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Geplaatst op: 7 November 2022

PREPARATIONS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A LARGE DISTRIBUTION CENTER FOR JYSK IN LELYSTAD GO BACK SEVERAL YEARS. WHERE PELECON AMERSFOORT, AS PART OF THE INTERNATIONAL DESIGN TEAM, HAS BEEN THINKING ALONG FROM THE BEGINNING ABOUT THE CONSTRUCTION ISSUE OF THE HIGH-RISE WAREHOUSE WHICH WILL SOON MEET ALL MODERN (SUSTAINABILITY) REQUIREMENTS.

Several thousand piles are currently being driven. These not only form the basis for the modern storage area for pallets of Jysk products. But they also form the basis for Jysk’s new supply system in the Netherlands, which contributes to the Danish company’s sustainability ambition. After all, trucks must drive significantly fewer kilometers to deliver all products to all Dutch branches.

FINE CUSTOMER, FINE TEAM
We often tell them that we find the cooperation with Jysk and all partners pleasant. Jysk is also a client who expects this from all cooperating parties; they believe that only then can you achieve the best result. We are therefore already proud of the result as far as we can and hand over the baton to contractor Vrolijk. It is up to them to convert our construction drawings and recommendations into one of the most modern distribution centers in the Netherlands.

Geplaatst op: 29 September 2022

ON THE FOKKER LOGISTICS PARK, DC “3D” WILL BE REALIZED RIGHT NEXT TO THE RUNWAYS OF SCHIPHOL (VIEW OF THE EAST RUNWAY AND THE AALSMEER RUNWAY). THE DC WILL BE BUILT NEXT TO THE CURRENT WAREHOUSE WHERE WE HAVE USED THE EXISTING ADJACENT FOUNDATION. THE ENTIRE FACILITY WILL HAVE A SURFACE AREA OF APPROX. 10,300 M², WHICH WILL BE USED FOR AIRFREIGHT SERVICES FROM THE BENELUX.

The building, designed by Bronsvoort Blaak Architecten BNA, meets all modern building standards and will of course be equipped with solar panels to meet the sustainability ambition. The office will have a double facade construction and a concrete floor above the living areas. This is all in view of the noise levels involved in a building right next to a runway. For the proper handling of air cargo, Jumbo and ULD docks have been applied in addition to ‘standard’ docks.

One of the unique features of this project is the short time frame in which the steel structure was worked out in 3D. Steel prices were under pressure at the time of design, so the contractor Van der Heijden Bouw en Ontwikkeling had to switch quickly.

Geplaatst op: 3 September 2022

On September 2, 3 and 4, the annual World Port Days will take place. For us this is a moment to look back on the projects we have done in the Dutch ports. There are quite a few of them.

For example, we made the calculations and drawings for a boat shed on the Neveritaweg in Amsterdam. This shed was recently renovated and Pelecon was again involved in adapting its construction.

We were also involved as structural engineers in the development of a residential tower in the harbor of Zwolle. And now we are also working on a new project in the Dutch harbor. How could it be otherwise with a country like the Netherlands, with so much water and so many buildings along the quay!

Geplaatst op: 31 August 2022

A commercial building with offices always requires extra attention. If the client is also a builder, the utmost is asked of the creativity of the consultant. The double cantilever at the office came from the architect’s mind and was eventually solved in a cost-effective way with a small extra addition.

We look back on a pleasant cooperation between architect, Pelecon and client.

Geplaatst op: 21 July 2022

It was 8 years ago this week that plane MH17 crashed, killing all 298 people on board. It is still an immeasurable loss for thousands of surviving relatives. The Stichting Nationaal Monument MH17 wanted to give a place to these feelings – an ambition that has been realised thanks to the efforts of many. Pelecon had the honour of making the structural calculation of the memorial.

The MH17 National Monument is a special landscape object that aims to keep the memory of the 298 victims alive. In the park-like oasis, 298 trees have been planted in a green ribbon in memory of the victims; one for each victim. A place that binds together and serves as an oasis of reflection, comfort and hope. Surrounded by a wreath of sunflowers, with an intimate amphitheatre and an impressive memorial.

Would you like to know more about the monument or visit it? On the website of the Monument you will find more information.

