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IMTECHGRATION Magazine of iMtech, january 2010

g r e e n d ata centreS are the future

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S u S ta i n a b l e e n e r g y i n S pa i n

the buzz word asset Management

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G r e en , green er , green es t… future of the world, a new wave of energy

stadium for the 2012 Olympic Games,

awareness arose. And even then, Imtech was

‘The GROUNDS’ (an energy-innovation-breeding

a forerunner. As it is now. Building on this

ground at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport) and our

he demand for measures to keep our

rich history, Imtech has dedicated itself to the

own, fully energy-neutral, cradle-to-cradle office

planet liveable is growing continuously.

development of innovative technologies for

in Eindhoven (The Netherlands). We could go

Energy savings, climate protection and CO2

energy savings, and CO2 reduction. A few

on... Imtech provides a substantial contribution

reduction: the understanding that all of this is

examples are ‘green’ buildings, ‘green’ data

to the ‘greening up’ of society. And we were

pure necessity grows by the day. For Imtech,

centres, ‘green’ stadiums and ‘green’ ships.

already doing that 150 years ago. And we’re

however, this is not a new insight. Shortly after

Examples of recent Imtech projects are the

going to continue doing that. Green, greener,

1900, the forefathers made some important

‘green revitalisation’ of the biggest green

greenest: yesterday, today and tomorrow.

inventions, such as co-generation, combining

building in Europe: the two towers of the

Technology that improves society!

water, heat and power, decentralised energy

Deutsche Bank in Frankfurt, each 150 metres

generation, etc. Energy and sustainability

high, the ‘green’ renovation of the Fortis BNP

were hot topics even then. When European

Paribas head office in Brussels, the ‘green’ head

scientists in the Club of Rome at the end of

office of the Dutch Army, the production of

René van der Bruggen

the 1960s expressed their concern about the

biogas and biomethanol in Spain, the ‘green’

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Two international CSR teams head for South Africa

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nother two CSR teams left for South Africa early October 2009,

to reduce energy consumption, and develop an efficient low-cost energy

following last year’s corporate citizenship project in which two Imtech

monitoring system accessible through the Internet. The objective is to roll

teams helped to set up a biodiesel plant in Johannesburg. The crews

out this model on a large scale in South Africa in due course. The two

have an international flavour this time, because they include Imtech staff

projects form part of Imtech’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) policy.

from Germany and South Africa. The teams will contribute to two unique

Imtech is currently examining the possibility of converting the soon to be

projects. One team is going to help The Ubuntu Company, a factory that

realised energy savings and CO2 reductions into carbon credits.

makes trendy designer flip-flops for sale in the Netherlands. 75 previously unemployed workers will make the Ubuntu ‘plakkies’ (Afrikaans for

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flip-flops) from discarded car tyres in a factory in Durban. The Imtech team

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will identify how the company can manufacture in a smarter way. A machine will also be designed to cut away the outer layer of the tyres so as to give each flip-flop a unique footprint.

The second team will help to resolve Pretoria’s energy problem.

Energy is becoming more and more expensive in the city - as it used to be highly subsidized -, while demand for it is increasing. In co-operation with the NOVA foundation, Imtech will provide a transparent picture of energy consumption, help raise awareness and transfer knowledge of how

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Virtual conferencing Maintenance for Belgian beers Successful relaunch with SaaS

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On the road to safety

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With the Palais des Congrès, Brussels is back on the map for conferences The pharmaceutical industry invests in technology

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Double-deck tunnel is a first

G R e e N b u I l d I N G s: A d d I N G VA l u e to R e A l es tAt e

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Dutch army gets sustainable HQ Fortis head office to become ‘green monument’ Staying innovative

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Safer tunnel Weight in motion Let there be light

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Sustainable energy in Spain Darwin would be happy with Imtech

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‘Green’ total solutions for data centres

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orget the concepts of gigabytes and terabytes for a

But not just that: thanks to the use of special technology, the storage and

moment. These days, we talk about petabytes when

management of data is also performed very efficiently and with excellent

discussing data storage capacities. That’s a 1 follow

energy efficiency. The result: so-called ‘green’ data centres.

by fifteen zeroes. This illustrates the growing demand for digital storage capacity in the corporate market.

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By providing both the housing as well as the hosting of

Van de Kreeke is responsible for devising a joint strategy for all of the

a data centre, Imtech offers an integral solution. A solution that has

Imtech divisions involved. ‘My role is to create a single business plan for

the added advantage that it alleviates the stress on the environment.

the creation and management of energy-efficient data centres, an integral solution. This business plan is intended all of the countries in which Imtech

‘As far as I know, so far, Imtech is the only player in the market to offer

is active,’ explains Van de Kreeke. For example, another solid order was

such a total solution,’ says Cees van de Kreeke, Business Development

recently acquired in Germany from a financial institution.

