Markus Handler is Entrepreneur Of The Year 2023

On October 13th, the auditing and consulting organization presented the EY Entrepreneur Of The YearTM Award in Austria. Markus Handler convinced in the category “Innovation”.

 

What was founded in 1862 as a timber construction company in southern Lower Austria is now a business group with more than 480 employees and 4 locations throughout Austria. Markus Handler is CEO and owner. He leads the family business in the fifth generation, without allowing himself to rest on his many years of experience. The pursuit of innovative solutions is in the foreground. The focus is on future-oriented real estate concepts, construction methods and materials that contribute to a climate-positive future. HANDLER offers various types of construction such as concrete construction, timber construction, hybrid or modern modular and room cell construction.

 

Markus Handler is convinced: “No matter the project, the focus should be on the user.”

 

 

Sustainability as a driver of innovation

HANDLER’s core competences are in residential, commercial and educational construction, with a strong focus on revitalization and attractive new developments. Central aspects of the construction projects are recyclable materials, future-proof building technology and shorter construction times. Methods such as BIM and lean management are used to complete projects with maximum efficiency.

 

“We want to create innovative buildings and excite people across generations. However, sustainability is not only an issue in the construction process, but also in everyday working life. An inspiring work environment brings joy to the job and promotes long lasting employment relationships.”, says Markus Handler.

 

To him, this already starts with the promotion of apprentices. “Training our apprentices is an investment in the future. They help build the world we live in. It is important to me to show what opportunities we have with craftsmanship and what can come out of it.”, he continues.

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Innovation as daily business

From the acquisition of land to the first drafts to the planning, HANDLER takes over all responsibilities of building object planning and construction. With unconventional approaches and a focus on research and development, the company has made it its goal to rethink construction.

 

“Markus Handler shows how to not only successfully manage a family business that has existed for generations, but how to make it grow. Thinking outside the box and striving for innovative solutions is daily business at HANDLER.”, says Erich Lehner, Managing Partner Markets at EY Austria and responsible for the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year in Austria.