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Willy Naessens: customer-centred approach leads to best end result
by Goo Media
Willy Naessens: industrial accommodation in precast concrete Customer-centred approach leads to best end result
From car parks, distribution centres and manure storage facilities to the brand-new head offi ce of The Schippers Group. Willy Naessens’ precast concrete fi nds its way into countless construction projects throughout the Netherlands. “Our unique working method allows us to unburden the customer,” says project manager Edwin van Boxtel.
Industrial construction is the main focus of Willy Naessens. The precast concrete, which is produced in-house in fourteen plants, is the foundation for all projects. “We offer a huge range of options,” explains Van Boxtel. “We can deliver a building in shell-state or as a shell with a wind- and waterproof outer membrane. The third option is turnkey. We are seeing an increase in popularity for this last option.”
From design to finished product Turnkey means that one company takes on the project management and ensures that every element is ready to use on completion. “We are quite unique in that way of working,” Van Boxtel says. “Thanks to our vertical integration, we manage and supervise the entire construction process ourselves.” It already starts with the design of the first construction drawings. Willy Naessens stays in control of the project all the way through to the finishing touches and laying the site paving. “This way, we can unburden the client. We have everything in house and work closely with a number of preferred partners, making us much more efficient and structured.” “From the start, the customer is involved in every aspect of the coordination, planning and execution ,” Van Boxtel goes on. “This is necessary, too, because the shell is prefabricated. By already thinking about this carefully in the preliminary process, we optimise the building and ensure that every detail is aligned with the client’s wishes. We really do carry out the project together with the customer.”
Diverse projects Commissioned by The Schippers Group, Willy Naessens built the new head office, distribution centre and parking deck in Hapert. Measuring a total surface area of 47,523 square metres, this is one of Willy Naessens’ bigger projects to date. “All the diversity in one building made this a very exciting project to carry out,” says Van Boxtel. “Besides halls constructed entirely out of concrete, other halls feature a hybrid construction. In fact, basically every form of construction are found in one industrial building. Another interesting fact worth mentioning is that the origin of our company lies in the agricultural sector. Founder Willy Naessens started out as a chicken farmer and built his first poultry house himself.” Van Boxtel speaks enthusiastically about all kinds of ongoing projects, such as the construction of multi-company buildings in the Randstad region that uses a high-quality concrete concept. “And we’ll soon be starting a major project in the Westland area. We have no shortage of work and are always on the lookout for enthusiastic people. So for those who are interested: check out our website.”
