General Planning – holistic planning for your construction projects

Customized General Planning
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Implementing logistics and production sites – What do we do as your general planner?

General planning is an integrative approach in which all phases of a construction project — from planning to completion—are coordinated by a single point of contact. General planning ensures efficient implementation, particularly in industrial construction, such as the construction of production and logistics properties. As general planners, we support you in the development of your project – from the initial concept idea to individual site planning and the selection of suitable construction companies. We supervise these companies during the construction phase.

Leere Industriehalle mit markierten Flächen, symbolisiert Planung und Umsetzung im Industriebau.

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Modern industrial construction – what developments are influencing general planning?

General planning in industrial construction is undergoing a transformation characterized by the increasing importance of digitalization, sustainability, and foresight. New methods such as BIM (Building Information Modeling) enable integrated, precise planning across all trades. This is efficient, collision-free, and transparent. At the same time, sustainability requirements are increasing. Concepts based on Green Building standards and certifications such as the DGNB are now incorporated into planning at an early stage.

In this complex environment, structured feasibility studies are becoming increasingly important. Site conditions, approval issues, and investment frameworks must be reliably clarified at an early stage before a decision to build new or expand existing industrial buildings is worthwhile. In this role, we act as general planners and a strategic interface between innovation, feasibility, and sustainable construction.

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In which project phases can Metroplan support you with general planning?

Metroplan acts as your partner for the general planning of industrial buildings, commercial buildings, production buildings, logistics properties, infrastructure projects, and other complex, technically demanding construction projects. With our team of planners, engineers, architects, and project managers, we develop and realize exactly the property you need for your business success.

In accordance with the Fee Structure for Architects and Engineers (HOAI), Metroplan's services cover all phases of general planning. We would be happy to provide you with an initial feasibility analysis. This forms the basis for further planning and enables you to make a realistic assessment of the expected costs and time frame. The detailed elaboration takes place within the framework of the draft planning, in which all necessary documents for the approval planning are also created. Metroplan creates the appropriate planning for a proper and economical awarding of the construction project, regardless of whether individual trades or general contractors are involved. In addition, our qualified construction managers are at your disposal for property supervision.

Object planning from the inside out

The principle of planning from the inside out is one of our trademarks: To start, we conduct a thorough analysis of your requirements in order to gain a comprehensive understanding of your needs in terms of logistics, processes, operational value streams and the design and financial parameters of the construction project. Prior to commencing the planning process, it is essential to gain a comprehensive understanding of the procedures that will be carried out in the proposed building and its surrounding area. Based on this understanding, we can provide bespoke solutions for the internal structure and external design, tailored to meet your specific requirements.

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3D-Visualisierung eines Industriegebäudes mit Logistikflächen und infrastruktureller Planung.

3D-Visualisierung eines Industriegebäudes mit transparenten Erweiterungsplänen für die Vorplanung.

Basic evaluation and preliminary planning

In this phase, we collaborate with you to collate all the essential requirements and data for the construction project, and conduct a joint site inspection. On this basis, we collaborate with all relevant specialist planners to develop preliminary designs and plans that align with the desired functionality, economic efficiency, and aesthetic requirements. We clarify the approval requirements, conduct preliminary negotiations and prepare the necessary approval documents and define a schedule for the further planning and implementation steps.

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Design planning and approval planning

We translate the functional requirements into concrete design elements of your building project, create floor plans, views and perspectives. At the same time, the technical planning of the construction, supporting structure and building technology is carried out – in close co-operation with you and all other project participants and in compliance with all legal and building regulations. Once all the documents have been compiled, they are submitted for approval in close consultation with the relevant authorities.

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Architekt erstellt Bauzeichnungen mit einer digitalen 3D-Visualisierung eines Industriegebäudes.

Team bespricht detaillierte Baupläne und Ausschreibungsunterlagen zur Koordination der Bauausführung.

Implementation planning

In the implementation planning phase, we define the details of the construction elements, components, building materials, materials and building technology as well as the specifications and qualification requirements. We facilitate collaboration between the various trades and specialised planning teams to ensure seamless coordination. Furthermore, quality and cost control measures are in place. The objective of this planning phase is to produce precise design documents that will form the basis for the tendering, awarding and construction execution phases.

