The US Navy awarded a Multiple Award Construction Contract (MACC) for Italy to SKE in 2009. SKE received a Delivery Order under this frame contract to build an Ammunition Storage Facility (ASF) in Livorno, Italy for € 4.5 million. The two facilities depicted in the photos are the "stuffing and un-stuffing" buildings that are part of this project and support the ASF operation. The main storage building (not pictured) was scheduled for completion in April '11, however, an additional modification to the contract will be required to correct technical desrepancies of the Fire Alarm system due to US Government design deficiencies. Receipt of this modification is pending receipt of US funding which is imminent. New completion date will be May/June '11.
SKE Bulgaria EOOD – Member of the Bulgarian Green Building Council (BGBC)
2010-12-21
SKE Bulgaria EOOD is pleased to announce that the Company became a member of the Bulgarian Green Building Council (BGBC). BGBC aims at a more sustainable and efficient built-up environment and is on the way of becoming the official authority in the field of sustainable construction and urban planning in Bulgaria. The Bulgaria GBC supports all efforts to foster a “lead” market”, sustainable construction, by developing a national certification system for high-performance buildings. The Bulgaria GBC Certificate is based on the German Sustainable Building Council certification system for quality and sustainability.Following the policy for Sustainable approach and in order to increase corporate sustainability resources SKE Bulgaria’s Project Manager Dipl. Ing. Sofia Kodjamanova passed the first stage and is currently preparing for the LEED Green Associate Exam.
TM Stuttgart GmbH - United States Army DPW Support Contractor of the Year 2009
2010-11-17
On 4 June 2010 TM Stuttgart Directors Winfried Hartmann and Charles D. Houpt received this award from Garrison Commander Col. Richard M. Pastore for their Europe and world-wide DPW Support in 2009.
TM Stuttgart GmbH has won this award previously in 1994, 2007 and 2008. Since 1988 they have been supporting United States European Command (EUCOM) and the Stuttgart Army Garrison performing maintenance, repairs, and renovation work to all residential buildings, office buildings, high-security buildings, outdoor facilities and road system on the Garrison installations.
Customer satisfaction has always been the ultimate goal. In 2009 TM Stuttgart managed, in addition to executing a wide and demanding service package, 17,746 small work orders, 165 single contracts and 700 renovation projects.
SABER Contract awarded to SKE SSG
2010-07-12
On 8 July, 2010, SKE Support Services GmbH (SKE SSG) was awarded one of four Simplified Acquisition of Base Engineering Reqiremnts (SABER) Firm Fixed Price, Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) type contracts by the 700th Contracting Squadron, United States Air Force Europe. The total contract amount is 275 Milllion U.S. Dollars over a five year period (1 Base year and 4 Option years). Other awardees on the contract are Bilfinger Berger AG, F.K. Horn GmbH, and Mikan Generalbau. Task Order requirements will be competed among the awardees with low bid, technically acceptable proposal receiving Task Order awards. Individual Task Order work will be performed at Ramstein Air Base (AB), Spandahlem AB, Sembach AB, Einsiedlerhof Air Station, Kapaun Air Station, Landstuhl and Vogelweh Military Family Housing, Bitburg AB Annex, Oberweis and Buechal. Task Order work performed will be within the borders of Germany.
SKE Support Services GmbH (SSG) awarded a 24 Million Euro "Job Order" contract from the US Army Europe in Ansbach Germany on 26 Feb 2010.
2010-03-04
This contract is significant as it was awarded to an SKE competitor in August 2009. This award was "protested" by SKE SSG based upon alleged procedural and process inadequacies within the US Government contracting system. This caused a re-solicitation of the contract by the US Army Corps of Engineers in November 2009 only to firms that submitted proposals for the original tender. SKE was ultimately successful in this re-bid process thus securing the contract award in February 2010.The contract will support the consolidation and relocation of US ARMY aviation assets in Europe at the Ansbach facilities. The contract is an "Indefinite Delivery-Indefinite Quantity" type which covers a three year period (one base year and two option years) and will run through February 2013 or until the 24 million Euro capacity has been expended.
