Prefabrication is an increasingly common technology in industrial, warehouse, and production construction, as well as in public utility buildings. It makes the construction process faster, more predictable, and cost-effective. However, to fully leverage its potential, the design must be tailored to the specific characteristics of prefabricated components from the outset.

At BAUREN, we understand that designing for prefabrication is not just about technology — it’s a whole philosophy of investment planning, where precision, interdisciplinary coordination, and construction awareness are essential.

Prefabrication involves manufacturing building components in a factory and then transporting and assembling them on site. These may include:

• prefabricated reinforced concrete columns and beams,
• floor and wall slabs,
• staircases, balconies, access flights,
• façade elements,
• ready-to-install service modules (e.g. lift shafts, sanitary cores).

Prefabricated elements must fit together perfectly — which means the design must account not only for geometry but also for transportation, assembly, and structural connections.

1. Accuracy of detailed design documentation
   Prefabrication leaves no room for improvisation. The documentation must include complete dimensions, embedded mounting parts, openings, reinforcement layouts, and connection details.

2. Cooperation with the prefabrication plant
   Even at the building permit design stage, it is advisable to consult with the prefab manufacturer. At BAUREN, we frequently work directly with suppliers, which shortens timelines and helps avoid execution errors.

3. Planning for assembly logistics
   The designer must consider transport limitations (element size and weight), crane availability, and methods for stabilizing the structure during assembly.

4. Interdisciplinary coordination and openings
   Prefabricated elements must include predesigned openings for installations (HVAC, electrical, sanitary) — ideally planned in close cooperation with all involved engineering disciplines.

5. Compliance with codes and Eurocodes
   All elements must comply with current building regulations, reinforced concrete design standards (Eurocode 2), and safety requirements for assembly.

As a design office experienced in large-scale industrial investments, we know how to plan documentation with prefabrication in mind:

• Our team of structural engineers specializes in reinforced concrete and precast structures,

• We deliver complete execution documentation with detailed component schedules,

• Upon request, we work directly with the prefabrication plant and the contractor,

• We incorporate prefabrication solutions already at the concept stage, often reducing investment costs and shortening the construction timeline.

• When construction time is a critical factor,

• When the project is located on difficult ground or exposed to harsh weather conditions,

• When the design includes repetitive structural layouts – warehouses, production halls, multi-level car parks,

• When the investor wants to minimize wet works and accelerate handover.

At BAUREN, we combine design expertise, on-site execution experience, and in-depth knowledge of prefabrication technology. Our well-developed design team collaborates with general contractors and prefabrication manufacturers, offering:

• genuine investment support,
• optimized structural solutions,
• designs made for assembly – not just for theory.