A team day with a golden touch

Geplaatst op: 29 June 2022

That a team day is important was something we experienced last week! With all our colleagues from Gouda and Amersfoort, we put our talents on edge. Our focus was on all individual talents. What are everyone’s strengths, weaknesses, where can we strengthen each other, where do our individual colleagues need to grow to become an even stronger team? Which role fits like a glove and how do these roles relate to each other? And not unimportantly: what is the goal of Pelecon?

It was nice to see how all colleagues criticised themselves and each other in a polite way, so that at the end of the day we had valuable input for the future. So that we can grow as a team and become even better at our work than we already are! We look back on an inspiring day and look forward to a successful future!

Model terminal building Rotterdam The Hague Airport

Geplaatst op: 27 June 2022

PELECON HAS BEEN LOYAL TO ROTTERDAM THE HAGUE AIRPORT FOR AROUND 25 YEARS. WE ARE INVOLVED IN VARIOUS CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS AS A STRUCTURAL ENGINEER, FROM SMALL ALTERATIONS SUCH AS THE TERMINAL AND HANGAR BUILDINGS TO MAJOR ALTERATIONS SUCH AS THE NEW DEPARTURE HALL. RECENTLY WE WERE ALSO ALLOWED TO MODEL THE ENTIRE STRUCTURAL PART OF THE EXISTING TERMINAL BUILDING FOR SCHIPHOL, OWNER OF ROTTERDAM THE HAGUE AIRPORT. WE BUILT THIS IN COLLABORATION WITH ROYAL HASKONING DHV, WHICH MODELLED THE STRUCTURAL AND INSTALLATION ENGINEERING PART OF THE JOB.

The existing terminal building was built in the 1960s. In the period up to now, major and minor renovations have been carried out within and next to the terminal building, many of which we have worked out in 2D (autocad) or on sketch over the past 25 years. Our modellers used all this data as a basis for building the new, constructive model. A point cloud was also created, with which we could visually check the constructive model to determine whether the construction model fits! The model is built according to BIM basis ILS 2.0 with LOD300 as the elaboration level.

The building model was recently presented and delivered to the client. The building models made (constructive, architectural and installations) serve as a basis for future designs for internal and external renovations and to support the technical service Rotterdam The Hague Airport.

Artist impression: Moen en Van Oosten Architecten

Renewal construction of cultural center Noordam in Amstelveen

Geplaatst op: 23 June 2022

The process of renovating the Noordam cultural center in Amstelveen started with sky-high ambitions; columns had to go, the skylight became a diamond-shaped museum construction and the stage tower had to be of the Carré caliber. Obviously a challenge for us as engineers, but during the consultation with the client (the municipality of Amstelveen) it soon became clear that we had to be more careful with the available budget. And that usually means choosing. Fortunately, the architect was also convinced, so that we could focus all our attention on the new building. With reference to the old school that once stood on that site, two pointed roofs emerged from the design, with a facade that would open further and further. Large spans and little space for construction.

We have indicated the options with a number of sketches. And the solution always is: if it becomes constructively difficult; then turn the span direction. In this way we were able to absorb a lot with a few heavy constructions, including stability. And the facade could be constructed very finely against the existing theater with very slender steel portals. A lot still had to be done for the new sustainable technology (heat pumps, etc.), but no visitor will see that construction in the design. That is indeed the invisible force.

Construction calculation for mos sedum roofs

Geplaatst op: 20 May 2022

Every now and then we make advice for an unusual project. For example, we recently made a construction calculation for the roof floors of 44 life-resistant homes in Zwijndrecht. Moss sedum is applied to this and testing of this addition of load with a control calculation is necessary. This means that we calculated the existing concrete roof floors, whereby we tested whether the existing reinforcement is sufficient. We also tested the foundation of the houses for this greater load.

We approved both the foundation and the roofs!

Column André Verschoor about time, cost savings and sustainability

Geplaatst op: 20 May 2022

Our colleague André Verschoor recently wrote a column for the professional magazine Bouwen met Staal. This is about the acceleration of the execution of construction projects. The costs to be saved during the design process. Both put a lot of pressure on a sustainable design. So that’s where the big profit lies; extra attention to the design, calculations, coordination and the intended detailing. Could we also rate engineering services with stars?

Curious? Read the full column.