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De Meeuw België/Belgique

sa De Meeuw nvKoning Leopoldlaan 82830 WILLEBROEKT +32 (0)3 886 71 50F +32 (0)3 886 46 69

De Meeuw Nederland

Industrieweg 8Postbus 185688 ZG OirschotT +31 (0)499 57 20 24F +31 (0)499 57 46 05

De Meeuw / La Mouette France

8, av. Maréchal de Lattre de TassignyF - 59800 LilleT +33 (0) 3 20 54 64 40

De Meeuw Schweiz

De Meeuw AGWiesenstrasse 1CH - 9463 OberrietT +41 (0) 71 763 70 20

De Meeuw Danmark

De Meeuw A/SIndustrivej 3BDK – 4632 BjaeverskovT +45 (0)70 15 70 25

demeeuw@demeeuw.comwww.demeeuw.com

Accommodation is a strategic business element that im-

pacts your returns, continuity and profits. Much more than

just a roof over your head, it is becoming an increasingly

significant production factor.

That’s certainly a different way of thinking about accommo-

dation, but it’s a logical way. Business today means constant

evolution – being able to react flexibly to permanently chang-

ing circumstances and new insights. You can’t allow accom-

modation to be a hurdle: it has to be able to adapt to new

demands as and when they arise. That’s why the pragmatic

value of accommodation now has more significance than its

purchase value.

De Meeuw’s permanently suitable accommodation® is a to-

tal solution guaranteeing you suitable accommodation not

only today, but also tomorrow and in ten years’ time. Perma-

nently suitable accommodation® breaks with traditional

ideas in building, offering flexibility and freedom in line with

up-to-date, corporate social responsibility (CSR).

The economic lifespan of your accommodation

will be maximised if it is spatially and functionally

adaptable. And that’s exactly what De Meeuw

has to offer – quickly, securely and with suitable

service provision throughout the whole period of

use: a valuable building does not have to be an

expensive building.

permanentlysuitableaccommodation®

Purchase Value vsPragmatic Value

De Meeuw is present across western Europe with a taskforce

of 400 employees spread across branches in The Nether-

lands, Belgium, France, Switzerland, Denmark, Romania and

Austria. De Meeuw has been a developer and innovator in

industrial building for 80 years. The results are exceptional

expertise, a comprehensive choice of systems and building

methods and a solid package of up-to-date services. This

makes De Meeuw a strategic partner who takes your eco-

nomic, social and environmental responsibilities seriously.

De Meeuw delivers added value along the whole line: from

finding a site, designing your accommodation and obtaining

building permission through to construction, project manage-

ment, exploitation and maintenance.

In this way De Meeuw not only provides qualitative accom-

modation, but also effectively enhances your mobility, your

productivity and your image.

De Meeuw supports sustainable responsible business by im-

plementing environmentally justified construction processes.

Furthermore our accommodation solutions receive optimal

lifespans thanks to their spatial and functional adaptability.

exceptionalexpertise

It is important that De Meeuw supports your

organisation’s efforts at sustainability. Besides spatial

and functional adaptability our construction methods

have exceptionally low rates of failure and involve very

little transport. Vacancy levels, waste production levels

and CO2 and fine-particle emissions are among the

lowest in the building industry.

Sustainable Responsible Business (SRB)

at homein everysector

De Meeuw always provides a

permanently suitable solution whatever

the accommodation issue is. From

stackable modules to high-end

buildings: De Meeuw can handle

almost any application in the most

diverse sectors.

Big or SmallLong-Term or Short-Term

Accommodation issues often arise in situations of

change. De Meeuw ensures that your buildings always

remain functional, thus retaining their user value. We

have proved ourselves in the past and we continue to

do so, notably in the office, education and health care

sectors.

Do you have a pretty clear idea of where your organisation’s

productivity is heading? Does your work environment need to

adapt to changing circumstances? Does managing the

lifespan costs of your accommodation seem like the best

cost-control instrument?

The main reason why supply and demand are so out of bal-

ance on the traditional office market is that it doesn’t address

questions like these. Tenants are becoming increasingly criti-

cal and offices’ economic lifespans are getting shorter, result-

ing in high levels of vacancy combined with undercapacity.

