The most flexible magazine ever!
A new school building in only 55 days Reading tip
Interview Damen Shipyards Snel tells
car·ing Cherish what you have
JNSNL - No. 6, May 2013
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CONTENTS Found in this issue...
Snel in pictures
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Verloskundig Centrum
(Obstetrics Centre), Apeldoorn
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Zorggroep (Care Group) Ter Weel,
Krabbendijke
24 26 28 30
Damen Shipyards, Gorinchem
concept), The Hague
Fire Station, Amsterdam Ambulance Station, Dieverburg RIEFF huisvestingsconcept (housing
Snel dictionary
car路ing
home
cri路sis
05 Caring 19 Home 33 Crisis
Snel miscellaneous
06 10 14 16 18 32 34 36 38 40 42
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Jan Snel Flexibles Jan Snel Transport Jan Snel Staff: Michael A school building in only 55 days The latest developments Exchange of words: Niels vs. Rob Damen Shipyards Amsterdam-Amstelland Fire Brigade Statoil, from start to finish Exploring the frontiers Dura Vermeer Building Sites
Chin up,
and look beyond the frontiers Over recent months, people often asked me “Harry, how do you stay so optimistic in these times?” Firstly, because things are going so well with Jan Snel. The organisation is as solid as a rock, so I have every reason to feel happy. But perhaps that is stating things too simply. We also have our ups and downs. The leasing side is going well, but sales go up and down like a yo-yo. It is either feast or famine. You could get annoyed about that, but it wouldn’t help much. To be honest, I get all negativity out of the way at a stroke. We need to be friendlier towards each other again and put some fun back into the business. If you hang your head, you can never see beyond the frontiers. And right now, we really have to look for new markets and new opportunities. ‘Looking beyond the frontiers’ is a theme that recurs time and again throughout this magazine. On pages 40 and 41, you can see how we are literally active beyond the frontiers, with projects on the go from Malaysia to Canada. And we are also ready to help people who come from abroad to work in the Netherlands. The RIEFF housing concept for migrant workers is a great success; see page 30 for more about this. Another six comparable locations will be established in the next year and a half. Recently, we have also been rather pioneering in the field of innovation. This is now bearing fruit. Take ‘Dutch Medical Space’, for example: the complete, mobile operation theatres for hospitals that temporarily require extra space. The requests are coming in, and I am really proud of that! The H2M modules are also proceeding according to expectations. Demand is really increasing now for these lightweight units, which we developed specially for the offshore industry. So, all in all, 2013 is looking very positive for Jan Snel. I’ll leave it to you to judge whether this is the cause or the consequence of my optimism. I wish you a positive second half of 2013!
The most flexible magazine ever!
Harry van Zandwijk On the cover:
A new school building in only 55 days Reading tip
Interview Damen Shipyards Snel tells
car·ing Cherish what you have
JNSNL - No. 6, May 2013
8 713818 000361 >
Amsterdam-Amstelland Fire Station
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Snel in numbers
The figures
of the Damen Shipyards project
You can wander across 2,800 m2 of carpet
165 units were used in total 85 lorries provided the transport
7 kilometres of cooling pipes 38 kilometres of data cable 118 roller blinds to give shade from the sun 1,300 m2 of sheeting were used for the facade
55 frikandellen (Dutch minced-meat sausages), 65 croquettes and 1 rice table were needed in order to get the project completed in a single weekend
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car路ing Cherish what you have Being caring means togetherness. For us, being caring means using what you have wisely, as a person and as a company. Furthermore, the care sector is an important one for Jan Snel and we cherish it. We know, better than most, how much pressure the care sector is under at present, so it is good to know that we aim to maintain a good balance between patient care, time and the budget in all our projects.
Flexibles At Jan Snel, we love flexibility in all shapes and sizes. For example, there are countless innovative products that are at least as flexible as our solutions. Here are some flexible gadgets that we have spotted.
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Flexibles Crumpled map Do you also get a bit impatient when it comes to folding maps? It seems impossible to fold them back as they were originally, and in no time at all they start to tear. But not with this crumpled map, which you can ‘fold’ up any way you want. The map stays legible and will not tear, thanks to the special material. Ideal for full bags and grabby, little children’s hands.
