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Building for SMEs – customized design, rapid construction, low cost

The majority of small and medium-sized enterprises are family-managed businesses which have frequently seen numerous generations of family ownership. Their principal place of business with its administration building or production facility is their heart and soul. It is where the products are conceived, designed and produced that are in demand in a specific target market. Every industry places different requirements on the building, such as efficient production processes, attractive showrooms or monitorable research divisions. To meet them, it is important to develop the right concept and to...

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