Offices

a valuable building does not have to be an expensive building

De Meeuw has been anticipating these developments for

years, with the combination of building methods and services

according to the basic principle of “permanently suitable ac-

commodation”.

With spatial and functional adaptability your building is guar-

anteed a maximum lifespan. Our building methods allow for

updating and upgrading, the modification of functions or ca-

pacity, and even complete redesign.

Building quickly, securely and cost-effectively with suitable

service provision throughout the period of use: a valuable

building does not have to be an expensive building.

health care: where every square metre livesup to yourstandard

As a health care business, you have increasing financial re-

sponsibilities and are required to develop strategic accom-

modation policies. Being able to provide an increasingly

wider range of health care services, demands the availibility

of a professional range of building solutions..

The health care sector is changing rapidly as a result of tech-

nological and social developments. Adapting your facilities to

your special requirements is a key condition for securing ef-

ficient accommodation with the lowest possible overheads.

De Meeuw makes sure that every square metre of your ac-

commodation is living up to your standards for the whole pe-

riod of use!

Both short-term and long-term accommodation can be devel-

oped in a sustainable way. Building materials, components

and construction methods are all chosen with the aim of en-

suring functional flexibility and possibility of reuse.

De Meeuw’s wide experience with projects in the health care

sector enables us able to deliver smart solutions tailored to

your needs: adaptable spaces guaranteeing the best possi-

ble economic lifespan for your accommodation. Quickly, se-

curely and with suitable service provision: De Meeuw offers

you permanently suitable accommodation® in every sense.

Health Care

health care: where every square metre lives

education:you’re shapingthe future

You can’t always tell in advance how long you’ll need your

teaching accommodation. Education is changing, and the

demands put on accommodation in the sector are constantly

developing. How is your institution dealing with changes such

as increasing communication, fluctuating inflow, possible

mergers, private sector collaboration and educational re-

forms, to name but a few?

The best guarantee for high returns is to combine a stimulat-

ing learning environment with spatial adaptability.

Both short-term and long-term accommodation can be devel-

oped in a sustainable way. Building materials, components

and construction methods are all chosen with the aim of en-

suring functional flexibility and the possibility of adjusting the

space to fluctuating capacity requirements.

De Meeuw offers smart and adaptable (multifunctional) ac-

commodation specifically tailored to education, thereby guar-

anteeing the best possible economic lifespan for your ac-

commodation. Quickly, securely and with suitable service

provision: De Meeuw offers you permanently suitable accom-

modation® in every sense.

Education

You need themjust for a while

They’re quick to deliver, easy to install and meet all the legal

requirements. If you require short-term accommodation, our

state-of-the-art units are well-made and user-friendly. Even

complex projects can easily be carried out using standard

modules, thanks to our comprehensive customisation pro-

gram. Our modules are equipped for all available options,

thereby saving construction time and ensuring competitive

prices.

De Meeuw’s rental fleet is young and high-quality, like all our

products and services. Building materials, components and

construction methods are all chosen with the aim of ensuring

functional flexibility and possibility of reuse, low CO2 and fine-

particle emissions, and an optimal lifespan. So if you need

them just for a while: De Meeuw’s standard units are quickly

installed and, if you want, quickly removed again.

Standard units

They are neverjust buildings

A diverse society obviously also has a great diversity of ac-

commodation issues. More than 80 years’-worth of construc-

tion projects has given De Meeuw great expertise based in

experience and excellent references. These range from rela-

tively small-scale projects such as guard houses to very

large, complex projects such as hospitals, offices, correc-

tional institutions and shopping centres with surface areas of

up to 45,000 m2.

Both short-term and long-term accommodation can be devel-

oped in a sustainable way. Building materials, components

and construction methods are all chosen with the aim of en-

suring optimal functional flexibility and diversity. De Meeuw

offers solutions tailored to your needs in order to guarantee

your accommodation an optimal economic lifespan – quickly,

securely and with suitable service provision throughout the

period of use. They’re never just buildings, but permanently

suitable accommodation®.

