PICK Szeged Zrt. Központi telephely feldolgozó üzem bővítés

Pick Szeged New Process Plant

The new process facility of Pick Szeged Zrt. was constructed at the company’s site on Szabadkai Road in Szeged, with the aim of modernising its traditional salami production operations. CEOS Kft. participated as the structural designer, while Lean Tech Kft. acted as the general designer. The project was realised as a brownfield industrial development and resulted in a multifunctional building complex comprising three primary expansion joints – a maturing building, a smoking unit, and an energy plant – with a total usable floor area exceeding 23,000 m².
The entire project was developed using a BIM-based methodology. Architectural, mechanical, and structural models were created and coordinated on a shared digital platform (Tekla Structures, Allplan, and Trimble Connect). Interdisciplinary clashes were identified and resolved already in the design phase, which led to significant time and cost savings during construction.
The building’s structural system is complex, comprising both precast and in-situ reinforced concrete components, along with high-capacity secondary steel structures such as platforms, mechanical equipment supports, stairs, and rooftop walkways. A particular highlight is the high level of detailing applied to the various technological platforms, which form an integral part of the steel structural system. Custom-designed elements – such as the substructures beneath fire-rated raised floors – were modelled using bespoke Tekla components, greatly enhancing modelling efficiency.
In terms of construction support, the visualisation of the 3D models significantly facilitated technical coordination and decision-making for the client. Drawings, schedules, and bills of materials generated directly from the model provided highly accurate input for production planning, which proved essential, especially considering the more than 1,100 tonnes of steel structures incorporated.
The project’s technical merit lies in its exemplary interdisciplinary integration, the highly detailed model-based design, and the optimised approach to fabrication and construction. Key innovations include the coordinated BIM-based integration of complex process technologies and the digital planning of specialised fire protection and acoustic elements.
All in all, this was a highly complex industrial project where BIM-based planning made a huge difference. It allowed the team to better understand the spatial and technical constraints, align disciplines more effectively, and proactively avoid conflicts. Without this digital workflow, the project would have required considerably more time and effort – it simply would have been much harder to execute.