Guest Lecture by Lukas Hädicke (Ardex)

Ardex, headquartered in Witten, is a global leader in high-quality specialty building materials and is driving the transformation of the construction industry with innovative approaches. With a strong focus on sustainability and efficiency, the company develops forward-thinking solutions to address the challenges faced by the industry.

In his lecture, Lukas Hädicke provided our students with fascinating insights into Ardex's technological strategy and introduced the novel "Re-Tile" system for illustration. This innovative concept enables the circular use of tiles, setting a strong example for sustainable construction practices.

In addition, he discussed the potential of prefabrication and modular construction approaches, which are becoming increasingly important. These technologies not only offer efficiency advantages but also provide solutions to the growing demands for flexibility and sustainability in the construction industry. He also addressed the diverse challenges the industry is facing, ranging from rising material costs and labor shortages to regulatory hurdles.

The students showed great interest in the topics and actively participated in the discussion. The practical examples and Lukas Hädicke's open and engaging manner were particularly appreciated by the audience. The intensive Q&A session following the lecture highlighted the students' enthusiasm and commitment to the topics of technology, sustainability, and innovation in construction.

We sincerely thank Lukas Hädicke for his inspiring contribution and his willingness to share his knowledge and experiences with us. His visit was a tremendous enrichment to our lecture series - we look forward to welcoming him again in the future!