Details about Sandra Sondermann

I have been Professor of Construction Management and Construction Operations at Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering since April 2021. My main areas of specialization are

• Construction law,
• construction management,
• project management,
• construction process management and contract management.

The following modules are supervised by me:

Bachelor:

• 183110 Construction Management 3
• 201450 Economics and law in the construction and operational phase (UI)
• 183125 Project management and project
• 203220 Project Management and Project (UI)
• 183123 International Project Management
• 203230 International Project Management (UI)
• 183610 Public Building Law 1

Master:

• 185118 Selected topics in the construction industry - wind energy
• 184110 Special topics in the construction industry
• 184135 Construction time and project
• 184115 Contract management and project
• 185188 International Construction
• 184120 Public construction law 2
• 185136 Public procurement law

Office hours:

I am available by appointment on Tuesday afternoons or Wednesday mornings in room A12 / 02.04 during the lecture period. Please register by e-mail and I will then suggest an appointment.

Boyadjian, J. (2024). Optimization analysis of the supplementary process for track infrastructure projects [Bachelor thesis]. Faculty of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Department of Construction Management, Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences.

Keskin, H. N. (2024). Successful implementation of the QNG criteria in the planning process - Recommendations for action for clients [Bachelor thesis]. Faculty of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Department of Construction Management, Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences.

Lörsch, R. (2024). Investigation of optimization potentials in processes of international companies through the networking of working methods [Master thesis]. Faculty of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Department of Construction Management, Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences.

Mohr, N. (2024). Energy-efficient refurbishment or new construction? An analysis taking into account economic, time and sustainability aspects [Master's thesis]. Faculty of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Department of Construction Management, Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences.

Müller-Veerse, D. (2024). Development of a recommendation for action to avoid disruptions through iterative processes between planning and execution in construction-accompanying planning in the execution phase [Bachelor thesis]. Faculty of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Department of Construction Management, Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences.

Price, H. (2024). Recommendations for the development of successful strategies for supplementary negotiations [Bachelor thesis]. Faculty of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Department of Construction Management, Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences.

Aydogan, I. (2023). Risk management and risk-oriented cost calculation according to DIN 276 in crisis situations [Bachelor thesis]. Faculty of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Department of Construction Management, Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences.

Blum, L. (2023). Risk management in medium-sized construction companies in connection with bids for public tenders [Master thesis]. Faculty of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Department of Construction Management, Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences.

Dippel, S. (2023). Process-oriented comparison of foundation methods for onshore wind turbines - potential analysis of alternative foundation methods [Master's thesis]. Faculty of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Department of Construction Management, Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences.

Dürrbeck, K. (2023). Development of a recommendation for the implementation of sustainability goals in the awarding of construction projects from the perspective of the public client [Master's thesis]. Faculty of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Department of Construction Management, Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences.

Fichtner, L. (2023). Guidelines for the integration of higher-level soil management in major construction projects [Master's thesis]. Faculty of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Department of Construction Management, Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences.

Hamman, J. (2023). Implementation of a sustainability management system in a medium-sized construction company for evaluation via the online platform EcoVadis [Bachelor thesis]. Faculty of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Department of Construction Management, Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences.

Heß, M. (2023). The building permit procedure in the change of digitalization [Bachelor thesis]. Faculty of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Department of Construction Management, Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences.

Hilb, K. (2023). Methodical Implementation and Practical Evaluation of Supplements - Structures and Efficiency of Supplement Management [Master thesis, co-author]. Faculty of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Department of Construction Management, Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences.

Hoffmann, J. (2023). Determination of sustainability criteria in the individual life cycle phases of a building - Application of the criteria to the construction project "Pflegezentrum Hockenheim" [Master's thesis]. Faculty of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Department of Construction Management, Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences.

Inan, S. (2023). Process and optimization analysis of special request processing in residential construction projects [Master thesis]. Faculty of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Department of Construction Management, Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences.

Kreß, L. (2023). Investigation of conventional and alternative contract models in the awarding of public construction services [Bachelor thesis]. Faculty of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Department of Construction Management, Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences.

Kuhlmann, L. (2023). Determination of reasonable surcharges for general business costs, risk and profit according to § 650c BGB [Master thesis]. Faculty of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Department of Construction Management, Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences.

Möller, P. (2023). Analysis of the effects of DGNB certification on project development planning and project costs in new building construction [Master's thesis]. Faculty of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Department of Construction Management, Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences.

Prahl, F. (2023). Investigation of the Measured Mile Method for the verification of disturbance-related productivity losses [Master thesis]. Faculty of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Department of Construction Management, Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences.

Siegl, M. (2023). Development of a recommendation for the digital verification of construction time extension claims with koppla [Master thesis]. Faculty of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Department of Construction Management, Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences.

Skowronek, J. (2023). Development of a recommendation for action on the approval procedure for green hydrogen production projects in Hesse [Master's thesis]. Faculty of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Department of Construction Management, Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences.

Theobald, H. (2023). Application analysis of the material price escalation clause with determination of the resulting opportunities and risks [Master's thesis]. Faculty of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Department of Construction Management, Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences.

Topouzoglou, C. (2023). Construction management study on building in existing buildings [Master's thesis, co-author]. Faculty of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Department of Construction Management, Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences.

Von der Burg, S. (2023). Identification of frequently occurring defects in the interior fit-out of multi-storey residential buildings and development of measures and strategies for prevention [Master's thesis]. Faculty of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Department of Construction Management, Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences.

