The most flexible magazine ever!
Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam Snel tells
One-two on the beach NK Beach Volley Ball, Den Haag
sat路is路fied Customer satisfaction the aim
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CONTENTS Found in this issue...
Snel in pictures
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MOPP, Botlek Rotterdam E-ON MPP3, Maasvlakte Rotterdam Floriade, Venlo Showroom, Hilversum CHIO, Rotterdam NK Beach Volley Ball, Den Haag Sports hall, Zwolle Janssen Pharmaceutica, Beerse (B) Sports hall, Beek NAM, Den Helder
Snel dictionary
sat·is·fied
sus·tain·a·ble
un·bur·den·ing
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Satisfied Sustainable Unburdening
Snel miscellaneous
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From onshore to offshore Snel Flexibles Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam Collaboration engineering company IOB Sustainable transport solutions 2rent Full service Rental OK-rooms 'Dutch Medical Space' ‘Nil nobis absurdum’ Arrivals hall Eindhoven Airport Partnership Koole
Jan Snel at the focus of attention... we continue to focus our attention on you While flexible building is being embraced by an increasing number of companies and organisations, we at Jan Snel are extending our own market position. While previously we were primarily engaged in communicating the advantages of flexible building in general, there is now room for us to show what we can do as a business. As you may expect from us, we set to work with enthusiasm from the outset. No half measures. In June and September we conducted a national campaign on TV, on radio and in magazines. I am definitely proud of this, and the results from the campaign have been promising. We have received lots of phone calls from people who saw or heard about us. Firm contracts have come out of this, and we have really established Jan Snel as an A-brand. Brand recognition in new target groups is great, but the good opinion of our existing clients is much more important. A recent customer satisfaction survey gave us extremely good scores - proof for me that our growth has not been at the expense of our focus on ongoing projects. We intend to press on in the same spirit and are on the look-out wherever possible for improvements. Better means greener as well - here there is always room for improvement. In this regard, Jan Snel Transport has acquired new trucks complying with the latest sustainability requirements. As a result we are a lot greener when on the road. Finally I would like to refer you the article on page 16. Our subsidiary Holland Composites is currently involved in one of the most attractive projects in the history of the business. The new fa莽ade of the Stedelijk Museum in Amsterdam will be a top international attraction. A better calling card for our group of companies is scarcely conceivable. We have made the greatest effort to publish this JNSNL ahead of Christmas, so that you will be able to page through it during a quiet moment. It seemed a bit over the top to send a Christmas card as well, so I take this opportunity of wishing you a happy Festive Season and a fantastic 2012! Lots of fun reading and until the next time! Het meest flexibele magazine ooit!
Harry van Zandwijk On the cover:
Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam
E茅n-tweetje op het strand NK Beach volleybal, Den Haag
te路vre路den Klanttevredenheid is het doel
General Director of Jan Snel
Blu Beach pavilion
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Kalsbeek College in Woerden: a Snel project Requirement for 1,464 m2 in additional space for a period of use of 11 (!) years Photography: Jos Drop
This flexible building will provide space for more than 400 students 17 classrooms, 2 women's and 2 men's toilet units, each containing 5 toilets
Total of 80 piles driven into the ground Execution in just 2.5 months, including demolition of previous accommodation 04
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sat路is路fied Flexible building is the means, customer satisfaction the aim We can improve only if we know what you think about us. In a recent customer satisfaction survey, we scored well in process, staff, service procedure and in customer satisfaction overall. For you, the words that come to mind in connection with Jan Snel are 'fast', 'quality', 'flexible', 'customerfocused' and 'reliable'. Does this mean that we are now satisfied? By no means! When it comes to flexible building, it is clear that an increasing amount is being geared towards the Internet. We are currently making a great effort to expand our online and social media presence.
From onshore
to offshore...
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Jan Snel has gone into partnership with HMM bv, a developer of lightweight offshore units. This is a significant step for Jan Snel that dovetails with the company's strategy and ambitions. We are not simply jumping in at the deep end, but executing a self-assured dive into a highly promising new market. Harry van Zandwijk, General Director of Jan Snel, and Leo Oostendorp, an investor in HMM, are joining forces in this new step.
adds: ‘We have long been toying with the idea of developing our units for the offshore sector. At a certain point we made contact with HMM, and we soon decided to join forces.’ Why is Jan Snel taking this step offshore?
