Geplaatst op: 11 June 2020
As a strategic partner of construction company Heembouw, Pelecon calculated and drew the construction for the new building of Hordijk Verpakkingen. This concerns a new industrial hall, directly opposite the existing location on the Daalderweg in Zaandam. The hall built in steel has a surface of 22,500 m2, the office area comprises 1,300 m2.
“For this project, we calculated and drawn the entire construction, both the foundation and the superstructure of steel,” says Piet Peters, Consultant at Pelecon. “Based on this, the steel suppliers and the supplier of the hollow core slabs made their own working drawings and laying plans. We have fully worked out the pile plan and the foundation. What is special about the project is the office with the large roof. In consultation with the architect, we designed the construction for this with its very own character. ”
Piet continues: “large black braces have been installed to realize this overhang. “Another striking aspect is the constructive distinction made in the production hall, between the production part and the distribution part. The columns in the production area are twice as far apart as those in the distribution area. ”
“This is how we build as economically and therefore as sustainably as possible, which is of course desirable as a sustainable building like this.”
Geplaatst op: 9 June 2020
Because the old departure hall of Rotterdam The Hague Airport from 1970 was outdated and became too small, a new terminal was needed. A terminal with a much larger capacity, but which must fit well with the character and appearance of the airport. Not a megalomaniacal anonymous building, but a pleasant building with lots of natural light, intended to make passengers feel comfortable. A sustainable building too, including a moss sedum roof.
Pelecon inspired this ambition! We were therefore happy to participate in the planning and implementation of this project. In a team of architects, contractors and suppliers of all materials, we advised on the more than 100 tons of steel, the laminated roof beams and approximately 4,000 steel bolts that have been incorporated into the steel construction of the new departure hall of Rotterdam The Hague Airport.
In addition, in the existing building of Rotterdam The Hague Airport, what has been preserved, many structural changes have been made and improvements have been made. Pelecon received the ‘constructive puzzle’ of the existing building, where a number of details were established:
1: the existing mezzanine, which includes Grand Café De Horizon, is located at 3.10m + level,
2: the underlying ground floor needs an internal height of at least 2.60m +,
3: the existing storey floors are constructed from a thin concrete floor resting on steel beams.
We had to get a lot of new piping for the E, W & sprinkler installation through these existing steel beams for which more than 200 openings had to be created. The puzzle has been laid, partly due to the frequent coordination between the installer Engie, contractor Volker Wessels Bouw Schiphol and Pelecon.
We are proud of the immense issue we have answered for the Rotterdam The Hague Airport project in which we have made a big difference in our field. The departure hall will be put into use at the end of this year.
Recently a nice article for this project was published in the magazine “Industry Construction” of May 2020. Click here to download the magazine.
Geplaatst op: 9 June 2020
Pelecon does not stand still! From the first plans for the houses until now, during construction, we advise on behalf of De Vries en Verburg Ontwikkeling about the constructional constructions of 9 spacious court houses in Montfoort. These are detached, semi-detached houses and semi-detached houses situated around a closed court, designed by Quadrant Architects. All homes are gas-free and energy-efficient and meet all requirements for modern homes in 2020.
Geplaatst op: 3 June 2020
Pelecon has been doing construction work for Rotterdam The Hague Airport for 20 years. In addition to the departure hall, Pelecon is also involved in the construction of the fire station. “We have done our utmost, with respect for the design of Moen & van Oosten Architecten and drawing on our broad experience, to achieve the best and most beautiful structural design for the fire station,” says Piet Peters of Pelecon.
SEPARATE FIRE COMPARTMENTS
“The building consists of 2 parts; the depot and the part with different living areas. The construction consists of a steel frame, steel roof and wall cladding, concrete floors on the first floor and a poured foundation on the ground floor. ” In total, 120 tons of steel were processed in the building. “To prevent fire spread, separate fire compartments have been created. We have also contributed to the detailing of the steel construction, so that it will cause as few problems as possible in terms of sound. We have also incorporated various environmentally friendly and energy-saving measures into the design. ”
TESTING ROLE
“We also have a controlling role in this project. In this way we test whether the materials supplied by suppliers meet all requirements. In addition, we check on site at the construction site whether important parts are actually built in accordance with the working drawings supplied by us. We don’t leave anything to chance. ”
Recently a nice article for this project was published in the magazine “Industry Construction” of May 2020. Click here to download the magazine.
On Wednesday 6 November, we welcomed more than 120 customers, relations and business partners at the knowledge, inspiration and anniversary event of Peters & van Leeuwen. The afternoon was filled with guest speakers, challenging subjects and the unveiling of the new identity of Peters & van Leeuwen. After all, the future is at the front door.
Piet Peters & Mack Stolwijk kicked off and look back at the past together. Building a new organization, the stabilization phase, but also the crisis and the necessary scars were discussed. Piet: “Over the past 5 years, we have experienced considerable growth, both in projects and in personnel. After more than 45 working years, it is time for me to take a step back and give space to the new generation. Mack Stolwijk will join the board of Peters & van Leeuwen next year.” Mack is very honored and has a lot of energy and sense, together with the team of talented people to continue building the future of the company.
New name
The new identity of the organization is announced jointly and under loud drum roll: Pelecon Structural Engineers. Mack explains: “The name Pelecon is a nod to the past and with a short and powerful sound, also a name that fits in with the present day. The English sub, Structural Engineers, shows the company’s international ambitions.
Change or die
Guest speaker Mariska Molenschot gives a mini lecture about building the future with employees of the future. Mariska is a much sought-after speaker and trainer on the theme of behavioral change. With her keynote she spoke about the theme of “bringing in and retaining talents”.
How do you as an organization ensure that this generation is bound? Thus Molenschot; “recognize ambitions and motivations and give your employees a voice. Ask questions in every conversation you have to find out what really moves the other person. In short, change or die.”
Building the future
Henk van Vliet, talks about the problems in the construction sector with regard to CO2 emissions. Heembouw offices and Skellet give their view, insights and experience on building into the future through the use of circular concrete and light-steel constructions. Both instruments ensure less CO2 emissions and sustainable tax.
The chairman of the day invites all guest speakers to the stage for the final talk show. There is heated discussion with each other and the public about Triple P, the generation gap, circular thinking and doing, and that behavioral change is a theme for all generations. “Change or die”; said Mariska. “Don’t see the crocodile as a threat or an urgency to change, but see it as a sense of excitement.”
After the official part, the closing followed and there was room to chat with each other while enjoying a walking dinner.
Expiration
The sounds were positive everywhere and we proudly look back on a successful event. On behalf of the entire Peters & van Leeuwen team, we would like to thank everyone for their presence. Our special thanks go to our guest speakers and their contribution to this successful afternoon and evening.
