Foundation company even more versatile

Collaboration essential for success

Leading foundation company Terracon's goal is to work with the customer to find the best solution for every foundation issue. From pile foundations for large-scale construction projects to suitable foundation piles on challenging sites, Terracon goes for 'best for project'. Director Benjamin Bekhof: "The whole world advises, but it also has to be made. We are a performer who can give advice."

Terracon Funderingstechniek is a subsidiary of Strukton, but operates completely independently. The foundation company can handle all types of pile systems and is active in various sectors, such as industry, chemistry and the rail-civil environment. "We distinguish ourselves through our experienced, skilled employees, modern equipment, extensive knowledge and solution-oriented thinking," says Benjamin.

Answer any foundation question

Benjamin emphasizes that getting involved in a project early on is essential. "It's important to actually think about the foundation question before bids are called out. We give advice and can do the work. Of course we would like to do the work, but we stand for 'best for project.' I think that way of working is becoming more and more important. We like to see open and transparent communication in construction. We need to reduce failure costs in construction. Fortunately, I see that more and more companies understand that there's nothing to be gained by holding your cards to the chest."

From limited space to very large

The foundation, of course, is essential to any construction project. "With Tubex piles, we have expanded our capabilities and offer solutions for limited space to very large. Railinfra is also an important spearhead. Then we are talking about the foundations of underpasses and railroad viaducts, but also the many piles under catenary portals. For some projects we need heavy foundation machines and for other projects we need machines that can cope with a low working height, for example. We can fulfill both of these needs." 

Terracon is not only focusing on the Benelux, the company also wants to grow in Germany and the rest of Europe. "We strive to really build a relationship with our client. If you know what you have in common and understand each other's way of working, things will quietly go well. Here, cooperation is essential to achieve success. As a company, we are represented in various project groups and also share a lot of information among ourselves, so that we can learn from each other. The market needs quality. Terracon's current staffing combined with the shrinking market gives us the opportunity to focus even more on delivering quality, safety and cooperation with customers. Fortunately, I notice that clients and customers are starting to understand that more and more."