'We have hit on a success story together'
Harry: ‘We have been supplying units to offshore companies for a long time, but
there is considerable demand, and by
this has involved onshore units only until
collaborating in this way, we can service
now. These are flexible accommodation
the market optimally.’
units for use onshore. With the design and production of these new lightweight
How has the market reacted?
units, we are now ready to move into
Leo: ‘The reactions are extremely
the offshore market. This is a major new
promising. We have a unique product
How did this collaboration come
step for us, because it allows us to show
that cannot be supplied by any other
about?
our strengths in innovation, to expand
producer. We got a lot of positive feedback
Leo: ‘Weight is everything in the
our expertise and to be able to serve our
during the O.T.C. trade fair in Houston.
offshore sector. The current offshore
customers better and in a more complete
The module that we are now going to
platforms are due for an upgrade, but
way. Apart from that, it stabilises our
produce has been optimised even further
in the meantime oil and gas exploitation
production process: with the regular units
from the prototype. Considering the
methods have changed. Using different
we are always faced with production runs
Lloyds A60 certification, we can only say
drilling techniques, it is possible to pump
of very short duration and production
that expectations are really high.’ Harry
more oil and gas than previously, but the
peaks. The production run for these new
adds: ‘The first units have now been sold.
disadvantage is that the equipment used
units is longer and can also be predicted
Our customers realise that this type of
to do this is heavier. In addition, the safety
better in advance. So it cuts both ways for
accommodation is a genuine breakthrough
standards in connection with corrosion
us.’
as no other for the offshore sector. We can
are increasingly stringent. For this reason,
say with confidence that here we have hit
oil companies are looking for options to
What is the driving force behind
reduce the weight of the platforms and
this collaboration?
ships. One way to do this is to cut the
Harry: ‘We turn each other's
weight of the accommodation units. To
strong points to the best
date that has not been possible owing
possible advantage. The
to stringent fire safety and insulation
innovation has been developed
standards. In cooperation with Theo
by HMM. The engineering
Wanders, the other investor, HMM has
is done here in Montfoort.
developed an aluminium unit of half the
We do the marketing and
weight, which still complies with all the
sales ourselves. Our strong
stringent requirements that insurers Lloyds
contacts with offshore
set for fire safety and insulation.’ Harry
companies mean that we know
on a success story together.’
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Flexibles At Jan Snel we like flexibility in all shapes and sizes. There are innumerable innovative products that are at least as flexible as our designs. Here we present some of the flexible gadgets we have spotted for you to see.
Snel flexibles
Flexibles Wine rack Problem: a wine rack looks best when it is completely full, but wine is there to be enjoyed. Solution: the ‘VacuVin’ flexible wine rack. Easy to erect from attractive steel rings that can be assembled in various shapes thanks to a flexible joint system. At the end of the Festive Season, simply remove a couple of rings and the VacuVin looks nice and full again.
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Snel flexibles
Flexibles Sit on rolls? Collapsible chairs are convenient, but usually also hideous. This prompted designer Uros Vitas to come up with the idea of his Miesrolo Chair, a magnificent chair in the natural materials wood and felt, which can be rolled up. Whether or not it is comfortable is not that significant, we feel. What an exceptional design!
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Flexibles Flexibility in essence With all the must-haves that we are showing you in this column, the danger is that you will start to regard us as completely materialistic. To counterbalance this we call for your attention for the most flexible thing in the world: a baby. Once a child has just been born, really a lot of flexibility is expected from the parents...
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Snel tells
The St Vincentius care home in Kalmthout (B) has big aims. The existing building is being completely rebuilt and extended, along with a care boulevard for support services. In the meantime, they are using Jan Snel's flexible accommodation units. But how temporary is temporary?
Well looked after with Jan Snel Willy Piedfort is the care home director.
expressed scepticism regarding how com-
with the residents more often. This has
He says: ‘Within three months, Jan Snel
fortable the temporary accommodation
all happened spontaneously, simply as
erected the temporary accommodation
would be, but in practice it all turned out
a result of the accommodation change.
for some of our residents. This consists
unexpectedly well. We soon noticed that
From our point of view, this has been
of rooms for 32 residents, a nursing
those living in the temporary rooms were
an extremely positive side effect of the
station, a reception room, two bathrooms,
sleeping better. We believe this is a result
temporary accommodation: enhancing
a technical room and a storage room.
of the pleasant and open atmosphere
mutual contact and getting residents to
The partnership was amicable and
that prevails there. The walk to the day
be active is a policy goal that is providing a
professional. The working methods
room is shorter in the new setup, meaning
measurable effect in a spontaneous way.’
were quick and efficient.’
that residents see more of each other and are more active. They participate to a
Slope
Sleep
greater extent and more often in collective
Is it all praise, or are there also points for
The residents' experiences are positive.
activities and stay in their rooms less.
improvement? Willy concludes: ‘The only
Willy: ‘Before the move, the residents
Visitors also go to the common rooms
critical remark that I can make is that the
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temporary accommodation units are all built higher off the ground. It's difficult for our older, often handicapped, residents to cope with this height. At times you are confronted with a fairly steep slope. If this step were literally smaller, that would be a positive outcome for us. But for the rest I'm absolutely satisfied. Some are saying that these accommodation units should be left standing for more than four years because of the positive results and the way the residents feel enthusiastic about them. How temporary this temporary accommodation will be ultimately has yet to be seen!’