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Flexibles Necktie Actually, this is an example of formality rather than flexibility. We aren’t so keen on ties at Jan Snel; we have an informal culture and hard work comes easier when you are not wearing a tie. Despite that, even we have to wear them sometimes. In this case, it is good to know that there are 77 (!) different ways to tie a tie, and that you can even get ones with your own photo on them. So they are quite flexible after all!
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Flexibles Pencil It is actually an extension of your brain: the things you develop in your thoughts and dreams become real with the aid of a pencil. Even the biggest building starts with an initial pencil sketch. So an invention like this (1794) deserves a place of honour. This flexible example is special in iconic yellow, as a pencil should be, but completely flexible and (it goes without saying!) with an eraser.
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Snel Transport
Better a good ne Neighbours. Sometimes things can go well, but there are also plenty of examples of neighbours who don’t get on so well. In Montfoort, where Jan Snel and Van Doorn Export Packing have their premises next to each other, everything is hunky dory. What’s more, they collaborate a lot. To their complete satisfaction.
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Collaboration with Van Doorn
“ Of course we know the Snel family. When Jan Jr calls, it’s always ‘Hey neighbour’.” Lesley and Guy van Doorn are the second generation to lead Van
corrosion, and sort out all the customs formalities. Our company
Doorn Export Packing. The company specialises in packaging for
has two locations, one in Montfoort and the other in Leeuwarden.
goods and the associated services. Lesley relates: “My parents
In all, 45 people work for our company; as well as the office
started the company in 1982 on this exact spot in Montfoort. We
and warehouse staff, we have four mobile teams that can be
practically grew up here. In 2009, we took over the company from
deployed at customers’ premises throughout the Netherlands.
our parents, so we are continuing the family business. Naturally,
The packaging design is done on computers in the office and the
we know the Snel family personally, and many of their employees
sawing and assembly takes place in our workshop. Fortunately,
too. We see them every day and we help each other. We are good
we are not suffering from the recession; we are still growing, and
neighbours. When Jan Snel Jr calls, it’s always ‘Hey neighbour’.”
of course we are very proud of that.”
Specialist
Good neighbour
Van Doorn Export Packing is a specialist in the field of packaging
About the collaboration with Jan Snel Transport, Lesley says:
capital goods and preparing them for dispatch. Guy relates:
“We bring in Jan Snel Transport to transport the freight from
“Our customers call us when something like a machine or an
our premises to the port in Rotterdam or Antwerp. But we also
entire production line has to be shipped abroad. We design
work together on the freight transport from the customer to our
the packaging, make sure that the goods are protected against
place or directly to the port. Although there have been periods
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Snel Transport
Export Packing
“ We are not affected by the recession; fortunately, we are still growing.” when we didn’t work together very much, the collaboration has taken off again recently. And that is great, because we have a good relationship and the same approach to work. Our contact is informal; as far as that’s concerned, we are also really good neighbours. If they need to borrow our forklift truck or if we need to use their spray booth, that’s no problem. We know we can rely on each other.” No problem! Guy illustrates the collaboration with a nice anecdote. Laughing, he tells us: “Not long ago they transported an oven for us from an old bakery. It turned out to be a really old thing, and not very clean either. In the end, I think they came driving up to us trailing clouds of old flour, but it simply had to be done. Jan Jr’s favourite expression is ‘No problem’. I’m not sure whether he was thinking that at the time, but fortunately it all turned out well!”
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Snel boy
Snel boy One Snel man/woman tells his/her story in each magazine
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Michael Blom Marital status In a partnership Position Project leader With Jan Snel since June 2008 Education Senior Secondary Technical School (Architecture) and contractor’s course Hobbies Soccer
Snel boy
This is Michael He rolled into the business and, in no time at all, found the way to the top. During my last year at the senior secondary
own. This is because every project involves
technical school, I was looking for an office
heaps of paperwork. For that reason, I will
internship. By a roundabout way, I came
soon get some assistance. I have been a
to Jan Snel as an intern / job planner. A job
project leader since 2010.
planner handles the orders, makes drawings and generally ensures that everything is
Pride
ready for when building starts. After my
A project that I can be proud of is the one
internship, I got my first contract. In the
involving the Rabobank cash kiosks. I do
meantime, I followed a contractor’s course
a lot for Rabobank and I lead this project
because I had always had the intention of
as well. Sometimes it seems strange; one
going into business on my own account. I
day you are in a meeting with the client,
always worked for a contractor in my free
two weeks later you are working in your
time, and I enjoyed that. Thanks to that
old clothes installing the project for them
course, I became well acquainted with the
on site. But I find it perfect like that; I have
and endless discussions are not for me. In
construction sector. The first time I worked
taken to it like a fish to water. Another
that respect, I am really in tune with the
at Jan Snel, I worked in the office for 3
project is RIEFF (also see page 31). Here,
‘Jan Snel’ philosophy. Are we going to do
days and outside for 2 days to amass a
too, I was involved from the start. It is
it like this? Yes? Then let’s get on with it.
