Industrial concept development  

Concept development services take your project from idea into an initial design, giving it form and structure at a broad-brush, conceptual level. The design is based on a master plan which may be developed at this stage or as part of the feasibility study. 
Engineers and consultants collaborating on early-stage industrial design concepts, reviewing digital master plans and layout simulations on large screens.

Industry services: Concept development to shape and optimise your industrial project 

What is involved in the industrial design process? 

This is an important phase for establishing requirements across a range of disciplines. Strategic decisions need to have been made about the production concept, technical layout, critical equipment, digitalisation and automation.  
 
It’s important because, for example, high levels of warehouse automation can significantly reduce the footprint. You need to know information and data requirements connected to digital project delivery. These will evolve over the project lifecycle in line with appropriate standards and data models.  

Haskoning is implementing innovative technologies including AI to improve quality and efficiency during FEL (Front-End Loading) 0 and 1 design stages, which relate to identifying opportunities, assessing feasibility and developing preliminary designs.  
 
Drawing on our databases and experience, these technologies benefit areas such as business case and data centre development as well as waste water plant design. We use techniques such as parametric design to inform decision making and optimise layouts which can result in significant efficiencies.  
 
The master plan frames the industrial design process defining the project scope, schedule and budget as well as production capacity and volumes, workflow dynamics, space optimisation, scalability and other important features. Detailed inputs are drawn from the feasibility study and may include feedstock, materials and energy requirements, utilities, personnel and space.  
 
More detailed technical input such as mass and heat balances provide insight into expected material and energy flows guiding the equipment design and selection of materials to optimise the process. Our conceptual design services bring further accuracy in cost estimates.
D model of an automated industrial facility with highlighted workflows and equipment zones, illustrating space optimisation and digital integration.

Why do you need conceptual design services? 

This stage has a major influence on the successful outcome of your project. Any significant changes at a later stage will be costly. A good concept design greatly reduces the risks for issues later in the project life cycle. We support you by continuing to ensure all angles are covered and that the facility and its design are efficient and fit for purpose. 

 
Steven Tsirakos

This stage has a major influence on the successful outcome of your project. Any significant changes at a later stage will be costly.

Steven Tsirakos Associate Director & Global Business Development Manager

What is the added value for you?

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Reduce capex and project lead times with new solutions

 Our multi-disciplinary approach and broad industry experience optimise solutions. When a food manufacturer asked us to identify radical new solutions to modern food production, we challenged long-held assumptions and applied design thinking to develop a modular factory concept for local markets. The company only builds the capacity it needs and can scale up quickly. The solution reduces lead times by 50%.

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Make it to market faster with our integrated approach
Integrating engineering expertise and local knowledge, enables cost efficient solutions to be implemented more quickly. A brewery expansion in Nigeria increasing capacity by 50% took just four months from concept design to the start of construction.
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Simulations inform decision making and reduce risk
Visualise your challenges and solutions with 3D animation, simulation, and financial modelling. Our digital tools, generative AI and simulations streamline production processes, dynamically validate plans and verify expected benefits.

Discover our services

  • Master planning 
  • Conceptual design 
  • Cost engineering 
  • Project management
Our multi-region expertise brings insight and innovation aligned with local regulations and practices. With experience in rapidly implementing successful, disruptive solutions in multiple manufacturing industries, we can put you ahead in your market.

Way of working

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Project definition

Strategic & operational investment, go-to-market, supply chain, sustainability, environmental, licence to operate and project management
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Business case & feasibility

Investment planning, financial modelling, value chain modelling, master planning, risk & opportunity and project management
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Concept development

Master planning, conceptual design, cost engineering and project management
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Engineering

Engineering, Cost engineering & project management: integrated basic and detailed design

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Execute & build

Procurement, cost & schedule monitoring, tender, construction & project management, HSE & contractor supervision, owner's engineering, handover

 

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Operations & maintenance

Asset management, data monitoring and project management
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Why clients work with Haskoning?

At Haskoning, we aim to 'Enhance Society Together' with our clients. By working closely with your team as an extension of your organization, we gain a deep understanding of your specific goals and priorities. This ensures that our solutions are meticulously tailored to your business needs and challenges.

Steven Tsirakos - Business development Multinationals

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Business development Multinationals