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Patrick Waumans Age 46
Snel boy In each magazine, a Snel boy tells his story
Civil status Lives with partner, one son Position Deputy manager Jan Snel Belgium nv An employee since 1996 Education HBO Electrical Engineering (Bachelor) Hobbies Cycling, relaxing in the sauna, activities with his son
Snel boy
This is Patrick A commercially-minded Belgian, and that is something out of the ordinary My roots are in electrical engineering.
Belgium. We work for a large number of
Following my education and national
big companies in the region, from Esso
service, I found a home at Dow Chemicals
to ArcelorMittal. The Movix system is also
in Terneuzen as a technician. But this was
frequently used, primarily in the retirement
not really my thing. I made the move to a
and care sectors.
commercial position, in which I travelled a large part of the world selling construction
Belgian law differs vastly from the Dutch.
cranes. I enjoyed that, but I also realised
The guidelines governing the tendering
that I did not want to live like that. But
process and safety are so different that it
at a commercial level I was extremely
is difficult for a Dutch company to succeed
motivated. After this adventure, I found
in the Belgian market. An example: In
a position at Sjaak Moens, where I was
Belgium, a semi-permanent building is
responsible for service and maintenance.
allowed to stand on a vacant site for only
It felt like a kind of breathing space to see
two years. Any longer, and the building
competition from outside. Belgians are
what I really wanted to do. Around the
is regarded as a permanent structure
also not that commercially minded. They
same time, Sjaak Moens came up with
and you have to comply with stringent
are often too modest and reserved. The
the proposal for me to head up the Jan
requirements in the areas of fire safety
Dutch are better at selling; everyone
Snel branch in Stekene along with his
and insulation. For this reason we have
knows that Belgians make the best beer in
daughter - something that really appealed
developed the Koma HL. This accom-
the world, but what flies on the top of the
to me. This was - and is - a job with future
modation unit meets the stringent Belgian
Himalayas? A Heineken flag.
prospects. A few years later, Sjaak Moens was taken over by Jan Snel. Then we went to work on the continuing expansion of Jan Snel in Belgium in consultation with the current director. We began with standard containers, but were able to enhance our position
“ Work does not feel like work�
Work does not feel like work to me. I love doing it. But I am not the only one who works hard - the whole team goes for it. We also have good relations outside of work. This year we climbed Mont Ventoux with a group of staff. Next year we plan to do Alpe d’Huez. We go out for a drink
by looking proactively for solutions to
EPB requirements and may thus stay up
or a meal frequently. I place great value
customers' problems. Everything now
longer. The fact that we innovate in this
on the fact that everyone works so hard
turns on custom work. We work with
way makes me proud.
for our success. After work there is not a
project leaders who guide the customer
lot of time for hobbies, although I try at
right through the entire process. This
It is frustrating that the rules are so
the moment to take in a movie with my
approach is bearing fruit; 2011 has been
different in a single Europe. Each country
girlfriend regularly or to go to the sauna
the best year in the history of Jan Snel
uses its own rules to try to guard against
for an evening.
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Amsterdam's Stedelijk Museum New faรงade is 'the largest objet d'art in the world'
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nears completion Amsterdam's Stedelijk Museum has been surrounded by scaffolding for several years. The refurbished building will be handed over as a whole at the start of 2012. One thing is already clear: the new façade of synthetic material - measuring 100 metres in length, 15 metres high and with an extended roof of 25 metres wide - by Holland Composites is the main eye catcher. Curious about how installing 271 elements each weighing 1,000 kg went off? Take a look at hollandcomposites.nl/nieuws. This short film is a preview of a film being made of the entire façade project!
a part of Jan Snel, we are all proud of this
Construction now proceeding
international prestige project.
apace Not only has a completely new element
Artistic and technical innovation
been added to the Stedelijk Museum, but
The façade sections are made partly of
the old building has been refurbished as
aramid and carbon fibre. This material
well, and it has now reopened its doors.
has five times the strength of steel and
The newbuild was launched in 2007,
its uses include material for bullet-proof
suffering several setbacks, including the
vests and aircraft. It is being used in a
bankruptcy of the Midreth construction
construction project on a large scale
company at the beginning of 2011. The
for the first time. Once all the elements
newbuild has proceeded apace since the
are in place, the seams will be sealed
appointment of VolkerWessels as main
tight and the elements sanded down.
contractor. We are all looking forward to
The entire extension will be sprayed in
the handover in 2012!
one process with a special heat-resistant aircraft paint.