lot of experience about Jan Snel’s building
exciting because it is a new concept, but
End of discussion. The culture also suits me
projects. Eventually, the time came when
for exactly that reason it is very educational.
fine. Everyone is direct and open, which
they need me at the office all the time and I
Soon we will be thinking about how we
is pleasant. It is also interesting to watch
became a full-time job planner.
should approach the other RIEFF locations.
when new colleagues start work; you soon know who fits in with the team and who
“ I am fairly meticulous and I know how I want things done”
doesn’t.
I am fairly meticulous and I know exactly
Freedom
on a broad front, working for major clients
how I want things done. I’m still working
A big advantage of working for Jan Snel is
and on diverse projects. It gives me an
without a job planner, but these days it is
the freedom you get. That works for me. I
enormous sense of fulfilment, and it will be
difficult to get everything done on your
love to get on with the job; long meetings
a while before I outgrow the possibilities.
Project Leader After two years, I made the step from job planner to junior project leader. This is the next step up the ladder; a project leader focuses on the total trajectory. He has to make sure that the planning schedule is met, that the budget is monitored and that the customer is satisfied. My knowledge of the building sector, my technical knowledge and my experience as a job planner are all very useful in my work as a project leader.
Down to work To maintain the balance between work and leisure, I like the odd game of football. In my free time I like to do some DIY in my new house, with friends and acquaintances. You could say that building is my hobby as well as my profession. And the ambition to start my own contracting business? That is in the past. At Jan Snel I can develop myself
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Snel international
École Aurore A brand-new school building in only 55 days Just north of Brussels lies the leafy commuter town of Jette with its municipal school ‘École Aurore’ (Daybreak School). The school has 24 classes, 10 of which are for the infants’ school. There is a chronic shortage of primary schools in the Brussels suburbs. For that reason, the Brussels regional administration is subsidising municipalities that plan to create additional classes in short order. Jette was very interested in this scheme, especially because École Aurore had the space for expansion. The Municipal Cultural Heritage
had been completely written off, incorpo-
Department (Buildings Management) was
rating two floors instead of just one.”
assigned to add four extra classrooms to the school. We spoke to the head of the
How did the invitation to tender
‘Study & Design’ unit, architect Valeria
go?
Arancibia Castillo.
“It went very well. The public invitation to tender contained a number of very strict
“We really had to act fast to get the
requirements, especially with regard to the
subsidy. It was a precondition that the
environment. In it, we adopted the criteria
extension had to be ready before the start
of the subsidising body, supplemented
of the new school year. That gave us only
by our own requirements on the use of
7 months to get the entire project done.
sustainable materials. As a result, our
That was why we opted for ready-made
specifications for energy economy were
of technology and use of materials. And
units. The new units were installed on the
even tighter than the norm. Based on our
thirdly - an important factor in connection
site of the old emergency building, which
request, as put to the market, we received
with the subsidy and the continuity of
five tenders. Two of these were
education - Jan Snel promised to complete
incomplete, and so immediately
the building in only 55 days instead of the
out of the running. Of the three
80 days specified in the tender invitation.”
remaining quotations, Jan Snel’s was clearly the best.”
How did the project go? “Perfectly! First came the demolition and
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What was it, exactly, that
the laying of the new foundation. The
made you choose Jan Snel?
actual building couldn’t start until 30 July,
“Jan Snel’s tender stood out for
but by the beginning of September it was
several reasons. Firstly, as regards
already finished - fully furnished and with
the price. Secondly, in terms
all the facilities. The classes were able to
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Client: Jette Municipality (Belgium) Project: 2-floor building with 8 classrooms Usable surface area: 576 m2 Units: HL3 units from Jan Snel Life cycle: permanent/indefinite Special features: state-of-the-art thermal insulation, fire resistance Rf 60 minutes Build time: demolition and disposal of existing building 8 days; foundation work - 17 days; building of new school - 30 days
“ Jan Snel built it in just 55 days instead of the 80 days specified in the contract”
move in straightaway. During the
was still a small problem with the join of
project, I liaised very closely with Jacky
the paving in front of the entrance, but
Vermeersch, the project leader, and
Jan Snel sorted that out immediately. Since
Mr Nevelsteen, the project manager.
then... only positive comments.”
