SMART BUILDING PROGRESS 2017 to 2020: CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES A report by First Q Network Smart metering, heat pumps and electric vehicles are the most progressing smart technologies in Europe, whereas building energy storage and district heating are the least. These are some of the conclusions of our 2020 study on the progress of the…
FIRST Q NETWORK COMPANIES COMBINED STAFF WILL BE 2.900 IN 2020 First Q Network celebrated its autumn general meeting last 15th October, again by video-conference. All members shared their visions and projects for the future, such as The Link tower in La Défense, Paris (image above), to be engineered by French First Q member, Barbanel.…
First Q Member MEPCO Website https://mepco.lt/ Services Offices Project Size 30,000 m2 Date 2017 – 2018 Description S7 is the A+ class office complex, located in Vilnius, Lithuania. The concept design and the execution is based on three core values: maximizing the employee well-being, minimizing the environmental impact and serving the local communities. Input MEPCO…
First Q Member MEPCO Website https://mepco.lt/ Services Residential Project Size 22,000 m2 Date 2016 – 2017 Description Historical scenery in the river’s neighbourhood. A safe serenity in the evergreen garden. Attention to the well-being and privacy of everyone. These are the main focuses of this project. Input MEPCO engineers were responsible for the whole MEP…
The WELL Building Standard™ version 2 (WELL v2™) is here! The new version 2 of the WELL Building Standard™ (WELL v2™) has been launched and now available for use by the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI). WELL v2 is a vehicle for buildings and organizations which deliver more thoughtful and intentional spaces that enhance the…
First Q companies combined turnover reached 300M€ in 2019 First Q Network celebrated its spring general meeting last 15th May by video-conference, due to the Covid-19 pandemic in Europe. The group combined workforce is 2.800 people. We predict both turnover and workforce will remain the same in 2020. Some companies’ successes were shared among the…
First Q Member MEPCO Website https://mepco.lt/ Services Hotels Project Size 20,000 m2 Date 2016 – 2018 Description Complex RINKTINES URBAN is situated in Vilnius city centre. The complex consists of IBIS hotel and three five to eight story residential buildings, which are connected via two story underground parking area. The ground floor is…
FIRST Q RESPONSE TO COVID 19 HOW IS YOUR BUSINESS COPING WITH THE COVID 19 CRISIS? Range from all OK, to reducing salaries Some efficiency issues especially in BIM Projecting invoicing /cashflow Good VC touch points vs VC fatigue Online fitness and social nights. IS YOUR COUNTRY ON FULL, PARTIAL OR NO LOCKDOWN?…
First Q Member MEPCO Website https://mepco.lt/ Services Offices Project Size 23,000 m2 Date 2019 – 2020 Description Lvovo Business centre will reinvigorate the new centre of Vilnius, capital of Lithuania. It‘s a premium class office building designed to fulfill the highest demands of the tenants. Input MEPCO engineers were responsible for the whole MEP system…
FIRST Q WILL BE PRESENT AT MIPIM 2020 For the 4th year in a row, First Q will be available under the Barcelona-Catalonia stand in MIPIM 2020. We will be more than happy to share with you our projects and ideas, and look for collaboration proposals. This year we have another project shortlisted…
