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18. August 2026

What Is Likely Germany's Fastest-Built New School Opens

The state capital of Mainz has officially opened the expansion of the Integrierte Gesamtschule Europa (IGS Europa) in Mainz-Hechtsheim. The four-story building, with a gross floor area of approximately 3,860 square meters, provides space for modern classrooms for about 300 students.

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From left to right: Steffen Grebe (Sales/Project Coordinator, ALHO Systembau), Daniel Köbler (Mayor of Mainz), Ata Delbasteh (Head of the Department of Culture and Education for the City of Mainz), Valeriano Sierra Haupt (Principal of IGS Europa), Nino Haase (Mayor of Mainz), Thomas Kaut (Plant Manager, GWM), Eva-Maria Oswald (Project Manager, ALHO Systembau), Peter Orthen (Managing Director, ALHO Systembau GmbH).

The modular extension was constructed by ALHO Systembau GmbH, acting as the general contractor, using a modular steel construction method. Eight months elapsed between the award of the contract and the handover; the actual construction period was only 18 weeks. This makes IGS Europa Mainz likely the fastest-built new school in Germany. The state capital’s investment amounts to approximately 15 million euros.

The full press release is attached.

Press Release: IGS Europa Modular Construction Grand OpeningPDF-File131,72 kB

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