The cooperation was excellent - very flexible and on-the-ball. I wish all the companies that we work with as a municipality had their act sorted out so well!” And the occupants, what do they think? “I happened to be there just last week. The classrooms are being used to their complete satisfaction. At the start, there
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Snel developments
The latest
developments Safe, convenient cash from ‘the hole in the wall’
Rabobank Cash Kiosks
Highly secure Replacing cash kiosks is no easy job. The security and quality requirements are high, and many factors are involved in the planning and implementation. Jan Snel developed certified cash kiosks that meet all the requirements and, thanks in part to the plan of approach and the good relationship with the bank, we were chosen to implement the project.
Testing To check that the new cash kiosks comply with NEN standards, they were tested by an independent party. This involves someone trying to break into the kiosk in a short time, using professional burglary tools. They could not do it, so Jan Snel was rewarded with the coveted certificate. We are very proud to have been selected by Rabobank to implement this project. It is an everyday thing now, but ATMs haven’t actually been around for very long. In the eighties, it was still quite normal to go to your bank and ask the counter clerk when you needed to take cash out. These days you can withdraw cash
From Montfoort
virtually anywhere, 24/7, and ATMs
Because of the stringent security requirements, all the kiosks
have become an established feature of
were developed and produced in Montfoort and delivered
the street scene. The ATMs have to be
from there. This means all the kiosks are identical and made of
replaced because they have to meet
the same materials. But don’t imagine that security is the only
new standards. Jan Snel signed up to
factor involved with these cash kiosks. Customer comfort is
replace forty ATMs with Cash Kiosks
also considered: all the kiosks have an overhead awning and a
for Rabobank.
wind shield.
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home East, west... Home is the place where you can be yourself. The place where you can recharge your batteries, so that you have full energy for work the next day. If you are a foreigner working in the Netherlands, a place of your own is even more important. That is why Jan Snel and RIEFF are creating high-quality housing for migrants, where the occupants can feel at ease. A home far from home.
Comfortable childbirth
Snel in pictures
Verloskundig Centrum (Obstetrics Centre), Apeldoorn New from Gelre hospitals: The Gelre obstetrics centre in Apeldoorn. Pregnant women without medical contra-indications can give birth here in a homely environment. The room is furnished in such a way that women can give birth in a double bed, in a warm pool or on the birthing stool. We build this temporary accommodation with a permanent character using the Movix system. After the old building has been demolished, the new building is added to the hospital’s existing structure in just ten weeks. The building has an area of 475 m² and includes a waiting room, 5 interview/examination rooms and four delivery rooms, each with its own bathroom and outside terrace.
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“ Care with a modern face” Joost Kalis, project leader
Zeeland’s pride
Snel in pictures
Zorggroep (Care Group) Ter Weel, Krabbendijke Refurbishing care homes at several locations is a sizeable operation. Together with Jan Snel, Zorggroep Ter Weel is taking on this challenge. All the locations are to be refurbished in no more than four years and we are providing the temporary accommodation during the renovation. This is the third and last location, Ter Weel Krabbendijke. The reactions from the residents and the staff are positive: the residential units are small in scale, which means there is more peace and personal attention, and the residents are happier and more active.
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48 hours, 165 units
Snel in pictures
Damen Shipyards, Gorinchem It seems like an achievement for the Guinness Book of Records: 165 units installed in one weekend. The action takes place at Damen Shipyards in Gorinchem. A total of 2,800 m2 of office space is being built on the site, incorporating no less than four floors. Special features of the premises, which are to be used for five years, are the facade covering and the height. This project will take seven weeks from start to finish.
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“ United in strength, we achieved the impossible” Rob Derksen, project leader
As if there’s a fire to tackle!
Snel in pictures
Fire Station, Amsterdam What do firefighters do when they urgently need temporary accommodation? That’s right - they call Jan Snel. In just ten weeks we are creating - including groundwork, piles and a concrete foundation - a new, Movix main building with depot. This temporary accommodation with nearly 1,000 m2 of floor space consists of two accommodation floors. We are supplying a total concept with bedrooms, a fully-fitted kitchen, a gym, offices and a depot for the fire engines.
