Building serial homes faster, more sustainable and more cost-effective with configuration software for precast

The construction task in the Netherlands remains urgent: hundreds of thousands of homes must be realized, and in a short time. Precast concrete structures are increasingly seen as the key to acceleration. They combine robustness and durability with a more predictable construction process. MBS Group is responding to this with GeoFrame, a digital platform that supports the entire process - from configuration to quotation and integration.

GeoFrame is an online configuration tool (SaaS) that allows contractors and developers to assemble precast concrete shells based on predefined house types. The platform includes 14 basic models, including row houses, corner houses and semi-detached houses, which provide 56 configurations due to different nave and depth dimensions. Options available for each type include floors, extensions, insulation and window frames. Within minutes, GeoFrame generates a 3D view, a shareable link and a price indication. Architects and contractors can also make their own additions, ranging from facade finishes and brickwork to layouts and buyer options. This creates a complete model that is immediately usable for design, permitting and construction.

Standardization with flexibility

“One of the big advantages is the time saved by developers and contractors in preparation and permit processes,” said Victor Woesthuis, marketing manager of MBS Group. “Where a traditional quotation sometimes takes four to six weeks, GeoFrame delivers a conclusive calculation within a few days. Through the normal process, the precast shell process is often fragmented and time-consuming. Small design variations lead to additional engineering work, while contractors and developers need speed and predictability. GeoFrame combines standardization with flexibility. The result: fewer errors, shorter lead times and more control over costs. In addition, GeoFrame links the configuration to BAG data, providing an instant visual plot of the homes to be built. This saves a lot of time when applying for and assessing permits.”

Simplicity

The configurator includes 14 predefined housing types with different nave and depth dimensions. “This makes over 56 configurations possible,” states Woesthuis. “You simply choose the type of house, the dimensions and options such as floor type, extensions, insulation and window frames. GeoFrame then automatically generates a 3D model, a shareable link and a price indication. We have been testing the software with several customers since 2023, and functionalities were added for re-launch in early 2025. During pilots with medium-sized contractors, we found that the system saved time in the preparation phase up to 20%. Users also indicated that the predictability in costs and planning was a decisive advantage in tenders. For example, at a serial housing project in the east of the Netherlands, sixty homes were prepared in record time with GeoFrame.”

MPG and EQI scores.

Woesthuis sees the advantages of GeoFrame alongside those of precast concrete. “We know that precast concrete requires less labor on site, has a shorter construction time, delivers high structural quality and has a longer lifespan than cast-in-place shells. GeoFrame uses standardized components that are smarter designed with less material waste. GeoFrame also contributes to sustainability through the use of recycled insulation and cast-in-place window frames for better air sealing. The MPG and MKI scores for each shell are directly visible in the configurator. How easy do you want it?”