Bathtub or objet d'art? The new and seamless synthetic façade, sprayed gleaming white will soon grace the Stedelijk Museum on Amsterdam's Museumplein (Museum Square). The newbuild section has acquired the nickname ‘the bathtub’, because it looks like an enormous bathtub seemingly hovering in the air. The museum authorities refer to 'the world's largest objet d'art', and in fact the façade forms the largest seamless composite building structure in the world. The museum believes that this piece of art will make a name for the Stedelijk Museum and enhance the architectural reputation of the Netherlands. It will certainly be exceptional and, as Holland Composites is
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Snel developments
the latest
DEVELOPMENTS Challenges in construction, appearance and sustainability
Blu Beach Pavilion
Challenging construction • 200 terrace seats, restaurant with space for 30 and an event hall for 100 guests (900 m2 in total) • Pile-driven on the beach; seawater-resistant piles and concrete • Entire structure can cope with wind force 11 • Protected steelwork suitable for the beach • All transport was done via the beach (300 m)
Special finishing • Special roof with open wooden rafters • Folded aluminium roof finishing • Attractive wooden Iroko finishing for the outside façade • Full wooden floor for the passage, event hall and restaurant • Large French windows for the event hall and restaurant
A new beach pavilion has to be erected in
• Special windscreens on the terrace
Noordwijk in time for the season. Resistant to seawater, wind force 11 and peak periods in the summer. Jan Snel needs just 10 weeks, from pile driving to handover. The result is a durable beach pavilion with atmosphere, containing a restaurant, hall for events and large terrace. Sound as a
Sustainable energy
rock, it meets the strictest requirements
• Equipped with a complete heat
and is even provided with a complete heat
recovery system with all the
recovery system.
accompanying advantages: reduction of CO2 emissions, lower
Blu Beach is in every respect a clear symbol
energy costs, low-maintenance
of flexible building and sustainable quality.
and comfortable
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sus路tain路a路ble Sustainability is: first take a good look at yourself Flexible buildings are outstandingly green. Apart from our designs, we also want to make the way we do business increasingly sustainable. As a result, we are engaged in cutting back the CO2 emissions of our vehicle park. But there is sustainability to be found also in small intelligent applications. We have, for instance, a beautiful new house style, but the old envelopes are being used up first!
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1+1=3
Creating value by having people work together
The need for combined effort has now percolated through to all levels at IOB engineering practice. The awareness that you can achieve the best results only by combining expertise provides a view of the future. Routine has to be abandoned, because only then do you arrive at innovation. At the same time it creates a sense of togetherness. Doing things solo for yourself makes way for excelling. Tackling projects no longer in sequence, but alongside each other shoulder-to-shoulder. A multi-disciplinary approach ensures value creation and limiting the costs that result from mistakes - so 1+1=3.
Engineering, Construction Consultancy, Building Plan Assessment, Quantity Surveying, Management & Maintenance, Systems Consultancy, Geometry, and Civil Engineering. This versatility facilitates finding a suitable solution to every problem. Creating value by having people work together. Not anonymous personnel behind a brand name, but real, involved
Another way of adding value is taking a
centre - something that every property ow-
people who listen to each other, immerse
sustainable approach to projects. There
ner is pleased with. This is also the reason
themselves in a project and who deliver
are a whole lot of words in circulation that
that Jan Snel and IOB work together.
added value through their professional
indicate that you as an organisation place
skills and personal qualities. Letting go of
a high priority on sustainability. Building life
IOB is an independent engineering
established methods places the emphasis
cycle sustainability for example indicates
practice with a staff of close to 200 that
on people as individuals and promotes
green thinking. Flexibility is a key word in
has been in business since 1979. IOB's
cooperation at a level of equality. The
designing for life cycle sustainability, and
creative, multi-disciplinary and flexible
market economy has to give way to a
this is what Jan Snel is all about. Looking
approach dovetails perfectly with what
value economy with quality as its starting
not just at the construction costs in
Jan Snel stands for. Thinking together
point. Jan Snel and IOB have found each
isolation, but more importantly at the costs
beyond the limits of the contract is leading
other in the above, resulting in a magnifi-
in use [Total Cost of Ownership] ensures
to successful and growing collaboration.
cent and unique joint effort that allows us
a better overall result. Whenever this is
We have a range of specialists on hand
to face the future in full confidence.
properly applied, you have a situation
for the whole spectrum of issues. IOB staff
where Total Value of Ownership is at the
members work in the fields of Structural
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For IOB, Rob Stekelenburg
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Soundly-built office premises with washroom
Snel in pictures
MOPP, Botlek Rotterdam MOPP is a specialist in the sustainable pre-treatment and protection of offshore units, ships, storage tanks, industrial systems, bridges, and lock and dock gates. Its new permanent office premises houses 17 workstations, with a staff washroom on the lower floor as well. Jan Snel erected the building (2 floors, 468 m2) in six weeks. That is a long time in our business, but all the interior work (walls and ceilings) was installed in situ, on the building site.