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Urgent job
Snel in pictures
Ambulance station, Dieverburg Jan Snel is building an ambulance station in Dieverburg. It involves a 120 m² building that meets the requirements for a permanent building. It is equipped with a rest/waiting room for ambulance personnel, 2 bedrooms and showers. It goes without saying that sustainable building methods and materials are used. The premises have full central heating, air conditioning and an extensive, well-equipped kitchen. Here, too, Jan Snel is building at lightning speed; the entire premises will be erected in four weeks, including groundwork and finishing.
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“ This is the first of a series of 7 RIEFF buildings in 2013 and 2014” Harry van Zandwijk, general director
Living comfortably
Snel in pictures
Migrant workers’ housing, The Hague Otto Workforce, Foreign Flex and Jan Snel are working together on the construction of RIEFF, a housing concept for migrant workers. In RIEFF they find a ‘home away from home’, with great comfort and privacy. Under the watchful eye of the attendant press and guests, RIEFF The Hague/Laakhaven opened its doors on 1 February. Curious? You can find RIEFF at Ludolfdwarsstraat 50 in The Hague.
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Snel in conversation
When the market calls for tough negotiations, and comparisons are difficult, the power of cooperation really becomes clear. Niels Vergeer, operational director of Jan Snel, is talking to Rob van Vliet of RVV air conditioning. Two companies that have been working together for over twenty years.
Exchange of words Niels vs. Rob
Niels: Have you thought any more about the quotation for that client in Limburg? Rob: We would really like to use Climaflex because of the price and the comfort. It is also quickly installed, which means you will meet your planning schedule. The system is reusable and eco-friendly big advantages for the client and for the user.
Niels: We don’t always have to go for the most complete solution; the best one that will do the job is fine as well. Sometimes they only look at the price ticket and make their decision on that basis. Rob: You know me: I’ll make a proposal for you that I believe in and which I support 100%. Even in these times, I still maintain my principles. Can’t we explain it to them?
Niels: I will first offer them the best practicable solution - which also means the most competitive price - so that we don’t price ourselves out of the market. We will also provide an alternative using Climaflex, adding that we are keen to meet with them to discuss it. [2 days later]
Niels: Our approach was successful; we have been invited for an appointment. [3 days later]
Niels: Congratulations - we have the contract! The decisive factors were the planning schedule and the combination of the purchase price and buy-back value. They were also happy with the service contract. In short, mission accomplished. Rob: That means cake for the entire department. Thanks, Niels!
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cri路sis Time to be positive Have you also had enough of all that crisis news? We have, to be honest, although nobody can shut their eyes to it. What helps us through it is our positivity and our enterprising spirit. Also, in a typically Dutch way, we pay attention to the little things and make sure that we always communicate openly and honestly whether the news is good or bad. Thanks to these efforts, the atmosphere remains good and we will emerge stronger from the struggle.
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Jan Snel and Damen Shipyards:
a well-oiled machine Damen Shipyards is one of those companies that the Netherlands can be proud of. This international company, with locations throughout the world, started in 1927 as a small, family firm and still has the wind in its sails. Damen Shipyards has quite a lot in common with Jan Snel and is also one of our regular clients. Dio van der Stel is the company’s Facility Manager.
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countries. Damen’s strength lies in its abi-
multi-disciplinary teams. By bringing
lity to pounce on new opportunities. They
people from different divisions but with
take their lead from market opportunities
the same function closer together, we lay
and come up with innovative solutions at
the foundation for better communication
a competitive price, with proven designs,
and knowledge-sharing.”
short delivery times and low maintenance costs. Damen is an all-round shipbuilder
Strength
and builds, among other things, tugboats,
In Dio’s opinion, the building of the office
dredgers and yachts.
showed what Jan Snel stands for. “We knew that the schedule was tight, but
Cooperation
they don’t shrink from anything. That
Dio relates: “The relationship with Jan
company has an enormous competitive
Snel is excellent and goes back to 2000.
drive; they do their utmost for a customer
Over the years they have done quite a
and I value that tremendously. That’s
few projects for us, to our full satisfaction.