ISO Certification for SKE Srl, Italy
2009-06-17
On Friday 29 May 2009 a Quality Management and Safety Audit was conducted by DQS at SKE Srl., in Vicenza, Italy. The results were favorable resulting in SKE Srl being certified DIN EN ISO 9001:2008 and OHSAS 18001:2007. Founded in March 2006, this is yet another significant milestone in the on-going success story of the company. Congratulations are well deserved by Mr. Flavio Tagua and his team in achieving these "quality and safety" certifications in such a short period of time.
Stuttgart Crystal Castle Award
2009-06-03
On 30 April 2009 SKE Project Manager Ralf-Ingo Heinrich and his “Robinson Housing Renovation Team” received this special award from Mr. John Gerlach, MS, PE Stuttgart Resident Engineer. Quote: “Awarded for exceptional performance as the prime contractor for the WNR Robinson Grenadier Family Housing Project, PN 62323, Stuttgart, Germany. SKE’s project team displayed a strong professionalism and an unfailing commitment to ensure the highest standards of quality. Project Manager Ralf Heinrich led the team with impeccable judgement to overcome numerous unforeseen obstacles during the project.” The project included renovation of nine buildings – apartments for soldiers and their families. Works will be completed by end of May 2009. Project value amounts to €16.5 m.
New Contract awarded: DoDDS Germany Schools Maintenance Program (GSMP)
2009-01-12
On 9 September 2008 SKE signed this Department of Defence Dependent Schools-Europe (DoDDS-E) GSMP contract to provide comprehensive building and grounds maintenance, custodial services, repairs, and renovation/project work for DoDDS-E schools in Germany.
This requirement encompasses 52 school facilities in the Bavaria, Heidelberg and Kaiserslautern School Districts and administrative facilities in Mainz-Kastel and Wiesbaden. The contract period is 1 base year plus 4 option years with a total value of approx. € 89m.
Perimeter Security Enhancements at the U.S. Embassy London, UK
2009-01-09
In June 2008 SKE completed this $12m project for Security Upgrade of the U.S. Embassy in London. The primary focus of this U.S. Department of State project was to upgrade the perimeter security to the current Diplomatic Security (DS) Standard as well as complete major structural enhancements to the facility for increased security surveillance, consulate personnel usage & visitor access. Works included vehicular control barriers and hydraulic bollards, two new pedestrian entry pavilions, a new roadway, 3,200 sqm asphalt paving and a new 270 m perimeter fence surrounding the Embassy. Ambassador Robert H. Tuttle received the completed project from SKE subcontractor Michael Conway, Director of PM Conway, and complemented all participants on their excellent performance.
€ 20.5m Renovation Project completed: Möhringen Family Housing, Stuttgart, Germany
2008-06-10
This US Army Corps of Engineers project for complete renovation of seven residential buildings at Stuttgart-Möhringen – the largest SKE SSG renovation project to date - has now been completed. Since the project was started in September 2006, SKE has performed 297,622 work hours, replaced 8,000 sqm of roof tiles and installed 130,000 m of cable. The scope of work included complete building renovation, Construction of parking lots and 500,000 sqm of landscaping. Each building consists of 12 apartments with a total space of 2,500 sqm.
Early during project start-up SKE discovered that some of the initial structural calculations were incorrect. SKE worked closely with the Government, revised the calculations and worked hard to successfully maintain the project schedule without additional costs to the Government.
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The US Navy awarded a Multiple Award Construction Contract (MACC) for Italy to SKE in 2009. SKE received a Delivery Order under this frame contract to build an Ammunition Storage Facility (ASF) in Livorno, Italy for € 4.5 million. The two facilities depicted in the photos are the "stuffing and un-stuffing" buildings that are part of this project and support the ASF operation. The main storage building (not pictured) was scheduled for completion in April '11, however, an additional modification to the contract will be required to correct technical desrepancies of the Fire Alarm system due to US Government design deficiencies. Receipt of this modification is pending receipt of US funding which is imminent. New completion date will be May/June '11.
SKE Bulgaria EOOD is pleased to announce that the Company became a member of the Bulgarian Green Building Council (BGBC). BGBC aims at a more sustainable and efficient built-up environment and is on the way of becoming the official authority in the field of sustainable construction and urban planning in Bulgaria. The Bulgaria GBC supports all efforts to foster a “lead” market”, sustainable construction, by developing a national certification system for high-performance buildings. The Bulgaria GBC Certificate is based on the German Sustainable Building Council certification system for quality and sustainability.Following the policy for Sustainable approach and in order to increase corporate sustainability resources SKE Bulgaria’s Project Manager Dipl. Ing. Sofia Kodjamanova passed the first stage and is currently preparing for the LEED Green Associate Exam.