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Charging the batteries with Jan Snel
Snel in pictures
E-ON MPP3, Maasvlakte Rotterdam E-ON MPP3 is building a new power station on the Maasvlakte. Where can the 1,200 construction site staff charge their batteries and freshen up? In 10,000 m2 of office accommodation and sanitary facilities of Jan Snel. Delivered complete with furnishings, Internet and phone lines, cleaning, and rental agreements with the subcontractors. This allows E-ON MPP3 to focus its energies on the construction.
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Gardening building shoots up
Snel in pictures
Floriade, Venlo The Floriade takes place every 10 years in the Netherlands. The World Horticultural Expo is being held in Venlo for the first time in 2012. Organisers DuoFlora 2012 need an office building on the Floriade site within six weeks. Cannot be done, does not exist; and so we build an office building of 600 m2 with 15 workstations as well as 25 flexible workstations, all fully in line with the schedule. A flexible building from where the hard work over the past two years has been done to arrange and execute Floriade 2012.
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Premium showroom
Snel in pictures
Showroom, Hilversum When one of the absolutely premium brand names in the world of cars needs a temporary showroom, it definitely wants it to exude the kind of aura that fits the brand. Adriaanse/Van Kuyk Brand Events plays it safe and contracts Jan Snel to build the flexible building. Within a short time we build an open, transparent and inviting space covering 375 m2 that is up for around three months.
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Pulling the reins tight
Snel in pictures
CHIO, Rotterdam The Concours Hippique International Officiel (CHIO) is the biggest international (outdoor) equestrian event in the Netherlands. It is, in addition, Rotterdam's oldest top sports event. We are thus proud that we have provided here approximately 60 workstations, storage, office space and canteen, spread over 46 units. The event always takes place at the edge of the Kralingse Bos, an area of great natural beauty. From a logistics standpoint there were thus a few hurdles for us to jump. Successfully; the project was handed over within three working days and stayed up for around two weeks.
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One-two on the beach
Snel in pictures
NK Beach Volley Ball, Den Haag TIG Sports is a specialist in the organisation of large-scale sporting events, like the KLM Open, where Jan Snel has been providing the units for six years. TIG Sports is also behind the HP Beach Open and NK Beach Volley Ball. Both events naturally take place on the beach. We provide accommodation for the organisation, jury and DJs at the southernmost tip of Scheveningen beach. In addition to around 35 workstations, there are storage and sanitary facilities in the 34 units over 600 m2. Wind and sand provide us with some challenges, but all the units were in place within a single day!
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Sport played here!
Snel in pictures
Sports hall, Zwolle A residential area in Zwolle has a new eye-catching building: a flexible sports hall used during the day by primary schools and in the evening and at weekends by sports clubs. A conscious choice has been made not to try to hide the temporary building, but to draw the eye. Bright yellow colours and attractive graphic design by sports people make clear to everyone that sport is being played here! There are now voices saying that the building should be allowed to stand for longer than the scheduled five years. We always see this as the most sincere compliment!
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Super quick and low-energy
Snel in pictures
Janssen Pharmaceutica, Beerse (B) Janssen Pharmaceutica develops and markets medicines, particularly in the fields of neuroscience, oncology, infectious diseases and vaccines. A new control room and landscaped office have to be built within an extremely brief time. Jan Snel constructs the premises quickly in accordance with EPB’s E 80 standard, but innovative applications mean that the level E 71 is in fact achieved. The premises are also finished and furnished to a very high standard of luxury.
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Unlimited options
Snel in pictures
Sports hall, Beek The Beek municipality has the aim of developing into the regional epicentre for sport for handicapped people. A second sports hall for handicapped sports is being erected next to the existing sports hall. In just 14 weeks, Jan Snel erects the sports hall, which is to remain in use for at least 15 years. The hall can be divided into three segments, so that local clubs can also make use of it.
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Blast proof entrance
Snel in pictures
NAM, Den Helder The Nederlandse Aardolie Maatschappij (NAM) (Dutch Crude Oil Company) needs better access controls. In the space of four weeks, Jan Snel erects a new gatehouse using the unique Movix system. If you think that this is a temporary solution, you have got it wrong. The new gatehouse will be there for at least 10 to 15 years and is even proof against explosions. This was one of the definite specifications resulting from the materials being processed on site. No problem for Jan Snel.
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Asbestos at school... quick emergency solution!
Snel in pictures
Martinuscollege, Grootebroek The discovery of asbestos compelled Martinus College in Grootebroek to rehouse temporarily a large proportion of its students. Creative answers are required, and quickly. You know the answer already: Jan Snel is called in to provide the school with emergency classrooms. In just 13 days,19 emergency classrooms have been erected, furnished and connected. Ready for use. Around two weeks after the discovery of asbestos fibres in the school building, 600 students are attending their lessons in comfort and safety.