something they have in common with
You see, we don’t need to do a lot of
Damen’s culture. The basis for our deve-
explaining to each other. If I have a job,
lopment is also frequently the demand
I simply pick up the phone and call my
from the customer. We don’t know the
usual contact person. We discuss the job
meaning of ‘can’t’, and that applies to
and they get cracking. We know we can
Jan Snel too. The special thing about this
rely on each other and that a promise is a
4-floor building is that it actually consists
promise.”
of 165 stacked units; thanks to the facade sheeting, it is given a beautiful, contempo-
Winter weather
rary appearance. For me, a project like this
About Damen
The last assignment was for a new office
reflects the Jan Snel approach precisely. In
Damen Shipyards was founded in 1927
for the main location in Gorinchem. Dio:
a limited time, unhindered by problems
by the Damen brothers. Now, just a little
Within seven weeks, in harsh winter
such as the difficult weather conditions,
under ninety years later, the company has
weather, they produced a splendid office
they just got on with it and built a fine,
7,000 employees and has branches in 15
that suits our new way of working in
functional building.”
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“ Stringent plans, quick changeover and a splendid end-result”
Firefighters: the heroes of today. They deserve good accommodation. We at Jan Snel think so, too. In Amsterdam, the Amsterdam-Amstelland region, we built a fire station that is equipped with all conveniences. We talk to Bertus Bosman, chief co-ordinator of administration, about how this fire station came into being. “The current – temporary – fire station
sounded the alarm when there were some
as to prevent problems with vibrations.
was no longer satisfactory. So we invited
communication difficulties. But those were
And that the bathrooms simply have to be
tenders for the construction of a new,
cleared up nicely.”
tiled, rather than cladded. And the ven-
temporary place for our men. Fortunately,
tilation in this fire station is also optimal,
Jan Snel emerged as the party which was
Satisfied
so that the indoor climate is better. As a
allowed to attend to the job. Good news,
Looking at the building that stands
result of these improvements, the comfort
because we’ve worked with them over a
there now, Bertus says with satisfaction:
level increases enormously, and you have
fairly long period, and we know what they
“It is a splendid building, in which we
the idea that you’re working in a perma-
can achieve.”
can certainly bridge the time until the
nent building, rather than in temporary
completion of the new building. The
premises. And I get good reactions from
Short period of time
premises have a spacious canteen with
the people at the fire station – they think
So Jan Snel could get down to work.
kitchen, a recreational area, offices, a gym
it’s a great place. That’s essential, too,
Bertus adds: “The preliminary phase
and sleeping space for ten men.”
because the fire station is manned 24
took up a lot of time. So the pressure as
hours a day, by an average of ten men. As
regards the realisation phase was con-
The ultimate
far as we’re concerned, with this project
siderable. But they were a match for it:
Bertus continues: “Jan Snel has done
Jan Snel has built the ultimate temporary
there was stringent planning and a quick
building work for us before, and we’ve
fire station, and we have every confidence
changeover. We did sometimes have
learned from every project. For example,
that we’ll be able to enjoy working here
to push them, you know, and once we
that the foundations must be good, so
over the coming years.
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Statoil,
from start to finish How does such a beautiful temporary building come into being? That’s a question we utStatoil De d un activities: f tm o it e W n , ce H S erty Gmb p ro P d n schla nageDistrict tional ma ent: opera om) and Assignm ro ol tre (contr ment cen office ve ti a tr is admin loyees: 6 Snel emp n Ja f o r s: 35 Numbe mployee actors’ e total of a Subcontr ities for iv ct a l 21 in ober unti Engaged om 8 Oct fr s, y a d 55 r Decembe
are regularly asked. So, in this section we take you along on a tour of all the various construction phases that we go through and you get a good impression of everything that this involves.
8 Oct We
place a
retaining wall in order to protect all pipes.
18 Oct The
shop floor is cast
10 Oct We
dig the
and the reinforcement for
excavations and build
the foundations is applied.
the construction roadways.
22 Oct We
pack the foundations
31 Oct We
pour the
with insulation material and make
recessed floor and prepare
everything ready for the pouring
everything for the second
of the floor.
pouring of the floor.
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21 Dec After
four weeks of groundwork and
work on the foundations, and seven weeks of construction work, the completion of the Statoil building takes place.
14 Dec It’s
now really starting to look like a
building. The inside work is being finished. Ceiling is emplaced and floors are laid and the layout becomes visible.
22 Nov The
5 Nov The
steel
channelling work for the installations
7 Nov When
the
and the sections of the interior walls are placed.
entire roof has been
Meanwhile, we finish off the outer walls with
constructed, it’s time
facade sheeting from Eternit.
for the outer walls.