Director. ‘There are no other parties yet, that can provide both the housing

According to Van de Kreeke, Imtech’s data centre solutions come just at the

(electrical and mechanical solutions) and the hosting (network, data, and

right time. ‘Our society is digitalising. Think about it; more and more people

storage management) of a data centre. And if it is being offered, some

save all their personal documents, photos and films digitally. Companies are

of the activities are being contracted out to a subcontractor. Imtech does

no different. Archives, dossiers and administration: these days everything is

everything on it's own account. We’re unique in this,’ he argues.

stored in a storage unit. Moreover, businesses also want to have a back-up of everything, so the demand for data storage and data management is growing enormously, and consequently, the demand for data centres is increasing as well. The floor area for data storage increases by 10% or more each year. We need to take up the opportunity and develop this as a team.’ h u G e s AV I N G s

The fact that, in this day and age, these data centres need to be energyefficient and environment-friendly goes without saying. The storage and management of great amounts of data also costs extra energy, after all.

‘In managing energy use, there is still a lot to gain,’ says Peter Pijnacker from BrightHouse, the ICT consultancy and project management company that has operated under the Imtech ICT umbrella since 2004. Pijnacker is closely involved in the development of green data centres.

‘By working more intelligently with energy, and by using special technologies, we can achieve huge savings on the total energy use of a data centre.’ According to Pijnacker, the savings can reach 20 or 30%.

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'The floor area for data storage increases by 10% or more each year' CeeS Van De KreeKe

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In order to be able to guarantee the continuity and safety of their operating processes, financial institutions are investing increasingly in their data centres. expanding data capacity and upgrading security have meanwhile become services that are much in demand in the financial sector, as have the implementation of ‘green’ technical solutions such as the provision of decentralised power, energy management and innovative cooling. Imtech is increasingly being called in to provide these services. Imtech (Imtech Nederland) recently received orders from financial institutions for ‘green’ and high-tech data centres in the Netherlands for an amount of almost 25 million euro.

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Imtech’s Fritz & macziol (Imtech Ict) is a key player on the German and swiss Ict markets. the company provides every possible hardware and software service in the field of Ict, from planning and sizing to middleware, data management, storage infrastructure and virtualisation. Fritz & macziol is also in charge of Imtech’s data centres strategy group, a group that takes inventory of which divisions within Imtech possess know-how and develop activities in the field of data centres. ‘this way, we get a good overview of our capacities, so that we can offer ‘green’ and safe total solutions internationally in the most efficient manner,’ says Gernot hafner from Fritz & macziol.

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british telecom, one of the largest telecom companies in the world, has selected the services of Imtech (Imtech Nederland). the british company is having Imtech build its new data centre. the capacity of the existing data centre will also be doubled. the 10-year contract also includes the complete operational outsourcing of both data centres and through (guaranteed) efficient energy use, more than satisfies the future requirements in this area.

Gert boer, manager of the data centre unit at Imtech, explains. ‘Imtech has already performed the maintenance of this client’s data centres for a number of years, which has made them familiar with our service provision. that definitely gave us a head start.’

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‘In managing energy use, there is still a lot of progress to be made’

generation to one or just a few places, you don’t have to cool the entire data centre.

This is also a way to win efficiency. Or you build the data centre in a place that is naturally colder. In addition, data centres are currently

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set up more and more often so that hardly any people ever go there.

Virtualisation is an important concept in this process. ‘It’s a bit of a magic

In that case, it doesn’t matter if the temperature gets a bit high. The reuse

word in our branch at the moment,’ laughs Pijnacker. ‘Virtualisation is a

of residual heat is also a possibility, for heating greenhouses, for example.’

clever software technology that allows us to make equipment ‘think’ it is more than one piece of equipment. For example, we can split one server

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into fifteen servers. This can greatly increase the processing power of the

Virtualisation and using energy more flexibly are two important processes

equipment, roughly from about 15% to 80 or even 90%.’ Pijnacker adds

in designing an efficient data centre. Both elements support one another in

that virtualisation is not limited to servers, but that it can also be applied

an integral solution. Van de Kreeke comments: ‘By offering both housing

to PCs, storage units, networks and even data centres. Through the

and hosting, Imtech provides an energy-efficient total solution. And that

application of virtualisation, the capacity of a physical server is optimally

is becoming increasingly important in data management. In the past, the

utilised and fewer servers are needed. The available energy is used more

client focused mainly on hardware savings, but hardware is becoming less

efficiently this way. There is a catch, though, says Pijnacker: ‘Fewer machines

and less expensive, while energy use and costs are increasing. In a modern

are necessary, but those machines have to work harder, therefore creating

data centre, the power supply is more important than the number of

more heat.’

square metres available. And for that reason, there will be more focus on reducing energy use in the future.’