Special projects

Requirements & Feasibility Assessment:

• Formulate your requirements.

• Examine your financial ambitions.

• Decide on your location.

• Consult our sector expert regarding your accommodation

needs and plans.

• Determine your budget, taking into account design,

construction, exploitation and maintenance costs.

• A budget frame or indicative quote is given by De Meeuw.

Quickly and Securely:

• Manufacturing preparations are made (may be done

before reception of building permission).

• The construction site is prepared: access roads,

plumbing, electricity and gas pipes are installed.

• Most of the operations are carried out in the manufacturing

facilities, reducing on-site construction time by approx. 60%

and enabling work to continue in bad weather.

• Primary responsibility for the day-to-day running of the

construction site is taken by De Meeuw.

A Clear Picture:

• Your requirements are translated into proposed

floor-plans, materials and colours.

• A detailed quote, stating assumptions, is given by De Meeuw.

All Set for Relocation:

• Plan your removal in good time thanks to a

secure construction process.

• Check the results with your personal project manager

and your architect or other advisors.

• Agreed terms of maintenance and guarantees are reviewed.

• Keys are handed over.

Construction Planning:

• The construction plan is elaborated, mostly by De Meeuw’s

own specialists and suppliers.

• Any changes are effected in mutual agreement.

• The final construction plan is presented.

• A final quote is given, a technical description is made

and the contract is signed.

Use, Maintenance & Changes:

• Running costs (for management, energy and water, cleaning,

maintenance and transformations) are kept under control.

• De Meeuw offers:

- Maintenance & management services, giving you

an advance overview of all expenses.

- Services devoted to continually extending the economic

lifespan of your accommodation and enabling you to

respond immediately to changing spatial and functional

needs or modified regulations – or even to move to another

location. In short: De Meeuw offers you accommodation that

adjusts to your organisation.

New Requirements & New Plans:

• If your existing accommodation or its location can no longer

accommodate the changes you want to make, De Meeuw

can make sure your buildings, components and materials are

reused.

1. Orientation

4. Manufacturing & Construction

2. Provisional design

5. Results

3. Final design 6. Exploitation

7. Redevelopment

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

First and foremost is your need for space, comfort, security

and – last but not least – return on investment. In order to

avoid losses, your accommodation management should be

able to adapt quickly to any organisational changes.

Your particular organisation will have its own additional

needs, but every process of creating accommodation follows

a general pattern.

Our step-by-step program guarantees you a secure path

through this complex process and ensures that construction

is carried out smoothly.

Made-to-measureconstructionsystems

MAX21 systemThe MAX21 system is what is called a hybrid construction

method. It is based on a steel framework developed by De

Meeuw. The framework has concrete flooring and forms a

continuous system with the internal walls.

Kombi 21The Kombi 21 system is a linkable and stackable construction

method using independent self-supporting construction compo-

nents up to a height of three building layers. It uses standard floor

heating and allows for a wide variety of shapes and designs.

FlexicomThe Flexicom system has been successfully implemented in a

wide variety of situations. It consists of linkable units, which can

be combined to create large spaces. The Flexicom system pro-

vides simple but complete accommodation solutions for surface

areas ranging from 15 m2 to 15,000 m2.

step-by-stepaccommodation

management

Made-to-measureconstruction

The MAX21 system is what is called a hybrid construction

is carried out smoothly.

the financialpicture

De Meeuw’s systematic and efficient methods produce im-

mediate financial and user benefits. Cost of failure and waste

production levels are very low, construction is light and com-

pact, and transportation is reduced to a minimum.

These are some of the reasons why De Meeuw provides ac-

commodation solutions more quickly and securely than tradi-

tional builders. Furthermore, the adaptability of your accom-

modation is an important factor for achieving optimal returns

on your investments – especially compared with unadjusta-

ble traditional buildings, whose future value it is impossible to

forecast.

De Meeuw has worked out various financing formulas for

both our short- and our long-term solutions. Your financing

should be as “permanently suitable” as your accommodation:

so besides our excellent formulas for buying, renting or leas-

ing, we are also happy to provide fully customised financing

plans.