Construction logistics

Construction is becoming increasingly demanding and requires the highest level of precision. To ensure that everything runs smoothly on site, ZÜBLIN Construction Logistics ensures efficient, safe and predictable processes.

Construction logistics: More than just the flow of materials – genuine project reliability

Construction projects are complex systems – ranging from dense development, numerous trades, high cost pressures and strict schedules to growing sustainability requirements. To ensure these challenges remain manageable, construction logistics are required that go far beyond the mere transport of materials.

Construction logistics encompasses the holistic planning, coordination and management of all flows of materials, people and information on a building site. It helps to ensure that construction projects are carried out in a predictable, safe and efficient manner.

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ZÜBLIN Construction Logistics – High-precision construction site logistics for maximum project performance

As an integral project partner, ZÜBLIN Construction Logistics manages all logistical processes – strategically, operationally and digitally. This creates a high-performing, safe and needs-based construction site environment that lays the foundations for efficient construction processes whilst meeting high standards in terms of safety, organisation and operational quality.

Our expertise is divided into three key areas

Construction logistics form the backbone of a smooth construction process. Our expertise encompasses all the construction logistics services required to ensure that building projects can be carried out safely, efficiently and in accordance with the schedule. To this end, we focus on three key areas that interlock seamlessly and together form the basis for successful construction: professional site set-up, the coordinated management of construction logistics services, and holistic construction logistics planning.

Each of these areas plays a crucial role in ensuring that processes run smoothly, resources are utilised optimally, and construction projects can be completed on time and within budget.

Construction site facilities

A well-organised site facility is the foundation for a smooth construction process. A professionally planned and implemented site facility ensures that all processes on site can run efficiently, safely and without disruption. We provide the infrastructure that makes modern construction possible in the first place: from energy and water supplies, through container facilities and construction equipment, to lifts, scaffolding, protective systems and digitally supported safety technology.

Our site facilities:
- Containers / Container management
- Water and electricity for construction sites
- Site heating / Site drying
- Temporary roads / Road marking works
- Construction hoists / cranes
- Scaffolding work / Fall protection
- Enclosures / Canopies
- Material unloading platforms
- Tunnel ventilation
- Construction equipment / Construction equipment management
- Construction hoardings / Barriers / Turnstiles
- CCTV / Fire alarm systems
This creates a high-performance, safe and needs-based construction site environment that provides all the conditions necessary for efficient construction processes, whilst meeting the highest standards of safety and sustainability.

Construction logistics services

The management of construction logistics services also forms the cornerstone of a seamless project workflow. These secondary processes are crucial to the progress of the build – for it is only when materials, personnel and infrastructure are optimally coordinated that construction deadlines can be met, costs kept under control and safety guaranteed. We take care of the complete organisation and management of these complex processes for you – transparently, efficiently and reliably.

Our construction logistics services:
- Access control (including certificate management)
- Delivery and Space Management
- Winter maintenance
- Post-construction cleaning / Container cleaning
- Waste disposal / Waste management
- Material transport and handling
- Construction Logistics Hub (Temporary Materials Storage)
- Organisation Management / 5S
- Road safety
- Inspection rounds and patrols
- Construction Closure Management
- Security service
- Equipment training courses
Through the professional management of these services, we ensure order, safety and efficiency on the building site. In this way, we take the pressure off site management and project management, reduce coordination issues and create the conditions for construction work to progress smoothly.

Construction Logistics Planning

A successful construction site begins with forward-thinking planning. Right from the early stages of a project, we develop sound concepts to lay the foundations for a smooth construction process. Through our construction logistics planning, we create structures that ensure adherence to deadlines and budgets, whilst coordinating the deployment of resources in line with requirements. In doing so, we draw on interdisciplinary expertise, digital methods and many years of project experience.

