In the planning phase of many industrial construction projects, project owners often face a central conflict:
On the one hand, not all details of the project scope are fully defined; on the other hand, work preparation, procurement processes, and construction execution need to begin early.
Especially in complex projects, this leads to recurring questions such as:
- Can we start early even if not all details are finalized?
- How do we ensure fair competition in procurement?
- What role do deadlines play, and how do we meet them reliably?
- How do we avoid interface issues between trades?
- Can we benefit from the contractor’s expertise at an early stage?
- How do we maintain real cost control — even when changes occur?
- How do we create maximum cost transparency and budget certainty?
Our answer: Mainka Project Partnering (MPP).
With our project partnering approach, we address exactly these challenges. The partnership begins already in the early phase of a project:
- Joint definition of project goals
- Close, transparent cooperation between all contracting parties
- Early integration of our expertise for planning, procurement, and execution
The result is a genuine win win situation for everyone involved — enabling complex industrial construction projects to be delivered safely, efficiently, and successfully.
To firmly establish the Mainka Lean Culture, we follow our own seven pillar concept. Each pillar represents a key focus area on the path toward a strong culture of change supported by motivated employees.
By applying Lean methods, our customers benefit from:
- More efficient processes and shorter throughput times
- Higher quality through continuous improvement
- Increased transparency in projects
- Engaged, motivated teams
- Sustainable optimisation without wasting resources
Lean Culture in Practice
➔ On site analysis: We analyse internal workflows and improve them systematically — based on actual needs, using everything from sticky note methods to classic value stream mapping.
➔ Identifying problems, developing solutions: Together with the team, we uncover weaknesses and design an efficient, waste free target process.
➔ Tailored implementation on the construction site: Our Lean methods are adapted to the specific requirements of each project. This allows us to apply our Lean toolkit flexibly and with clear focus.
More efficiency, less waste, smoother processes.
Mainka App – Digital Support for Construction Projects
To continuously optimise our processes, we rely on our specially developed Mainka App. It brings together all essential tools for efficient and safe project execution:
- CIP cards: Reporting and handling within the continuous improvement process
- Forms & checklists: Including digital submission and automated archiving
- Hazardous substance register: Always available on mobile devices
- Time tracking: Directly on our construction sites via smartphone or tablet
- Defect management: Plan based, fast and transparently documented
- Project participant list: Automatically generated without additional effort
Benefit for our customers:
Digital processes save time, reduce potential errors, and increase transparency across every construction project.
Efficient, Digital and Connected
Deep Integration for Maximum Efficiency
Our Mainka App is fully integrated into existing systems such as ERP and workflows. This avoids duplicate data entry and provides real time construction site data to all project stakeholders. The result: greater transparency and accelerated processes.
Advantages for our customers
Thanks to the high level of digitalisation in our processes, we work particularly efficiently and reliably. This allows us to actively contribute to smooth project delivery — from planning to execution.
Added Value for Our Employees
The Mainka App is available for download in the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. After activation, employees can also use their private smartphones or tablets. Practical features include:
- Push notifications for the next assignment location
- Up to date telephone and contact lists
- Leave requests and approvals directly within the app
- Company news and employee magazine
- Internal job postings
These features make everyday work easier and offer real added value for our employees.
Building Information Modeling (BIM) is the foundation of our modern, digital construction process. As a construction company and general contractor, we combine planning, execution, and building operation in a central, intelligent 3D model.
This allows us to fully visualize every building before construction begins and optimize planning, for example through continuous collision checking. This creates a reliable basis for all project participants and enables construction times, site facilities, and costs to be planned and optimized at an early stage.
For us, BIM is not an additional tool, but an integral part of our daily work. This not only makes projects plannable, but also brings them to life even before the first sod is turned.
BIM helps us to implement complex construction projects efficiently, on schedule, and to the highest quality standards. For our customers, this means maximum transparency, fewer interface risks, and a finished building that exactly meets their expectations.
With BIM, we create the basis for partnership-based collaboration—and for construction projects that impress. We work closely with our strategic partner BIM GLW. This gives us the optimal combination of internal and external expertise to get the most out of your construction project.
The Foundation of Digital Construction
Our surveying department handles construction layout, control measurements, and the creation of site plans, billing plans, and 3D models. Using state of the art equipment such as total stations, GNSS, drone surveying, and photogrammetry, we ensure precise as planned vs. as built comparisons.
With innovative software and cloud solutions, you have access to your surveying data and 3D models at any time. Our surveying data flows directly into the BIM process — the foundation for successful industrial construction projects.
Your advantage: precision, efficiency, and digital reliability from the very beginning.
Taking Responsibility. Shaping the Future.
As a family owned construction company, we take responsibility for the environment, society, and value driven corporate governance. For us, sustainability is not a trend - it is an integral part of our corporate culture.
Our Key Focus Areas
• Occupational Safety: “We build safely — or not at all.” We have lived by this principle for decades and have been honoured with the German Occupational Safety Award, among others.
• Environment & Climate: CO₂ accounting in accordance with the GHG Protocol, ISO 14001 environmental management, ISO 50001 energy management, Use of renewable energy and energy efficient systems.
• Social Responsibility: Safety Culture Ladder Level 5, SCC P certification, ISO 45001 occupational safety management, Certified family friendly employer, Top training company.
• Governance: Compliance management, Code of conduct for business partners, 100% family owned company.
Our Certifications: ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001, SCC P, Safety Culture Ladder Level 5, EcoVadis Silver Medal, Certified by EMB Wertemanagement Bau e.V.