Mastering challenges in an international environment

For Austrian professional engineering, architectureand consultancy companies it is crucial to increase their involvement in aninternational context. Not an easy task – from various reasons: It is not onlythe competitive pressure of cheaper companies from emerging markets they haveto face, also high fee levels and tax burdens in Austria, as well as arelatively small structure of Austrian offices are – according to their ownassessment – the main reasons why Austrian engineering companies struggle abroad.

"Chance Export" is an initiative of theAssociation of Austrian Professional Engineering Companies (Verband derZiviltechniker- und Ingenieurbetriebe – VZI). It creates a platform, with the aim of positioning Austrian engineering companies in international construction and consulting projects. The main focus is to create an understanding of the pioneering role of architects and engineers in international business, because their services also inspire industry and commerce. The platform provides information on the main areas of activity of Austrian offices and offers assistance and training opportunities for an optimized international presence.