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Tendering and awarding

In order to facilitate the tendering and awarding process, we prepare the tender documents, which include detailed service catalogues or functional service descriptions. We then agree on an award strategy that is tailored to your project and obtain offers. We evaluate and compare these to guarantee that your construction project is completed to the highest standards of quality, within the agreed timeframe and budget. We provide comprehensive support throughout the bidding process, including meetings and negotiations, the compilation of all contract documents, award recommendations, and the documentation of the entire awarding process.

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Große, leere Industriehalle mit moderner Stahlkonstruktion als Symbol für den Ausschreibungs- und Vergabeprozess im Bauwesen.

Bauleiter und Ingenieure auf einer Baustelle überprüfen die Bauausführung, kontrollieren Bauqualität, koordinieren Gewerke und dokumentieren Mängelbeseitigung zur erfolgreichen Bauabnahme.

Project supervision

In this phase, we oversee the construction process on-site to guarantee that it is completed as planned, meets the technical specifications and quality standards, and remains within the agreed budget. In order to achieve this, we monitor the construction execution process, guarantee the rectification of any defects, coordinate the various companies and trades involved in the construction, ensure that the construction is accepted, and document the progress of the construction work. Our project supervision ends with the handover of the completed building and the documentation of the building acceptance to you as the client.

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Project controlling

Our project control services are aligned with the standards for services and remuneration for project controlling in the construction and property industry. Metroplan oversees the technical, qualitative, commercial and contractual targets and ensures that processes are coordinated effectively through to commissioning. Our project managers, architects and engineering team are all highly experienced and certified professionals who are committed to managing projects in the best interests of our customers.

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Projektmanager, Bauleiter und Ingenieure koordinieren die Bauabläufe auf einer Baustelle, überwachen Baufortschritte, steuern das Bauprojektmanagement und stellen die termingerechte Fertigstellung sicher.

Our Guiding Principles

We follow clear principles to successfully implement your project

Our working methods follow clear principles that provide guidance at every stage: from the continuous integration of functional and economical construction methods to the targeted integration of sustainability and energy efficiency aspects. Our guiding principles ensure that all interactions in the planning process are taken into account in order to implement a future-proof building.

Planning from the inside out

Coordinated general planning

Technically sound property planning

Future-proof concepts

Operator-oriented feasibility studies

DGNB sustainability standards

Planning from the inside out

Our planning follows the intended use—not the other way around. Based on production and logistics processes, we develop structural solutions that are geared toward short distances, efficient workflows, and high flexibility in operation.

Coordinated general planning

We take on the central management of all planning disciplines—from architecture and structural engineering to building services engineering. This enables us to ensure coordinated overall planning, minimize interface risks, and create a reliable basis for implementation.

Technically sound property planning

Our building planning is based on technical feasibility, structural logic, and economic viability. From the outset, we consider the supporting structure, utilities, and execution to ensure a stable, durable, and practical building design.

Future-proof concepts

Whether it's expandability, digitalization, or energy supply, our concepts are prepared for change. This results in flexible buildings that keep pace with technological developments and create long-term value.

Operator-oriented feasibility studies

Our preliminary studies and variant comparisons are based on specific operational requirements. We evaluate options realistically, taking into account maintenance, process integration, and operating costs.

DGNB sustainability standards

We integrate ecological, economic, and social criteria in accordance with DGNB into our planning. From materials to energy efficiency, we create certifiable buildings that demonstrably meet sustainability requirements.

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Our success stories

General Planning

Automotive

Renovation and Expansion of Warehouse Facilities

Metroplan took over the general planning, finalizing the preliminary and design planning stages. We also prepared comprehensive execution planning (LPH 5), oversaw tenders, and supervised the construction (LPH 8), including project management and interface coordination.

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Renovation and Expansion of Warehouse Facilities

Supply Chain, General Planning

Electrical Engineering

Planning of an Electronics Production Facility in Debrecen

Metroplan accompanied the project from the beginning, developing a comprehensive requirement catalog and the block layout for the two-story new building. In planning internal material flows and production processes, all relevant factors were carefully considered, including the optimal arrangement of workplaces, process flows, and storage systems.

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Planning of an Electronics Production Facility in Debrecen