On 4 June 2010 TM Stuttgart Directors Winfried Hartmann and Charles D. Houpt received this award from Garrison Commander Col. Richard M. Pastore for their Europe and world-wide DPW Support in 2009.
TM Stuttgart GmbH has won this award previously in 1994, 2007 and 2008. Since 1988 they have been supporting United States European Command (EUCOM) and the Stuttgart Army Garrison performing maintenance, repairs, and renovation work to all residential buildings, office buildings, high-security buildings, outdoor facilities and road system on the Garrison installations.
Customer satisfaction has always been the ultimate goal. In 2009 TM Stuttgart managed, in addition to executing a wide and demanding service package, 17,746 small work orders, 165 single contracts and 700 renovation projects.
On 8 July, 2010, SKE Support Services GmbH (SKE SSG) was awarded one of four Simplified Acquisition of Base Engineering Reqiremnts (SABER) Firm Fixed Price, Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) type contracts by the 700th Contracting Squadron, United States Air Force Europe. The total contract amount is 275 Milllion U.S. Dollars over a five year period (1 Base year and 4 Option years). Other awardees on the contract are Bilfinger Berger AG, F.K. Horn GmbH, and Mikan Generalbau. Task Order requirements will be competed among the awardees with low bid, technically acceptable proposal receiving Task Order awards. Individual Task Order work will be performed at Ramstein Air Base (AB), Spandahlem AB, Sembach AB, Einsiedlerhof Air Station, Kapaun Air Station, Landstuhl and Vogelweh Military Family Housing, Bitburg AB Annex, Oberweis and Buechal. Task Order work performed will be within the borders of Germany.
On Friday 29 May 2009 a Quality Management and Safety Audit was conducted by DQS at SKE Srl., in Vicenza, Italy. The results were favorable resulting in SKE Srl being certified DIN EN ISO 9001:2008 and OHSAS 18001:2007. Founded in March 2006, this is yet another significant milestone in the on-going success story of the company. Congratulations are well deserved by Mr. Flavio Tagua and his team in achieving these "quality and safety" certifications in such a short period of time.
On 30 April 2009 SKE Project Manager Ralf-Ingo Heinrich and his “Robinson Housing Renovation Team” received this special award from Mr. John Gerlach, MS, PE Stuttgart Resident Engineer. Quote: “Awarded for exceptional performance as the prime contractor for the WNR Robinson Grenadier Family Housing Project, PN 62323, Stuttgart, Germany. SKE’s project team displayed a strong professionalism and an unfailing commitment to ensure the highest standards of quality. Project Manager Ralf Heinrich led the team with impeccable judgement to overcome numerous unforeseen obstacles during the project.” The project included renovation of nine buildings – apartments for soldiers and their families. Works will be completed by end of May 2009. Project value amounts to €16.5 m.
On 9 September 2008 SKE signed this Department of Defence Dependent Schools-Europe (DoDDS-E) GSMP contract to provide comprehensive building and grounds maintenance, custodial services, repairs, and renovation/project work for DoDDS-E schools in Germany. 
In June 2008 SKE completed this $12m project for Security Upgrade of the U.S. Embassy in London. The primary focus of this U.S. Department of State project was to upgrade the perimeter security to the current Diplomatic Security (DS) Standard as well as complete major structural enhancements to the facility for increased security surveillance, consulate personnel usage & visitor access. Works included vehicular control barriers and hydraulic bollards, two new pedestrian entry pavilions, a new roadway, 3,200 sqm asphalt paving and a new 270 m perimeter fence surrounding the Embassy. Ambassador Robert H. Tuttle received the completed project from SKE subcontractor Michael Conway, Director of PM Conway, and complemented all participants on their excellent performance.
This US Army Corps of Engineers project for complete renovation of seven residential buildings at Stuttgart-Möhringen – the largest SKE SSG renovation project to date - has now been completed. Since the project was started in September 2006, SKE has performed 297,622 work hours, replaced 8,000 sqm of roof tiles and installed 130,000 m of cable. The scope of work included complete building renovation, Construction of parking lots and 500,000 sqm of landscaping. Each building consists of 12 apartments with a total space of 2,500 sqm.