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un路bur路den路ing Solve problems before they arise 'Unburden' is a wonderful word - a promise you will find in several advertisements. Living up to the promise is something else again. Unburdening can take place only if everything is properly harmonised with everything else within the business. That is what we are aiming for at Jan Snel Flexibel Bouwen, Jan Snel Transport and Holland Composites - so that we take all the cares out of your hands from alpha to omega, including transport and fa莽ade cladding.
Jan Snel Transport
Snel ♼ green
Sustainability. Eco footprints. Corporate Social Responsibility. These are not hollow words, if it is up to Jan Snel Transport. More than that: they are a firm foundation for policy, because by focusing on sustainability in both the short and the long term, we aim to leave behind a world that is a little better. And if that also has beneficial consequences for costs, that is a welcome added bonus.
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Green vehicle park
Good news for the natural environment
Investment in 13 new trucks ensures
we live in.
that the vehicle park is once again fully up to date. The trucks are spread over
Green drivers
various types and capable of use in a
We can draw up as much policy and as
multi-functional way as a result of their
many objectives as we like, but achieving
design and construction. All the new
results is possible only if the people behind
vehicles have a Euro 5 motor (according to
the wheel back them. For this reason, all
European standards), which was a decisive
our drivers undergo a practical training
factor in the purchase. This standard
course to get the best out of the new
means even more efficient fuel consump-
vehicle park. One example: sharp braking
tion and significantly lower CO emissions.
and rapid acceleration cause unnecessarily
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Jan Snel Transport
have a new fuel and vehicle registration
in green! By this means we are achieving
system. Using this built-in system, Jan Snel
cuts of 50% in CO2 emissions. Green
has a real-time overview of fuel consump-
power!
tion, driver behaviour and emission. We share this information with our drivers as
Green and blue go together
additional motivation.
Jan Snel looks beyond the road. We are increasingly opting for road transport in
Green combination
combination with rail or waterways (the
Alongside the acquisition of new vehicles,
so-called 'blue road'). In this way we cut
we have for several years been busy
costs, go to work more efficiently and
setting up the vehicle park in the most
are able to provide our customers with a
efficient way. The advantage of this is
better service. This combination generates
that we are able for example to combine
considerable savings and is less harmful to
several loading flows. By providing some
the environment than running up the road
of the vehicles with special bodies, they
mileage.
can be used for transporting both units and loose goods for recycling in skips.
Green world
One example is the transport of units from
Thinking sustainably on transport generates
Montfoort to the Maasvlakte, where a
more than just a better world and cost
40-foot import container subsequently has
savings. Sustainability is the driving force
to be erected at the terminal. Whereas
behind innovation and leads to solutions
before we had to do these two transport
that our customers frequently also benefit
runs using two vehicles, they can now be
from. We can think of no better colours.
done with just one. We may be known for
Can you?
our red vehicles, but we are on the road
high consumption. By training drivers to anticipate better and having them drive more in accordance with the flow of traffic, they acquire a driving style that is more economical and safer. Green driving Thanks to the training course, the drivers drive more economically and generate less in CO2 emissions - killing two greens birds with one stone. We also work with a large fuel supplier. All the vehicles from now on
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Complete solutions for industry
industrial systems, large projects at which for example major maintenance is being carried out.’ Why the collaboration with a temporary accommodation unit supplier? Regarding the reasons for the collaboration Eelco says: ‘As well as the equipment, our customers increasingly demand temporary accommodation at large projects. We went into collaboration with Jan Snel to be able to provide them with the best possible service.’ Why Jan Snel precisely? Eelco: ‘Jan Snel is a logical choice for us. 2rent and Jan Snel have a number of
Together we are greater than the sum of the parts. This credo applies perfectly to the collaboration between Jan Snel and 2rent, a specialist in leasing equipment to industry. Eelco van der Leij, 2rent director, speaks.
equipment that we lease out. 2rent is active in a number of fields: oil and gas, chemicals, energy, in steel and concrete construction, and in shipbuilding. We have 24 branches spread across the whole of the Netherlands. We also have operations in Germany, Belgium and France.’ Where do the company's strengths
What kind of company is 2rent?
lie?
Eelco: ‘2rent is an industrial equipment
‘2rent focuses on safety and providing the
manager that aims to enhance the pro-
correct solutions,’ Eelco continues. ‘In our
ductive capacity of its customers. We lease
sector, certification is extremely important.
equipment to industry. Think of hand tools,
Working with safety in industry is often
welding equipment and for example mobile
literally a matter of life and death. We
electricity generators. In addition we also
supply a lot of equipment for example
supply the consumables that go with the
for shutdowns or turnarounds at large
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important points in common. Just like
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Jan Snel, we are flexible and strongly quality-driven. Apart from that, we are of the same mind in striving for innovation. We both try to devise customer-oriented solutions that really assist our customers. Moreover, they increasingly demand this, in the field of both safety and sustainability. Both of us like to anticipate this. We are well aware that innovation in the areas of products and process enhances the
Jan Snel working on
portable operating rooms
factors that set us apart. Customers increasingly look for companies with similar ambitions and standards to those they themselves have. Both of us fit in there outstandingly. We think together and aim to exceed the expectations.’ Can you name examples resulting from this collaboration? ‘We have been working together for more than four years,’ Eelco says. ‘A
Hospitals undergoing renovation or that are experiencing a (temporary) shortage of operating rooms (ORs) will be able to make use of a portable operating theatre from 2012. This is the outcome of a strategic partnership between Jan Snel and Van Dijkhuizen Consulting BV. To this end we have set up DMS (Dutch Medical Space).