Our construction logistics planning services include, amongst other things:
- Construction logistics concepts
- Feasibility studies
- Phase plans
- Logistics handbooks
- Cost estimate
- Tenders
- Simulation
Furthermore, we liaise with the relevant authorities, handle applications for the necessary permits and ensure that all processes are planned in a legally compliant, cost-effective and project-specific manner. Using our own software solutions, we create additional transparency and efficiency – for planning that provides a reliable foundation throughout all project phases.

Strategy & Planning – The foundation for successful construction projects

Successful construction projects begin long before the ground-breaking ceremony. We analyse the framework conditions, define logistical requirements and develop bespoke strategies. In this way, we avoid coordination issues, minimise risks and ensure transparency regarding costs, processes and planning permission right from the start.

On this basis, we draw up detailed construction logistics plans, simulations, phase schedules and logistics manuals that guide all project stakeholders safely through the process. We also handle tender documents, specifications and cost estimates – thereby ensuring certainty regarding deadlines and budgets at an early stage.

Construction logistics projects

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Safety, digitalisation and efficient site processes – construction logistics for the building site of the future

Modern construction projects place high demands on organisation, quality and reliability. As a construction logistics partner, we support the planning and management of logistics processes on site and use digital tools to ensure that workflows are transparent and traceable.

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Safety on the building site – minimising risks, safeguarding processes

For us, safety means identifying risks at an early stage and minimising them in a targeted manner. We develop preventive strategies that comply with the legal framework and, furthermore, ensure the protection of people, materials and the project environment. Clear structures, well-organised processes and comprehensive risk management ensure that everyone on site can work in a reliable and safe environment.

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Construction logistics with a focus on material flows and site processes

Aspects such as waste management, material flows and transport processes can be incorporated into construction logistics planning at an early stage. These include, for example, the sorting of waste by type, the organisation of disposal processes and the coordination of transport and delivery procedures. Depending on the project, the requirements of certification schemes can also be taken into account. In this way, organisational, economic and project-specific requirements can be integrated into the planning at an early stage.

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Digital construction logistics – real-time transparency and efficiency

Ultimately, digitalisation creates transparency and efficiency in real time. Using BIM-based processes, LEAN methods and our own software solutions, we make the flow of materials and personnel visible and manageable. Digital notification systems, access controls and simulations make it possible to avoid bottlenecks, control processes precisely and orchestrate construction projects intelligently. This transforms the construction site into a networked system that is data-driven and adapts dynamically to the project’s requirements.

Holistic added value – Future-proof construction sites for all project partners

By consistently combining safety, sustainability and digitalisation, we create significant added value for clients, main contractors and partner companies alike. Our construction sites are reliably organised, technically supported and tailored to the specific requirements of each project – and are therefore ideally prepared for the challenges of the future.

The added value you gain from ZÜBLIN construction logistics:

With ZÜBLIN Construction Logistics, you are choosing expertise and reliability from the market leader with many years of experience. Clients, main contractors and partner companies benefit from construction logistics that support efficiency, safety and coordinated processes.

With us, you’ll benefit from:

Planning certainty through structured, forward-looking concepts
Cost control through efficient use of resources and transparent processes
On-time delivery through the coordination of supply, waste disposal and staff movements
Relieving the burden on site management and project management
Transparent process control through digital tools and coordinated material and supply flows
Safety for people, materials and the construction site environment

Our mission

Construction logistics is not a secondary process, but a key factor in the success of modern construction projects. With a comprehensive range of services, decades of experience and the innovative strength of the STRABAG Group, we design construction sites that operate efficiently, safely and in a predictable manner.

As the market leader in construction logistics in Germany, we support clients, main contractors and partner companies with practical solutions for complex construction projects. Our aim is to create measurable added value for project success and to implement construction projects in a predictable and efficient manner.

ZÜBLIN Construction Logistics: ensuring construction runs SMART.

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Get in touch!

ZÜBLIN Construction Logistics ensures that complex construction projects are carried out in a predictable, safe and efficient manner. Whether it’s consultancy, detailed planning or operational and digital management – we provide you with comprehensive support. Let’s work together to make your project more efficient.

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