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However, this also creates opportunities. ‘By using targeted cooling, for

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instance,’ explains Van de Kreeke. ‘When you can concentrate the heat

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sNIPPets successFul R e l Au N c h w i t h S a aS

Imtech (Imtech Ict) recently supported the relaunch of the dutch company mFt. the metalworking company downsized from 133 to 28 jobs and is now called Allpress. software expenses, a large cost item, also underwent a substantial cut. Imtech provided assistance by offering its saas (software As A service) package and by acting as the provider. saas enables companies to pay a fixed monthly

unique energy solution in Sweden

Virtual conferencing

amount for use of the software over the Internet. this obviates the need to purchase programmes, hardware and implementation of programmes.

mvkolck@eniac.nl o N t h e R oA d to Safet y

Stockholm Waterfront, a modern complex

Meetings can be very time-consuming. It’s not

Fewer accidents plus

for national and international conventions,

just the time that it takes, but also the travel

fewer traffic jams.

conferences, symposiums and events, is being

time to the meeting location, and the time it

sAFesPot, a co-operative

built in the centre of the Swedish capital.

takes to schedule the meeting in all the agendas

traffic system that allows

In addition to a convention hall big enough

of the people involved. In a company like

vehicles to communicate

for 3,000 participants, Waterfront includes a

Imtech, which is growing internationally,

with each other and with

418-room hotel and a first-class office complex

meetings are certainly costing more and more

traffic systems, makes it possible to achieve these

with panoramic views across the water and the

time, for that very reason. Video conferencing

twin objectives. this gives motorists and traffic

city. The building meets the highest flexibility

is currently providing a solution to this problem,

control centres real-time information about the

and efficiency standards, and the designers

however. Meeting virtually makes it much easier

immediate environment and about other road users.

have attracted international attention through

to schedule an appointment. The travel costs

the result is greater mobility and fewer road accidents.

their unique energy solutions for reducing

also decrease drastically, as do the CO2

Imtech (Peek traffic, part of Imtech Infra & traffic)

CO2 emissions. The double-glazing of the

emissions caused by travelling. As a result,

recently conducted the first european tests and

building’s front does not only act as a sound

video conferencing is not only extremely

demonstrations with sAFesPot in association with

barrier, but also as a large solar collector: the

practical, it’s also social responsibility.

eRItco-Its-europe, the dutch city of helmond, tNo

collected hot air is converted to hot water,

The quality of video conferencing systems

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and then used to heat the cooler parts of the

has greatly increased in recent years. Imtech is

building. An enormous (250 tonnes) stock of

currently studying the options for applying video

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ice in combination with cold water obtained

conferencing in the organisation. The first results

maintenance

from Lake Klara provides cooling. An advanced

of this study are positive.

co n t r ac t

control system steers the energy as efficiently

In volume,

as possible to the right place in the hotel,

Video conferencing is possible via internet

Anheuser-bush Inbev is

offices or convention centre. Imtech (NVS) is

or existing communication networks.

the largest beer brewer

implementing the climate technology, water

The application variations are countless.

in the world. It sells

supplies and sanitation within this advanced

Participants could use a laptop for remote

225 million hectolitres of

system in the convention centre.

meetings, for example, but it’s also possible to

beer annually. the company holds either the

use multiple, simultaneous HD-screens.

first or second position in dozens of important beer markets. In belgium, Anheuser-bush Inbev brews among other beers belle-Vue, Jupiler, stella Artois, the hoegaarden beers and the leffe Abbey beers. Imtech (Imtech belgium) recently won an expansion of the hVAc-maintenance contract for various breweries. this assures the brewer of

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technical solutions with optimum performance.

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energy efficient

brussels back

the pharmaceutical

botanical garden

on the map

industry invests

for conferences

in technology

Since 1870 the botanical garden in Frankfurt

Brussels just keeps growing as the heart

The European pharmaceutical industry continues

has been an oasis of calm in the German

of Europe in terms of accommodations,

to invest in innovative technological solutions.

financial hub. The garden covers approximately

now accommodating conferences as well.