5 Nov Important
framework
moment: the placing
for the structure
of the first roofing
is placed.
element.
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Exploring the fron More and more frequently, we are asked to construct our temporary accommodation beyond the frontiers. From Belgium to tropical Nigeria: a glance around our international commissions.
Canada (Toronto)
Mammoet Nederland requested us to erect an office of 1,000 m² for a period of two years. For this, we adapted our K1500 units to the local construction requirements.
Canada (Whistler) Our units were used as commentary positions for the press during the 2010 Olympic Games in Whistler.
USA
Units used as emergency school premises (3 classrooms) for 1½ years in Cobb County, Atlanta. A respite for teaching staff, because in the US they normally teach in emergency trailers.
ntiers Norway
A holiday home at a breathtaking location? We erected one, in the space of two days, in Norway.
Belgium
In only 20 weeks, as much as 3,800 m² of temporary expansion was realised, which satisfied the most stringent requirements of the AZ Jan Palfijn hospital!
Germany
For Statoil Deutschland, we are developing an operational management centre (control room) and administrative office.
France
In beautiful Normandy, for the occasion of the 60th anniversary of D-Day, we are erecting 10,000 m2 of accommodation and furnished tents and 400 office units.
Qatar
In a colourful Main Media Centre used at Doha 2006 (Asian Games), we erected 21Â sanitary units.
Malaysia
Nigeria
For Boskalis, under tropical conditions in Nigeria, we erected K1000 and K1500 units for a large offshore project. All the units function as offices and as a home base for the Boskalis staff members. Within two weeks, the job is done, under the inspiring leadership of our colleague Marcel Boekhout.
For the Malaysian army, Jan Snel is going to supply and install various units. In total, sleeping quarters for more than 2,000 men will be realised at various locations in Malaysia.
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Jan Snel lasting value at
Dura Vermeer construction sites The Jan Snel units are also of great value
supply of 23 units (type Flex K 1000),
as building site accommodation. The units
implemented as office, lunchroom and
can be quickly erected and dismantled,
sanitary facilities.
are cheaper than partition shacks, and, moreover, are stackable to four floors
Dura Vermeer is a household word in
high. Reason why Dura Vermeer has
the construction world, with activities
taken the decision to partly replace the
in the field of building, infrastructure,
current fleet and to engage in expansion.
engineering and service provision. We are
We are engaged in the production and
proud of this splendid assignment!
ÂŤ Joost Onderdelinden of Jan Snel hands over the keys of the first units to Maarten van Driel, operations manager at Dura Vermeer. magazine
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Appreciation is appreciated Appreciation of your work is always valuable; we found this compliment so beautiful that we’d like to share it with you!
dear Eric, Esteemed Mr Van Kempen, units neatly finished off antime, we’ve had the five me the In ed tch tha our and everything banked up 3 to 4 February this year odwork on the undersides, wo h wit When during the night of tly front door fitted, with n entirely and we consequen and a 3-step staircase to the th, ear h wit erior home in Asch burned dow d goo by d it and the whole of the int looked after fantastically some flowers planted aroun became homeless, we were e. in which we feel at hom transformed into a space friends. tial us, we had arranged a over the first shock, our ini leave all the miser y behind to er ord In er Naturally, after we had got Aft in. aga h our children. Alas, as a of our own over our heads rts holiday in Austria wit spo ter win d concern was to get a roof ha e hav I broke my pelvis, and had insurer, who would rather an unfortunate fall there, of ult res some consultation with our my via rlands by ambulance. In y house’, I found Jan Snel nsported back to the Nethe tra be to t us spend a year in an old ‘to tha el could ng thi t you as to whether Jan Sn world. That’s really the bes response to my request to omconnections in the rental acc ary toilet in our tempor ! perhaps also fit an invalid itive, happened to us after the fire pos d an t s ver y fas , once again the reaction wa ion dat mo in an aga yet , in y am ival, at 7:15 t with you, we were quickl the morning after my arr on d an nding sta Even during our first contac s uld wa rs sho er of you temporary accommodation friendly and obliging plumb ely rem ext te agreement as to what our ple e Th com a h. 1 hour he had fitted ditions it should comply wit at the front door. Within look like and as to the con d, an d, goo s wa el Sn handrails etc. h from Jan pre-assembled toilet wit proposal that we received t. dge bu the hin wit ed fitt , tation coafter some