Takeover in concrete sector responds to market trends

The shell construction chain is developing rapidly, particularly with the ever-increasing emphasis on efficiency and faster construction times. The acquisition of Heembeton by MBS Group responds to this. For clients, the merger of the two companies means above all more predictability, fewer transfers and a construction pace that is increasingly measured in days.

Ahead of the Christmas vacations, the integration of Heembeton within MBS Group will be completed. The name Heembeton is gradually disappearing; from now on, the entire prefabricated shell offering will be marketed under one brand. For ongoing projects, the work process remains familiar, but under the surface much is changing. By placing design, production, logistics and assembly under a single direction, the typical fragmentation that so often plagues construction disappears. The chain will move as one, resulting in a tighter rhythm and fewer handovers.

Raw building pace

The core of the approach remains the shift from the construction site to the factory. In a controlled environment, dimensionally stable elements are created and brought to the project in assembly sequence. “This keeps the crane running continuously and creates hardly any intermediate storage,” says marketing manager Victor Woesthuis. “The pace on the construction site is considerably faster and remains stable, even in challenging weather. An airframe that used to take a few weeks now stands within a few days. Installers and finishers can get to work much earlier, visibly shrinking the overall lead time.”

Efficiency through integrated planning

The big gain comes from bundling factories, transportation and assembly into one tight schedule. Woesthuis: “Elements arrive the moment they are lifted and always in the right order. This not only saves time, but also prevents repair work because the dimensions are constant and the detailing is repeat accurate. Special components such as large spans, stairs and balconies are also covered by this method. This keeps the construction site controlled and orderly: less waiting time, fewer logistical peaks, less noise.”

More durable without friction

Green building gains real momentum only when choices in sustainability do not delay. This is why MBS Group makes the environmental effects fully transparent. MKI values can already be included in the tender and again later on during delivery. Where the project allows, concrete mixtures with lower environmental impact are used. By smart dimensioning and making details repeatable, material use decreases and less waste is created. Crucially, these choices are anchored in the chain in advance so that sustainability has no impact on the pace of construction.

Innovation that pays off directly

Digital support speeds up the preliminary process. Woesthuis: “With a configurator, the client can put together a suitable prefabricated shell in a short time and quickly receive a concrete proposal. The chosen configuration then proceeds directly to design, factory and assembly, with quality data automatically recorded during execution. This avoids the classic final sprint to complete files and makes the process demonstrably manageable.”

One-stop shop

The effect of this integrated approach is well felt on construction. The structural work stands faster and the follow-up phase can start earlier. Dimensionally stable elements and well thought-out details limit repair work and reduce waste. The environmental performance of the shell is easier to understand and manage, without affecting the schedule. And because residential construction, specials and complex projects come under one desk, there is peace of communication and clarity in responsibilities. Woesthuis: “The integration of Heembeton within MBS Group creates a precast chain that operates faster, greener, more efficiently and more innovatively. The result is a predictable airframe approach that wins weeks, reduces risks and delivers a construction site that finally achieves the pace the industry has been looking for for so long.”