Imtech recently received orders amounting to

50 hectare, making it the largest botanical

The starting point of an ambitious Belgian

almost 31 million euro from a number of large

garden in Germany, which is also specialised in

plan is that Brussels becomes one of the top-3

pharmaceutical companies. Merck Serono has

subtropical plants. The garden actually thanks its

conference cities in Europe by 2016. A giant

commissioned Imtech (Imtech Deutschland) to

name to such plants: Palmengarten Frankfurt, or

step forward was made in the recent reopening

provide the high-tech technical infrastructure

Frankfurt Palm Garden. Palmengarten is worth a

of the Palais des Congrès in the Mont des Arts

for the extension of a biotechnical research and

visit all year round, thanks to events such

area. This complex was originally opened during

production facility where research is carried out

as guided tours, summer concerts, festivals

the 1958 World Expo, and its renovation took

into the treatment of cancer. Amongst other

and exhibitions. The historical main building,

two years, though the result is well worth the

things, Imtech is to realise the sustainable

the Gesellschaftshaus, is very impressive.

wait: three modern auditoriums with seating for

energy technology, specialised clean room

The complex covers 9,500

m2

and was built

2,000 people in total, twenty meeting rooms

solutions, and an extremely efficient heat

in the 19th century (1869) at the centre of

seating up to one hundred participants and

recovery system for nineteen different parts

the botanical garden.

an open-air auditorium. In addition, there

of the building.

is a gigantic, 4,000 m2 exhibition hall.

The Gesellschaftshaus is currently undergoing

A 10-metre-high glass cube was built to

Imtech will make innovative air treatment

a thorough renovation. Imtech (Imtech

serve as the entrance to the huge complex,

possible for divisions of GlaxoSmithKline

Deutschland) is integrating all the technical

which is largely underground. Imtech Belgium

Biologicals in Saint-Amand-les-Eaux and

solutions during the renovation to create a

provided all climate solutions in the building.

Notre-Dame-de-Bondeville in France, in Wavre

sustainable and energy-efficient building.

Director Patrick Heyneman comments:

in Belgium, and in Singapore. GlaxoSmithKline

The completion of this technological

'Because we had to take into account the

Biologicals uses the conditioned air for the

renovation is due in 2010.

monument value of the building, the limited

sterilisation of parts of its production process.

space and sometimes even artwork that

In Ireland, Imtech is fully responsible for the

remained in place during the renovation,

complete technological installation of a number

we had to work very carefully. It all worked

of clean rooms and research laboratories for

out well, and Brussels again has another

Wyeth Medica Ireland. This is an intensive

conference centre of great stature.

collaboration between Imtech Deutschland and Suir Engineering. Imtech will also provide all the electrical engineering solutions for Ireland’s Millipore for a high-tech facility used to separate molecules.

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And that’s where Imtech’s Olympic performance comes in, because Imtech

The Olympic Oval will be a real ecological tour de force; not only because

(Imtech Technical Services) is handling an important share of the sustainable

the air and climate technology is extremely energy-efficient and releases

technology in different stadiums, as well as other facilities, such as the

very little CO2, but the technical solutions are also being prefabricated

Imtech is also providing the sustainable technology solutions for the

energy-efficient climate technology in the Stratford City shopping centre,

outside of the city and transported to the construction site by water.

Velodrome, the cycling stadium, which will seat 6,000 spectators. These

the gateway to the Olympic Games.

This keeps the fine particle emissions to a minimum.

solutions will be transported in the same manner as those of the stadium.

VelodRome

The 6,000 temporary seats for the mountain bike track beside the Velodrome will also be removed and reused after the Games.

Imtech also acquired the prestigious order for the sustainable climate

Of the 80,000 seats, 55,000 of them will be removed and reused in an

technology in the Olympic stadium itself, where both the opening

environment-friendly way after the games. The stadium that remains will

ceremony and the closing ceremony will be held, as well as other events.

have 25,000 seats and will be integrated into the biggest urban park to be

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created in Europe in the past 150 years.

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T H I n K I n g a L O n g W I T H C L I e n T I n T e r M S O F S T r aT e g y

the buzz word Asset Management

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healthy long-term relationships with clients. That’s what

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Imtech strives for internationally. Asset management is

‘The asset management framework now provides an integrated approach

a new tool for achieving this ambition. Tony O’Shea,

linking the strategic direction set by Welsh Water to the specific activities

director of Imtech UK, and André Welberg, director

undertaken by Imtech UK and the other alliance partners in how the assets

Asset Management Imtech Infra Benelux, explain the

are acquired, operated, maintained and improved.’ Welsh Water was the

advantages of this business approach.

first water utility business to be accredited to the new asset management

‘Good asset management is about enabling an organisation to deliver its

quality mark PAS 55. A great achievement. O’Shea is not surprised at Welsh

strategic objectives through managing its assets in the optimum way.’