good example of our collaboration is
the accompanying rooms. A complex of this kind extends over several units. There is also the option of placing the inner tube in an existing building. Class 1 certification The OR's internal walls are made of composite supplied by our associate company Holland Composites. These walls are virtually seamless, which is a major point in their favour. The portable OR has been accorded Class 1: the highest class in the Dutch certification!
an assignment we completed together
Complete operation unit
The fittings are installed in consultation
on the Maasvlakte, with Jan Snel
Research has shown that there is consi-
with specialists and the OR is equip-
erecting a temporary hotel for
derable need for temporary ORs, both at
ped with the latest techniques. The
Port of Rotterdam. In addition, we
university clinics and regional hospitals
walls are in olive green and they are
worked together in Germany for BP
and at private and temporary hospitals,
provided with green lighting to be able
Lingen on a number of major mainte-
in the event of a disaster. Consultants
to see blood and organs better while
nance projects. These projects went off
in this area have been active for some
operating. These portable ORs will
outstandingly well, and so, if it is up to
time with the aim of filling this need in
be unveiled to medical experts in the
us, we will certainly see more of each
an optimal way. We are now there. We
Netherlands and Belgium at the begin-
other in the future.’
supply a complete operation unit with
ning of 2012.
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‘Nil nobis absurdum’ What do you do when a customer asks for 20 office units, 3 emergency first aid stations and a 30,000-litre water tank to be shipped to Nigeria and installed all within a week and a half? You simply organise it. And it was that simple for Hans van der Neut and the Jan Snel Zuid team.
Nigerian port of Onne. They needed office
also slept. We are currently busy with
space, along with supplementary accom-
designing a tropical roof for the offices.
modation units. Within a week and a half
Given the high local temperatures, it can
we had designed everything, constructed
get really hot inside sometimes. And so we
it to the desired configuration, arranged
are building an additional roof above the
the documentation, and the goods were
existing one. The resulting airflow ensures
on the quayside ready for shipping.’
lower indoor temperatures.’
Together
Special
Two Jan Snel Zuid staff members went al-
Hans continues: ‘For us it was a great
ong. ‘Patrick de Frel and Ben Kints flew to
challenge, even if we have of course
‘“Nil nobis absurdum” we say here,’ Hans
Lagos for onward journey to Onne. They
done projects abroad often in the past.
says. ‘Nothing is too crazy for us. When
erected the whole building site with the
The short runtime and the long-distance
Koninklijke Boskalis asked us to supply
help of the local employees. It was quite a
transport needed a lot of organisation,
a number of units and to install them at
job, but thanks to the efforts of the staff
but we were able to arrange everything
very short notice, we took on the job and
it went off outstandingly well. Patrick and
on time. Moreover, it makes no difference
arranged everything. Boskalis is working
Ben spent the nights at the compound,
when abroad to our way of working.
on a land reclamation project in the
where the other 1,500 staff members
There we work in accordance with the
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Snelle renewal
J.W. van de Meeneschool Successful handover
In the last JNSNL we reported on the construction of the J.W. van de Meeneschool in Utrecht. This was an exceptional project, as in just 10 weeks, a school had to be built to last for 40 years. The school has now been handed over and we can look back on a challenging project. The specifications for the technical requirements were even more stringent than in the Building Decree. With such tight scheduling moreover, our flexibility is stretched to the limit, certainly if things do not go according to plan and an oil tank turns up in a completely different spot than shown on the drawings! The fact that we nevertheless managed to deliver the modular school within a very short time is thanks in part to Holland Composites. Cooperation with our subsidiary on the composite gable demonstrates that the synergies aimed for between the two companies in fact works in practice. You can read more about this project
“ Abroad, we work in accordance with the VCA regulations as well” VCA (Health & Safety) regulations as
in the next JNSNL. The school launched a competition for a new name, which
well and we ensured that everything
has in the meantime been chosen: Blauwe Aventurijn.
was delivered in line with our own high
The name refers to a special precious stone (Aven-
quality standards. Boskalis is happy, and
turine); we could not have come up with a more
our staff members Ben Kints, Patrick de
beautiful name.
Frel, coordinator Jacky Vermeersch and the undersigned can look back on a successful project.’