further consul units was struck by your enormous the emplacement of the 5 for e dat c, my wife and I have been the Eri y, ar ng De alo ing Subsequentl nk the thi ise in an ed ich you have join we hardly had time to org d operation, by the way in wh an ess lin also arranged ver y quickly; nd frie e, by the good servic ellent! with us during our miser y, Jan the preparatory activities – exc ich wh in y the tremendous wa obligingness: in short, by men, lled ski ely rem present. And so we would ext of m up tea ha m has helped us to the tea el y Sn e Then the emplacement: wit tak s thi de for this! If ever a compan . If you see something like express our extreme gratitu to s like thi , ers this was perfectly arranged mb ous me nd ff me sta for perfect you are amazed at the tre be eligible for an election uld e sho car d goo place in your own garden, the the all , for eet thank you comes rolling down the str nly Jan Snel! Once again, tai cer is , amount of materials that ise ert exp rk, but in particular, the up to now! speed and quality of the wo ff members who carried sta the of ess lin nd frie d an politeness everything ry, please. It must give one re was the condition that ething useful with this sto som Do our out the job. In addition, the ely for Jan Snel; even during terial which looked extrem feeling to be able to work d goo a the ut was in: splendid rolling ma abo ed g pli lin fee com d a ver y goo as that, the 5 units which tour of the company, I got ded gui at Th re. well-cared-for, and as well the ce, pla saw I ht the expertise that s; everything in the rig working atmosphere and entirely with the agreement ruption dis er pow nor mi A . 0% correct! ion 50 condit feeling turned out to be and delivered in ver y good senior can roc Mo the by rs hou hin 24 was resolved perfectly wit ver y friendly and obliging. in: aga e onc er, Once more, thanks and electrical fitt kind regards, a toilet which was not too ned cer con d ha we ism tic The only cri was ij, not get any cleaner; this too Go Wammes & Judith Stu bright, and which we could the h oug thr er nn ma le xib fle and Asch resolved in the same quick re specimen. In short, we we ny shi d an ght bri , new a fitting of vided by the tremendous service pro particularly satisfied with Jan Snel!
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Trade fair agenda Experience flexible building You have to experience the quality of our solutions for yourself. You have plenty of opportunities for that, as we are present at the trade fairs listed below. At our stand, you can get acquainted with Jan Snel and the latest developments in the field of flexible building. Would you like to know more about the possibilities for
Business Centre Eemshaven filling up
your organisation? Come along to one
Business Centre Eemshaven, a part of Jan Snel Flexibel Bouwen, has leased 400 m2 to
Provada
Trianel GmbH. The Business Centre has office space of various dimensions, and can
RAI Amsterdam
be rented, inclusive of furniture, soft furnishings and cleaning. In association with
4th to 6th June 2013
of the events below, or get in touch with us, without obligation. Then we’ll come directly to you.
Areva, Trianel is currently engaged in construction work at the Borkum West Windmill Park (40 windmills), in order to supply green energy to 200,000 households. Also
EXPO60+
want to rent space in the Eemshaven Business Centre? Then feel free to contact us.
Nekkerhal Mechelen (B)
2nd to 4th October 2013
If nothing else can drive...
Edubuild Flanders Expo Ghent (B)
17th & 18th October 2013
It is 2006 when Jan Snel decides to sponsor the Desert-Cops. This is a
This summary could yet change – keep an eye on our
charity organisation set up by police
website for up-to-date information.
officers, who have set themselves the goal of reducing the (medical) transport problems in Gambia. Jan Snel is sponsoring the initiative by donating a Unimog, a small freight lorry which does particularly well on rough terrain. During a recent working visit to Gambia made by the foundation, it turned out that medical transport in Gambia has been considerably improved. The Unimog is still providing service. A spokesperson relates: “Your Unimog is still the one that does its work even in the worst circumstances. If nothing else can drive, one calls in the help of the Unimog.”
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Experience flexible building at the
Provada Flexible building has by now become something of permanent significance at the Provoda. You can count on us being present this time, yet again, at the annual real estate trade fair. Here, you will discover everything about Jan Snel’s possibilities for your accommodation needs. While enjoying a snack and a drink, we’ll be happy to show you how we are setting the real-estate world in motion! We look forward to seeing you at the Provada on 4th, 5th and 6th June at the RAI in Amsterdam.
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