Water’s determination to achieve accreditation: ‘One of the major advantages

Tony O’Shea, director of Imtech UK, sums asset management up in

of asset management is transparency. You have a clear picture of all the links

a nutshell. O’Shea is what you would call a ‘hands-on’ expert. In 2004,

between policy, strategy and outputs. You can demonstrate to stakeholders

he began developing an asset management approach to deliver services

what the best solution is for infrastructure improvements, maintenance

on Imtech’s 350 euro million waste water management framework contract

and/or new build projects. Furthermore you can implement a more effective

with Dr Cymru Welsh Water. Since then, he has been actively involved with

risk management strategy. Real asset management allows you to plan better.

Welsh Water in developing an asset management framework (see textbox).

You can look into the future for at least five to ten years.’ The long-term approach also helps the company to achieve its Corporate Social Responsibility objectives, such as the reduction of the company’s carbon emissions. s At I s F I e d c u s t o m e R s

There are other significant advantages. Asset investment, operational and maintenance plans (which Imtech manages in many cases) are developed and delivered to maintain customer service and meet specific service targets. This results in enhanced customer satisfaction and an improved reputation for Imtech and its client. Other benefits are: a more efficient use of our supply chain; enhanced people/team satisfaction; complete connectivity between Welsh Water’s strategic direction and the management of its assets; improved investment planning, leading to more efficient delivery. tRust Is the key woRd

Despite the major advantages of asset management, the approach isn’t suited to everyone. O’Shea: ‘The key word is trust. The client needs to be fully committed to sharing its strategic objectives and policies with its outsourced partners and this relationship must be developed over a long period, typically 3 to 6 years.’ O’Shea estimates that in the UK, less than The Olympic Games are not only a race every four years to set the athletic bar a little bit higher, they

30% of the utility companies currently are open to this approach.

are also a competition for the organising cities to host them better than the cities of previous years.

‘But we are confident that the requirements to reduce costs, and become

In 2012, London gets its turn and if it’s up to the British, the demonstration of sports in their city

more efficient, will encourage a lot more companies to implement an asset

will outshine that of Beijing, in terms of the opening ceremony, the stadiums, the technology in the

management framework in their businesses. Imtech UK is well positioned

various accommodations, and in terms of sustainability.

to deliver industry leading asset management wich will go forward when these changes happen.’

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dr cymru welsh water is one of the largest water companies in england and wales. the company provides service to over three million customers with a continuous supply of high-quality tap water, as well as handling the drainage and treatment of wastewater before recycling to the environment. In order to remain among the very best in its field, the company makes use of a group of preferred suppliers: the Asset management Alliance. they handle construction, process and project management for the water treatment company. within this alliance, Imtech bears responsibility for all technical modifications to and the upgrading and modernisation of over 850 wastewater treatment installations. t o n y . o s h e a @ i m t e c h . c o . u k euRek A: All kNowledGe buNdled

In 2007, Imtech started the euRekA programme for shell, british telecom and schiphol Airport. euRekA collects relevant knowledge for and about these important multinationals throughout the Imtech group. multidisciplinary, international account teams work at the tactical and strategic levels, resulting in better insight into the client’s demands, an improved relationship and more business. For schiphol, this resulted in among other things the development, construction and drive system of the ecobarrier, an ecological noise barrier that blocks airplane noise. euRekA has since been expanded with Akzo, ING, Audi, bP and Inbev, and is being developed further. h a n s . d e g r o o t @ i m t e c h . n l

‘The key word in asset management is trust‘

but will also be providing the development of the drive system and energy supply. Furthermore, Schiphol has asked us to advise them about the upgrading of the airside operating system and the addressable light system.’

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In the Netherlands, thinking along with clients in strategic terms is less

In the UK too, the asset management approach is leading to increased

common. Indeed, Imtech Infra BV, which handles maintenance of the assets

demand. O’Shea: ‘Besides the contract with Welsh Water (380 million euro),

based on asset management for Schiphol Airport, is a pioneer in this area.

we have entered into long-term asset management contracts with other

‘Schiphol itself was the initiator of this process in 2006,’ remembers André

water companies, including South Staffordshire Water (30 million euro) and

Welberg, director Asset Management Imtech Infra Belenux. ‘The airport

Anglian Water (120 million euro).’ And Imtech UK is gaining an increasingly

indicated that it wanted to optimise its processes and asked us which

strong foothold in other markets. ‘We have just entered into a new alliance

added value we could bring to this project. Imtech had the advantage

with Biffa, which deals in waste management, and are talking to a variety

that it was already very familiar with Schiphol. We have been handling the

of operating partners, in trying to consolidate our position in the waste to

technical maintenance of the infrastructural assets at Lot 1 since 2007.’

energy markets.’ O’Shea and Welberg foresee that far more clients will be coming round to the asset management concept in the years to come.

