This remarkable book offers a captivating insight into one of the most vital yet often overlooked fields of construction. It celebrates the people, milestones, and achievements that shaped the industry – and honors those whose work turns mere structures into places worth living in.
The book, published on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the Hungarian Civil Engineering Coordination Association, includes a special chapter dedicated to the history of Radel & Hahn Zrt., enriched with memories and contributions from former and current employees as well as the company owner.
A book not only for professionals, but for everyone who wishes to discover what truly brings buildings to life.
The book “The History of the Hungarian Building Services Installation Industry” invites readers on a unique journey through one of the most essential yet often overlooked fields of the construction industry. It not only explores the roots and development of Hungarian building services but also sheds light on their present significance and future direction.
Across its pages, the key figures, remarkable projects, and defining moments of the industry come vividly to life. The historical chapters – from the early beginnings to World War II – are based on archival sources, while the socialist and post-transition eras are brought to life through the personal recollections of those who lived them. Contemporary contributions from today’s professionals connect past and present into a cohesive whole.
This volume is more than a historical overview – it is a tribute to all those whose work ensures that buildings are not only constructed but also made liveable. For it is building services engineering that transforms structures into truly functional and comfortable spaces – but only when executed with skill and care.
“The History of the Hungarian Building Services Installation Industry” is a must-read
not only for professionals but for anyone who wishes to discover what truly brings buildings to life.










