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18. August 2026

What Is Likely Germany's Fastest-Built New School Opens

The state capital of Mainz has officially opened the expansion of the Integrierte Gesamtschule Europa (IGS Europa) in Mainz-Hechtsheim. The four-story building, with a gross floor area of approximately 3,860 square meters, provides space for modern classrooms for about 300 students.

Group photo with key
Key handover ceremony attended by, among others, Mayor Daniel Köbler (2nd from left), Director of Education Ata Delbasteh (3rd from left), IGS Europa Principal Valeriano Sierra Haupt (4th from left), Mayor Nino Haase (4th from right)

The modular extension was constructed by ALHO Systembau GmbH, acting as the general contractor, using a modular steel construction method. Eight months elapsed between the award of the contract and the handover; the actual construction period was only 18 weeks. This makes IGS Europa Mainz likely the fastest-built new school in Germany. The state capital’s investment amounts to approximately 15 million euros.

The full press release is attached.

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