
Dutch hydraulic engineering is in the midst of one of the biggest transitions in its history. Climate challenges, stricter emission standards, and social expectations are forcing the sector to think fundamentally differently. At the same time, hydraulic engineers have been working for decades with robust, expensive work vessels that cannot simply be replaced. Sustainability must take shape between these two worlds. It is striking that […]

Construction has been part of the Voets family business for generations, but with the rise of sustainable building materials, a new idea emerged ten years ago: filling gabions with BioBlocks, made from natural waste streams from the Netherlands' largest lowland peat bog, Weerribben-Wieden National Park. One of the initiators, Teun Voets, gives us a glimpse behind the scenes and […]

Sustainable waterbeds and nature-friendly banks The Netherlands is a water country. With thousands of kilometers of waterways, ditches, and canals, managers have an enormous responsibility to keep these waters safe, clean, and ecologically healthy. As a specialist in waterbed research, dredging, biodiversity, and water quality, Tijhuis Ingenieurs advises and guides clients on sustainable waterbeds and nature-friendly banks. The engineering firm […]
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