On 18th March 2021, the virtual edition of the German Construction Technology Day took place under the motto "Construction Factory of the Future".

During the event, Dr. Georgios Gaganelis, former doctoral student at the Chair of Concrete Structures, received the renowned Rüsch Award for his doctoral thesis on "Ultra-light Hybrid Concrete-Steel Beams". Further information on the event and the award can be found on the chair's website.