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‘It can only improve the clients’ position.’

Welberg, who at the time was following an MBA programme at the TSM Business School, seized the opportunity with both hands. He decided

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to make an extensive study of what is involved in the transition from a

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traditional client-contractor relation to a strategic partnership, and rounded off this study in 2008. ‘Together with Schiphol, we decided to start with the project ‘the renovation of six runway stations’. On the basis of the asset management principle we provide the design for the technical systems based on total cost of ownership en life cycle costs. In addition, we will at any rate be building two stations, and if the contract is extended in 2010, we will also be building the other stations. An expansion of the 45 million euro maintenance contract by around 5 million euro.

New AssIGNmeNts

Schiphol is satisfied with the strategic collaboration. ‘In addition, Schiphol commissioned us, in collaboration with Royal Haskoning, the design for the Ecobarrier which will be built in 2010. By the end of 2009 the combination Imtech/Dura Vermeer will submit a price (10-15 million euro), based on the conditions of the current maintenance contract. Imtech will not only provide the design for the ecological noise barrier (2 kilometres long, 15 meters high),

‘One of the major advantages of asset management is transparency' TOny O' SHea

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Famous New york ferry full of technology Each year 20 million passengers take the Staten Island Ferry to Manhattan and back. Besides commuters, these passengers include tourists because you get a spectacular view of New York from the ferry. Imtech (Imtech Marine Group) is performing maintenance for the famous ferry service and is also responsible for delivering and implementing a high-quality navigation system called ECDIS (Electronic Chart Display and Information System) on eight of the ten ferries. The new system will improve mobility and enhance traffic safety. a n n e t . b o e r s @ i m t e c h . n l

the first Dutch double-deck tunnel The A2 national trunk road is a busy traffic artery that runs straight through the Dutch city of Maastricht. In order to improve the circulation of traffic in the city, which is home to 120,000 people, the government is commissioning a tunnel to replace the section of road running through Maastricht. The project is a first for Dutch infrastructure; it is the first double-deck tunnel, meaning that one tunnel deck will be above the other. dIVIded tR AFFIc

The layered tunnel is more than two kilometres long and has a total of eight lanes: four in the lower tunnel and four in the upper tunnel.

Through traffic uses the lower tunnels and the upper tunnels are intended for local traffic. This keeps the two traffic streams divided.

What’s going on above ground is also interesting and pleasing to the eye. A long lane of linden trees is being planted above the double tunnel.

Imtech is responsible for the tunnel automation system, safety, traffic signals and climate technology. At the end of 2009, the consortium responsible for laying the tunnel will start work on the tunnel. The project is expected to be completed in 2016. cees.loos@imtech.nl

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FoRtIs heAd oFFIce to become 'GReeN moNumeNt'

Even centuries-old buildings can be turned into low-energy and sustainable properties. The renovated head office of BNP Paribas Fortis in Brussels proofs this. Imtech (Imtech Belgium) is equipping this listed complex, covering a total surface area of 80,000 m2, with numerous modern technologies. On completion of the renovation, the Fortis office will rank among the most sustainable office buildings in Belgium. The alterations will produce an energy saving of no less than 50%, plus a substantial reduction of CO2 emissions. The implementation of 'Borehole Energy Storage' ('BES field') is a special feature of the renovation.

This involves temporarily storing cold energy at a depth of approximately 100 meters and later using this cool energy for the building’s air conditioning. Other work being carried out by Imtech includes a combined heat and power plant, the fitting of solar panels, energy recovery plans, and the implementation of high-tech/high-efficiency cooling machines. The project is to be completed in June 2010. ronny.bertels@imtech.be, ward.decraecker@imtech.be d u t c h A R m y G e t s s u s tA I N A b l e h q

As of year-end 2010, the staff of the Dutch Army (together with parts of the Command Services Centres and Defence Materiel Organisation) will be working, living, participating in sports and conferencing in a new office complex at the Kromhout Barracks in Utrecht. The project covers a total of approximately 112,000 m2 of sustainable surface area, divided over five office buildings and various other buildings. Sustainability and safety are the prime considerations on the site.

Among other things, the site will have high-tech security, advanced combined heat and power technology, and 'green' roofs with environment-friendly drainage. Imtech (Building Services business unit) is contracted to provide all technical solutions for the new HQ. Imtech is also involved in the construction of living quarters for 150 employees, plus a car park.

The contract represents almost 30 million euro. jacques.ros@imtech.nl, gerard.manshande n @i m t e c h . n l s tAy I N G I N N oVAt I V e

Victoria Versicherungen is one of Germany's largest insurance companies. The company is 150 years old but is certainly moving with the times. Over the years Victoria Versicherungen has introduced many innovations in the insurance market.