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Ready for take-off! Eindhoven Airport is one of the larger Dutch airports when it comes to carrying passengers. A new terminal is needed to provide space for the growing stream of holidaymakers. In the meantime, a temporary accommodation unit from Jan Snel is handling the travellers. Leon Wernaart, general and technical services manager, is satisfied with the collaboration and does not hide the fact.
to them with an easy mind. It all went off outstandingly well. The flexibility and professionalism shown by Jan Snel and its staff is outstanding, just like the speed and accuracy. Relations were professional but amicable. When consultation was necessary, I was notified as a matter
‘In April last year, Jan Snel built us a new,
During the works there were always
of course by Harry van Zandwijk or
temporary arrivals hall,’ Leon Wernaart
airport security personnel keeping an
Peter-Paul Naaijkens. This kind of project
says. ‘Following a tight schedule, as 30
eye on things. This has nothing to do
is far-reaching for us, but Jan Snel's
April is our busiest day every year, because
with trust or mistrust, but is a standard
expertise and experience meant that we
the May holiday starts then. The job was
component of procedure for us.’
got through it all superbly.’
First passenger
Eindhoven Airport is one of the larger
Safety
Within four weeks the arrivals hall was ready
Dutch airports when it comes to carrying
Constructing a terminal requires different
for use. Leon: ‘Jan Snel built the hall and
passengers. A new terminal is needed
methods than building a temporary
made all the connections. Then fitting out
to provide space for the growing stream
accommodation unit for a school for
the hall was done by our own technicians.
of holidaymakers. In the meantime, a
example. Leon: ‘Safety is our first priority.
On 28 April, the first passengers entered the
temporary accommodation unit from
The workers were operating 10 metres
hall, and since then many have followed.
Jan Snel is handling the travellers. Leon
from the nose of an aeroplane, and for
At the moment we are busy building a new
Wernaart, general and technical services
this reason the safety requirements were
departures and arrivals hall. In 2012 this
manager, is satisfied with the collaboration
strict. Nothing could be left lying around,
temporary accommodation will no longer be
and does not hide the fact.
as the risk that loose tools or building
needed.’
finished in just under four weeks.’
components could get sucked into the engines is there all the time. In addition,
Cooperation
all staff members had to be screened
Leon has nothing but praise regarding the
beforehand to check their backgrounds.
cooperation. ‘I could hand this job over
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Partner in the spotlight
Koole rapidly clears the
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building site We are able to keep our promises at Jan Snel owing to the efforts of our staff along with the cooperation of our strategic partners. For example, to prepare the ground for building we work with Koole, an organisation with precisely the same attitude and drive that we ourselves have.
demolition and disassembly, recycling and storage. With its versatile operations and high quality standards, Koole is a highly valued partner for Jan Snel. Reliable partnership stretching back 15 years Koole ensures that the ground is made ready for construction for Jan Snel, arranging everything in this regard, such as processing unexpected asbestos, complete
Decontamination, demolition
demolition of the old building or premises,
and recycling
and clearing the ground. This is all done
Since 1984, Koole has made a unique
in accordance with tight scheduling, as
contribution to processing waste and the
every minute counts for Jan Snel. We have
demolition of industrial buildings in the
been working with Koole for more than
Netherlands and abroad. The company
15 years, always with full consultation and
has evolved into an international player
outstanding results.
in the field of asbestos decontamination,
Projects that Koole has carried out for Jan Snel include: • J.W. van de Meeneschool Utrecht: demolition of the old school, including removal of asbestos • Kalsbeek College Woerden: demolition and removal of the old temporary classrooms • Jan Snel Montfoort: internal demolition of wash line in response to changed environmental stipulations • AVL/NKI Amsterdam: disassembly and removal of four K600 units. • Jan Snel Montfoort: internal demolition of production hall as a result of a change in operations in the hall
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Jan Snel Flexibel Bouwen now in Germany as well!
and the social media
Tel. +49 2327 56 39 74, Fax. +49 2327 56 39 73, E-mail: j.de.boer@jansnel.com
Jan de Boer/Jan Snel, Talstrasse 30, 44869 Bochum, Germany
Unlimited fun If you spend the whole day driving a huge truck, you tend to forget what a great experience it is. A couple of times a year, our drivers are reminded of this in a special way. They participate voluntarily in a range of events during which they allow physically and mentally handicapped people to experience a trip in a truck at first hand. Our drivers were involved in the Truckrun in Woerden (18 June), at the Truckroll in Hulst (10 September) and at De Waardse Truckers (17 September). Our passengers for the day could not get enough of it, and nor could we in all honesty!
At Jan Snel we like short lines of communication, and so social media are just made for us. You can follow us via Twitter, LinkedIn or YouTube. We see these as new channels for keeping you up to date on our latest projects, background films and updates. But that is just one side of the story; we
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a message from time to time. Once
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the field of flexible building. If you would like to know more about specific options for
will simply come to visit you. After all,
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