Michael Biederer

Köster

ichael Biederer from Regensburg is a German Civil Engineer (Diplom-Bauingenieur, FH) who works as a project manager for the nationwide construction company Köster GmbH. He has made a name for himself in the construction industry, particularly as an expert in sustainable and ecological large-scale industrial construction. Here is an overview of his key career milestones and achievements: • Education & OTH Regensburg: He completed his degree in civil engineering at the Ostbayerische Technische Hochschule (OTH) Regensburg. As an alumnus, he regularly shares his career path—from a challenging entry into the profession to managing international projects—during guest lectures at the university. • European Flagship Project: He gained widespread recognition as the lead civil engineer and project manager for the construction of Europe’s largest wooden logistics hall, located at the Danube port in Straubing. For this eco-friendly mega-project (approx. 24,500 m² of gross floor area), the support structures, facade, and even the elevator shaft were built entirely from wood, without the use of plastics.