Among other things, Victoria was the first to offer railway operators transport insurance and in 1861 it was the first insurer to introduce life insurance that paid out premiums. Today, Victoria Versicherungen is Germany’s fifth largest insurance company and it is building a new, sustainable office and data centre in Düsseldorf. The building will accommodate 900 employees and will be highly energy-efficient, among other things thanks to the use of advanced cooling and heating technology with hybrid cooling systems. This will keep water consumption to an absolute minimum. Imtech is responsible for a wide range of technological services for the 41,000 m2 building. michael.ossendorf@im t e c h . d e

'Green' buildings: adding value to real estate L

ower energy costs, improved comfort and less CO2 emissions are the

The big advantage of these investments is that they lower fixed costs and

hallmarks of Green Buildings. Imtech is currently examining various

enable the awarding of a highly prized BREEAM certificate (a sustainability

properties in the real estate fund of VastNed Offices/Industrial, including

label). This will make it easier to rent the properties later on.

the listed De Rode Olifant (The Red Elephant) in The Hague. The first step

bert.ubachs@imtech.nl

is to provide practical advice on good practice: using low-energy lamps and turning off lights when you leave and turning down the thermostat if nobody is in the room. This will be followed by measuring the actual consumption of the systems during working hours and, if necessary, readjustment of regulators. This will ensure, for example, that not all the lights are switched on first thing in the morning when the first employee enters the building. The real gains in terms of cost reduction will be achieved in the third phase, i.e. during advice on the use of innovative technology (including Imtech’s) for making a building CO2 neutral.

These technologies might include heat-cold storage, energy roofs and the implementation of near silent and shadowless urban wind turbines.

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sNIPPets sAFeR T u n n e L

the botlek tunnel near Rotterdam is one of the busiest tunnels in the Netherlands. more than 100,000 vehicles drive through the 1.1 km tunnel each day. stringent safety requirements apply in the tunnel and Imtech recently modernised a number of technologies so that these requirements could continue to be met. the work included fitting green led lighting at the emergency exit doors as well as

carbon footprint measured

expansion in Eastern Europe

modernising all help stations (places with an intercom and fire extinguisher) and ventilators.

frans.lambregts@imtech.nl weIGht IN motIoN In SWeDen

Imtech is taking up the challenge to contribute

Romania is one of the rising economies in

the swedish branch

to a better environment. Of course Imtech

Eastern Europe. The former communist country

of Peek traffic, part of

is motivated to do this for its own sake,

saw its economy grow by no less than seven

Imtech Infra & traffic,

but customers also demand it. ‘Imtech began

percent in 2008. The demand for high-quality

has recently started

addressing the carbon footprint issue two years

technical solutions is also on the rise.

saving the swedish

ago,’ says Graeme Wylie, Head of Business

Arconi, one of the larger players on the

police loads of work.

Support at Imtech UK. ‘The Sustainability in

technical services provision market in Romania,

Police officers no longer need to pull lorries

Procurement Steering Group decided to develop

was recently acquired by Imtech. The acquisition

off the road to check their laden weight.

a sustainability code for suppliers and a simple

is in alignment with Imtech’s growth strategy for

A new, innovative system by Peek traffic,

tool to measure the carbon footprint of office

the Eastern-European market. Arconi is

called ‘weight in motion’, automatically

locations. We’re working with an external

the first medium-sized, local company that

weighs lorries as they drive past. this is

consultant to develop a carbon measurement

Imtech has acquired in this part of Europe.

possible thanks to an application integrated

tool that will meet recognised standards, such

An ambitious growth strategy is being worked

in the road surface. A recent test showed that

as ISO 14064.’

on with Imtech Deutschland.

the weighing system achieves an extremely high accuracy score of 99.4%.

kdh@peektraffic.se

‘Using the carbon measurement tool will involve

The company has two hundred employees,

capturing information on aspects like the use

a well-filled order portfolio for the next two

of electricity, gas, water and business and

years and achieves an annual revenue of

let theRe

commuting travel. The intention is that this

15 million euro. Arconi provides electrical

Be LIgHT

will be a simple and accessible tool for most

solutions, climate technology, fire prevention,

the eight lighthouses

companies. In the next few weeks, we will

automatic control systems and security

on the dutch Antilles

begin testing the carbon measurement tool,

applications, among other things.

islands of curaçao,

and after that we can start to measure the

The Romanian company’s clients include

klein curaçao

carbon footprint of our main offices.'

offices, banks, warehouses, hospitals, shops

and bonaire have to

This instrument will be used within the

and hotels. A few of Arconi’s recent projects are

endure the constant

entire Imtech group soon.