Ahmadzai, T. (2022). Bid Calculation and Pricing with Special Consideration of the Processes in the Award of Public Construction Contracts [Bachelor Thesis, Korreferat]. Faculty of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Department of Construction Management, Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences.

Callander P. (2022). Cost and construction time optimization in the construction of headrace tunnels for hydropower plants by optimizing construction site logistics [Master thesis, co-author]. Faculty of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Department of Construction Management, Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences.

Debe, I. (2022). Public procurement: Interpretation of unclear or incomplete specifications [Bachelor thesis]. Faculty of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Department of Construction Management, Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences.

Kocaga, H. (2022). Causes of disturbed construction processes and development of avoidance strategies [Bachelor thesis]. Faculty of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Department of Construction Management, Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences.

Poplata, E. (2022). Conceptual development of a digital project risk twin with the method of probabilistic risk analysis for costs and deadlines for building construction using the RIAAT software [Master thesis, co-author]. Faculty of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Department of Construction Management, Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences.

Oetken, L. (2021). Optimization of the planning phase to increase the imputed cost accuracy and schedule reliability of mega construction projects [Bachelor thesis, co-author]. Faculty of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Department of Construction Management, Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences.

Pinic, A. (2021). Practical application and comparison of the relevant verification methods in the case of a disturbed construction process [Master thesis]. Faculty of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Department of Construction Management, Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences.

Roos, I. (2021). Widening of the Sebastian Kneipp footbridge in Würzburg: Reinforcement of the existing structure or replacement new construction? - A sustainability analysis [Master's thesis]. Faculty of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Department of Construction Management, Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences.

• 2011 - 2013 Doctorate (Dr.-Ing.) at the TU Darmstadt
  • Title of the dissertation: Process-oriented proof of productivity losses on construction sites
• 1992 - 1998 Studied civil engineering at the University of Karlsruhe (KIT) (diploma) and RWTH Aachen (intermediate diploma)
  • Specialization: Construction management
  • Title of diploma thesis: The supplementary system for public civil engineering projects
  • Title of the thesis: Tunnel construction using the caisson method

• Since 2014 Publicly appointed and sworn expert for construction pricing and invoicing in building construction and civil engineering
• 1999 - 2020 Consulting engineer engineering firm for construction consulting Prof. Dr.-Ing. E. Schubert - Prof. Dr.-Ing. D. Reister
  • Preparation of expert opinions, arbitration awards and court opinions for large national and international construction projects
    • for the assessment of supplementary claims and billing issues,
    • on the amount of construction prices o on termination settlements
    • on disruptions in the construction process
    • on construction scheduling
  • Extensive consulting and expert opinions during construction in the field of
    • international projects in the energy sector,
    • national and international projects in the field of industrial and plant construction
    • clinic and hospital construction,
    • complex projects in building construction and turnkey construction
    • infrastructure and civil engineering
  • International arbitration proceedings in English and French (DAB, ICC)
• 1998 - 1999 Dyckerhoff & Widmann AG, Karlsruhe
  • Joint venture B 31 East Freiburg
• 1998 Civil engineering office Karlsruhe
• 1997 Philipp Holzmann AG
  • Long-distance rail tunnel project lot 3, Berlin

Sondermann, S.; Kuhlmann L. (2023): Calculation of supplements: Determination of appropriate surcharges for general business costs, risk and profit according to § 650 c para. 1 BGB. In: Baugewerbe aktuell Hessen / Verband Baugewerblicher Unternehmer Hessen e.V. ; Baugewerbe-Verband Hessen-Thüringen e.V. ; Berufs-Förderungswerk des Hessischen Baugewerbes e.V., 2023 (6), pp. 22 - 25.

Sondermann, S. et al. (2019): Reister, D.; Werner, M. (eds.). Supplements to the construction contract. Recognize-Documentation-Construction (4th ed.). Cologne: Werner Verlag.

Sondermann, S. (2018): Documentation and proof of disturbed construction processes. Publication series Darmstädter Baubetriebsseminar - Bauzeitnachträge nach VOB und BGB - Rechtliche und baubetriebliche Probleme, No. 34, pp. 63 -96.

Sondermann, S. (2017): The causal proof of productivity losses in disturbed construction processes. Festschrift for the 60th birthday of Univ.-Prof. Dr.-Ing. Christoph Motzko. Darmstadt: Technical University of Darmstadt, Institute for Construction Management. S. 761-776.

Sondermann, S. (2016): Proof of productivity losses in disturbed construction processes. Publication series Darmstädter Baubetriebsseminar - Nachweis von Bauzeitansprüchen - Rechtliche und baubetriebliche Probleme, No. 32, pp. 65-93.

Sondermann, S. et al. (2014): Reister, D. (ed.). Supplements to the construction contract. Recognize-Documentation-Construction (3rd ed.). Cologne: Werner Verlag.

Sondermann, S. (2013): Process-oriented proof of productivity losses on construction sites. Darmstadt: Technical University of Darmstadt, Institute for Construction Management.

Sondermann, S. et al. (2007): Reister, D. (ed.). Supplements to the construction contract. Recognize-Documentation-Construction (2nd ed.). Cologne: Werner Verlag.

Sondermann, S. et al. (2003): Reister, D. (ed.). Supplements to the construction contract. Recognize-Documentation-Structure (1st ed.). Cologne: Werner Verlag.