The challenges related to the planning and construction of a logistics centre that uses sophisticated technical systems, such as high-rack storage equipment, handling and warehouse systems and material handling systems, are becoming more and more demanding. The significant time and cost pressure, the large number of contact partners and the complex contractual relationships, which make managing and controlling the primary construction work, systems and tasks difficult, harbour major potential for conflict potential and risks for builders, investors and project planners.

As a general planner with an experienced team of engineers, architects and the necessary expert planners, METROPLAN ENGINEERING supports builders and investors in the project planning and realisation of logistics centres. In this case, putting the overall responsibility for all construction work, systems, and tasks in one pair of hands is the guarantor for functionality, quality, cost control and on-schedule completion. Our range of services includes complete construction time and cost management, as well as the content-related concept and management of the construction process, from the planning and contract drafting all the way through to completion.

In the course of the tender procedure, the scope of deliveries and services must be exactly defined for all construction work, systems, and tasks: Materials handling engineering, warehouse and storage technology, IT, construction and engineering. We assist customers throughout the tender and contracting phase, and are also responsible when it comes to the acceptance and commissioning of the logistics centre. We organise any necessary relocations professionally by developing the correct relocation strategy, establishing the ramp-up curve, defining relocation packages and scheduling, including milestones and stopping criteria.

As planners and coordinators, we ensure that customers can communicate at eye level with the companies performing the various work and tasks, and that risks are identified and eliminated at an early stage. We manage the start-up process of the system by using reliable and dedicated acceptance and test programme to ensure full functionality, and through the organisation of the operating procedures.