a building for the Romanian bank BRD Splaiul

exposing to sun, sea and

Unirii, the Romfelt Residence – an extensive,

wind each and every day. Imtech (Imtech

100,000 m2 multi-functional building with

marine Group) ensures that the light beacons,

countless high-tech facilities – and an upgrade

which have been guiding ships safely into port

of the American embassy.

since the start of the 20th century, remain in optimum condition by subjecting equipment and associated facilities to a thorough

graeme.wylie@imtech.co.uk

klaus.betz@imtech.de

inspection no less than twice a month.

p i e t e r. k o e n d e r s @ i m t e c h . e u

angelique.vanhassel@imtech.eu

annet.boers@imtech.nl

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Darwin would be

Dow Chemicals gets

Sustainable energy

happy with Imtech

high-tech energy

in Spain

technology The second phase of the Darwin Centre, part of

As a global player in the chemicals industry,

Spanish energy producers are increasingly

the Natural History Museum in London, opened

Dow Chemicals has for many years been

pursuing sustainability. For example by

its doors on 10 October 2009. The Darwin

pursuing a reduction of the use of fossil

generating bioenergy and solar energy, and

Centre’s immense, unique collection includes

fuels and the development of innovations

by increasing the production of gas and

17 million insects and three million plants.

for alternative energy. The state-of-the-art

biomethanol.

Darwin himself would be impressed with the

power plant that the company is having built

way in which the museum sets its visitors

near Hamburg is a perfect example of this

Biogas and biomethanol are obtainable from

to thinking about nature and ‘the origin of

endeavour. A unique combination of gas, coal

waste processing. Spain is one of the countries

species.’ There are volunteers all over, ready to

and hydrogen will significantly increase the

using this technology. The city of Madrid alone

explain exhibits. Huge windows allow visitors

plant’s combustion efficiency from the 46%

produces 4,600 tonnes of waste each day.

watch research being performed into the cause

that modern coal-fired plants currently achieve

Some is processed in the biodiesel plant of

of diseases, for example, or the maintenance

to 60%. During the combustion process at

Isolux Ingeneria at the Valdemingómez’s

of delicate ecosystems. Imtech assumed

the new plant, the use of traditional coal will

Technological Park. The Park annually recovers

responsibility for the technology in the building

be reduced and extra gas will be added. The

about 34 million m3 of biogas and biomethanol

and ensured, for example, the fully controlled

hydrogen released during combustion will

from organic waste. Technological solutions

climate, which is vitally important for the

provide an extra source of energy. The effective

provided by Imtech (Imtech Spain) support this

preservation of the collection.

combustion yields not only an economic saving;

process. Imtech is providing the mechanical

it also reduces the carbon footprint.

engineering technology necessary to run as optimal as possible the Isolux Ingeneria

Imtech is responsible for the complete water

biodiesel plant at Castellón.

steam-cycle. The assignment involves the sophisticated feed water-system, the steam

Other projects in which Imtech is involved

pressure reduction and distribution and all

in Spain include the generation of solar

technical connecting systems. This involves a

energy. Imtech is responsible for some of the

complete total technical package from basic and

mechanical engineering solutions at two solar

detail engineering through to delivery, assembly,

power stations in Palma de Rio and yet a third

commissioning and testing of the systems.

in Badajoz. The stations in Palma de Rio produce a total of 50 MW of solar energy each year, enough to provide electricity to about 30,000 households annually.

martin.mcevoy@imtech.co.uk

anton.jakobus@imtech.de

j a v i e r. l l a n o s @ i m t e c h . e s

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New ‘green’ flagship for Greenpeace Since Greenpeace protested against American nuclear testing off the Alaskan coast in 1971, it has become one of the best-known defenders of the environment. The organisation is active in more than forty countries. But Greenpeace does not only conduct campaigns. The environmental organisation also carries out a great deal of research into the environment, and has a number of ships for this purpose. The most famous one is the flagship Rainbow Warrior, which was sunk in Auckland Harbour in 1985. Two years later, Greenpeace commissioned Rainbow Warrior II, and currently the newest flagship of the environmental organisation is under construction – the 58 metre-long Rainbow Warrior III. Greenpeace wants it to be a model of sustainability and has commissioned Imtech to realise almost all the ‘green’ technological solutions for the ship. Amongst others, Imtech will provide the sailing vessel’s electrical drive which will use 30% less power and reduce CO2 emissions by 20%. A smart integration of all the electrical engineering and electrical systems will provide additional power-savings, as will the construction of an energy-saving distribution system. a n n e t . b o e r s @ i m t e c h . n l