainability becomes practical and actionable—from the initial project concept through construction to long-term use. Life-cycle-oriented strategies enable reductions inCO2 emissions, operating costs, and material usage, while simultaneously increasing the building’s value over its entire lifespan.

The earlier we are involved, the more effectively we can optimize resources, standards, and cost-effectiveness. This allows us to create buildings that are functional, durable, and sustainable—and where a life-cycle approach translates into a measurable advantage.

Range of Services Offered by gbd sustain

_ Analysis and classification of regulatory requirements (ESG strategy,
EU taxonomy, Green Deal, EU Fit-for-55)
_ Certification consulting (Klimaaktiv, ÖGNI, KGA, DGNB, LEED, BREEAM)
_ Development of long-term sustainability strategies
_ Sustainability concepts for project development and master planning
_ Definition of target values for materials, construction, and systems
_ Circular economy and demolition concepts
_ Integration of social sustainability into planning and use
_ Life-cycle-oriented property consulting
_ Optimization of operations, maintenance, and upkeep
_ Renovation and FM strategy consulting
_ Grant and financing consulting (including green finance)
_ Life cycle and economic feasibility calculations (LCC)
_ Procurement consulting 
_ Lean management
_ Expert reports, property valuations, and specialized services (feasibility studies, benchmarking, sustainability monitoring)