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Fire, water, earth, air – the fundamentals of life. Since the beginning of their existence human beings have striven to master these elements, to understand the interrelationships of nature and to exploit her energy resources in order to improve living standards. From the first use of flint stones to the fuel cell, from the earliest wells to sea-water desalinization plants, from the first trails to traffic corridors – a long journey during which much was put to the test and only the best ideas were able to achieve lasting success.
The earth's reserves of raw materials are not inexhaustible, there is a limit to the amount of disturbance the balance of nature can bear. The environment is a sensitive system which has been very much misused in the past by mankind. Unusually severe storms, extreme droughts and rising sea levels are some of the indications that climate changes caused by mankind are already occurring. Achieving greatest possible harmony between economic activity and nature has become more than ever a challenge for the whole world. The preservation of the fundamental necessities of life for the demands of today's and future generations requires new thinking which must play a decisive part right from the start in conceptual planning.
We at Lahmeyer International are prepared to meet this challenge. Our specialists develop concepts, plan and evaluate projects in the fields of energy, hydropower and water resources, transportation in nearly all countries of the world. Whether the task be the development of alternative sources of energy, the building of dams, the construction of bridges or the elimination of ecological damage - the technological feasibility is only part of the overall project cycle for our engineers, scientists and economic experts. Aspects such as economic performance, environmental compatibility and long-term effects are for us important planning parameters.
Our aim is to contribute toward preserving the fundamentals of life and the improvement of living standards of the earth's inhabitants by the application of our know-how and experience.
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