Vanja Keindl — Civil Engineer, DGNB Consultant & Founder of Keindl Bau: Three Decades of Building with Integrity

Vanja Keindl is a Civil Engineer, DGNB Consultant, Court Expert, Authorized Thermographer, Certified Energy Auditor, Mentor, and Founder & CEO of Keindl Bau, a company specializing in energy efficiency, sustainable construction, and advanced building technologies.

Breaking Barriers, Building Respect: My Journey in Engineering

In my extensive engineering career, I have contributed to major projects. For example, I led the Ertan Hydroelectric Plant in China and completed numerous road and infrastructure developments across Europe.

Over more than 30 years, one vital lesson has remained: in engineering, expertise, dedication, and tangible results always outweigh gender. Moreover, these qualities guide every project I undertake.

As a Chartered Civil Engineer, DGNB Consultant, Court Expert Witness, Authorized Thermographer, Certified Energy Auditor for Complex Systems, and Founder & CEO of Keindl Bau j.d.o.o., I ensure that professionalism and consistent results drive recognition, not titles. Therefore, I focus on delivering excellence in every project.

Today, I proudly mentor young engineers and emphasize that respect comes from the quality of work. In addition, gender should never define potential — excellence should.

With over 30 years of international experience, I advocate for women in engineering, mentor the next generation, and lead projects that merge technical excellence with sustainability. Consequently, my work inspires young engineers globally.

📍 Based in Croatia
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Current Focus

Vanja currently focuses on energy-efficient construction, thermal imaging diagnostics, consulting on sustainable building practices, and mentoring young engineers — combining innovation, responsibility, and expertise.